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What is the EHI
The Human Hydration Hub
The European Hydration Institute is a foundation established with the objectives of advancing and sharing knowledge and understanding of all matters relating to human hydration and the effects of hydration on health, wellness and performance.
Human Hydration
Information for everyone
Find out all the information about human hydration you may need: from the importance and benefits of a healthy hydration and the consequences of dehydration, to the hydration needs according to age, special populations and special conditions.
Scientific Knowledge
Tools for researchers
Our compilation of hydration science, includes a scientific library with more than 750 references and abstracts of scientific papers, a selection of multimedia contents relating to hydration and information about Congresses and events where hydration is on the agenda.
Educational materials
For healthcare professionals
A series of educational materials created to provide health care professionals with relevant information about hydration, including hydration needs and hydration hints which can be shared with patients.
News & activities
Stay updated about hydration issues with our section about news and with our quarterly newsletters written by the EHI's Science Advisory Board experts.
Read moreApril 30, 2013
Hydration & Diet
Article by Maria Kapsokefalou, EHI Science Advisory Board member and Associate Professor in Human Nutrition, Department of Food Science and Technology...
April 9, 2013
What is meant by thirst and why do we not feel the drive to drink when we are physiologically thirsty
Article by Professor Simon Thornton Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France. Written: December 2012
March 25, 2013
EHI 13th issue
Most people give little thought to hydration: they drink when thirsty or according to habit (mealtimes, morning coffee, afternoon tea, etc) and any e...
Educational materials
A series of educational materials created to provide health care professionals with relevant information about hydration, including hydration needs and hydration hints which can be shared with patients. Hydration cards which are shorter versions summarising the adequate intakes and tips for each topic.
Hydration and chronic diseases
Chronic mild dehydration can be present in many individuals failing to fulfil ...
Hydration in winter
In cold weather conditions, body fluid losses can be as high as those in hot ...
Hydration while studying
Adequate hydration is important for optimal functioning of the brain. Dehydrat...
Hydration in the workplace
Hydration in the work place is a specific concern because consequences of dehy...
Measuring hydration status
Evaluation of hydration status is not easy, as during daily activities or exer...
Hydration for summer holidays
In a temperate climate about 2-3 L of water is lost from our bodies each day, ...
Hydration for sports performance
New issue added to ourseries “Key Tips on Hydration”: Hydration for sports...
Signs and symptoms of mild dehydration
Dehydration occurs when the body loses more water than it takes in. Mild dehyd...
How variety can help hydration
Beverages in addition to plain water are of importance in ensuring proper hydr...
Hydration for pregnant and breastfeeding women
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, an adequate hydration is essential for mee...
Hydration for hot weather
As environmental temperature rises, the risk of dehydration increases especial...
Hydration for elderly people
Elderly people are at a greater risk of dehydration. In this new leaflet we pr...
Hydration for adolescents and adults
Water needs vary between individuals and according to diet, environmental cond...
Hydration for infants and children
The hydration needs of infants and children are not that different to those of...
Hydration card about variety
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Hydration card for hot weather
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Hydration card for infants and children
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Hydration card for adolescents and adults
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Hydration card for elderly
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Hydration card for Pregnant & breastfeeding women
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A Guide to Nutrition and Hydration for Active Healthy Lifestyles
This booklet has been produced as a joint initiative of the EHI, the British D...
Scientific content
Periodically, Professor Ron Maughan and other EHI Science Advisory Board members, summarises a recently published paper relating to hydration and its effect on health, wellness and performance.
Hydration & Diet
by Maria Kapsokefalou on April 30, 2013
Article by Maria Kapsokefalou, EHI Science Advisory Board member and Associate Professor in Human Nutrition, Department of Food Science and Technology...
What is meant by thirst and why do we not feel the drive to drink when we are physiologically thirsty
by Professor Simon Thornton on April 9, 2013
Article by Professor Simon Thornton Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France. Written: December 2012
Physical signs of dehydration in the elderly
by on December 4, 2012
It is widely recognised that dehydration is a common condition in the elderly and that it is a frequent cause of hospitalization among older people, i...