Loaded Water Trends, How To Drink Water Become More Enjoyable And Fun

Illustration of drinking water.

JAKARTA - In the midst of daily busyness, keeping the body hydrated is often a challenge. Many people feel bored with the feeling of running water that is bland and ultimately ignore the daily fluid needs.

But now there is a new trend on social media, especially on TikTok, which offers a more fun way to drink water, namely Loaded Water.

This trend is viral because it promises a more attractive, colorful drinking water experience, which is claimed to have additional benefits for the body.

Loaded water is water that is added with various ingredients such as fresh fruit, electrolyte, coconut water to prebiotics. The aim is to increase the taste, aroma, and potential health benefits of the drink.

On TikTok, many netizens share creations that contain water with a tempting appearance. Water is mixed with pieces of oranges, strawberries, lemons, and mint leaves, so that some add electrolyte powder or prebiotic soda drinks.

"White water can be boring for many people, so adding colorful ingredients can be an effective way to make hydration more enjoyable," said Kezia Joy, a registered nutritionist and medical advisor at Welzo, quoted from the Healthline page.

According to nutritionists, this trend can bring positive benefits as long as it is done in a healthy way. Joy explains that in terms of behavior, water loaded with other ingredients can help people drink more fluids.

"If it makes people drink water more often, it is a positive step," he said.

Helen Tieu, a nutritionist and founder of Diet Redefinition said that some additional ingredients could provide certain benefits.

"For example, coconut water adds to the natural sweet taste and potassium which helps replace lost minerals through sweat, especially after sports or hot weather," he said.

He also added that the electrolyte powder in the water inserted could help maintain the balance of fluids and muscle function.

"With a balanced electrolyte, the body's energy is more stable and the desire to eat sweets can be reduced," explained Tieu.

In addition, adding fresh fruits provides a natural taste as well as intake of micronutrients and antioxidants. While prebiotics such as inulin can help the health of the intestines and the absorption of nutrients.

Even though it looks healthy, not all the water that is inserted is really good for the body. Tieu reminded that some creations containing water circulating on social media can actually be high in sugar.

The cut of fresh fruit may only add a little sugar. But fruit juice, caps or commercial perias can make the sugar content and calories soar," he said.

He also reminded not everyone to add electrolytes without need.

"Over-electrolyte intake, especially sodium and potassium, could be risky for those with high blood pressure or kidney disease," he said.

In addition, prebiotic drinks are also not suitable for everyone.

"Prebiotic Sode can be useful for some people, but it can also cause a bloating stomach or gas for others," said Joy.

Basically, water remains the best hydration source for most people. However, filled water can be a pleasant alternative for those who have difficulty drinking enough air.

"White water is actually enough. Trends like this only make simple things look attractive. Water filled is not the main need, but it can be a practical way to encourage more drinking habits," said Joy.

The biggest benefit of Loaded Water is to help replace sweet drinks like soda with healthier choices, he continued.

If you want to try this trend, there are several things that need to be considered to stay healthy.

1. Use fresh fruit such as lemon, orange, or strawberries rather than juice andfermiology.

2. If you want to use juice or foam, dilute it with a ratio of 1:5 to 1:10.

3. Avoid artificial sweeteners and additional dyes.

4. If you use prebiotics, start from a small amount so that the body can adapt.

5. For people with high kidney disease or blood pressure, first consult a doctor before adding electrolyte.

Maintaining hydration is very important for the health of the body, especially to maintain energy, muscle function, and concentration. For those who are still having trouble meeting fluid needs, the trend of being filled with water can be a creative solution.

"The most important thing is not how cool the air you see, but how consistent you are to keep your body hydrated." said Joy.