Do you need electrolytes when flying?

Use an electrolyte beverage for effective hydration These results suggest that an electrolyte beverage is more effective than mineral water for hydration under conditions such as when taking a flight.



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Up your electrolyte intake An electrolyte imbalance can lead to muscle cramping, headaches, and sleep issues, making jet lag symptoms worse. Taking an electrolyte supplement such as SaltStick Caps or FastChews before, during, and after a flight, along with drinking water, can be very helpful in maintaining the balance.

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Before you leave home, drink beverages that are high in electrolytes, typically those used by athletes. These include Gatorade, Powerade and Lucozade. Resource Water is another good example as it has water and electrolytes.

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“While plain water is best for staying hydrated, other drinks and foods can help, too,” says Theunissen. “Fruit and vegetable juices, milk and herbal teas add to the amount of water you get each day.” Consider bringing your own herbal tea bags while flying.

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The TSA website says you can pack supplements in either checked or carry-on luggage. Capsules, gelcaps (luckily, they're not considered liquids), and tablets usually have no issue with security and are allowed through security in carry-on luggage. The caveat is powdered products.

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Restoring electrolytes with coconut water or Gatorade may help you feel better if dehydration has already set in. As for the airplane meals, you may want to pack your own. Try to eat low-carb, high-protein meals which will lessen the effects of fatigue.

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It's a list of four things you definitely should NOT eat or drink right before hopping on a plane . . .
  • Salty foods. It's common for people to get dehydrated on planes, thanks to the dry air in the cabin. ...
  • Carbonated beverages. ...
  • Alcohol. ...
  • Coffee.


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To be extra safe, the CUNY researchers advised people never to drink water onboard a plane that does not come from a sealed bottle. They also said passengers should not drink coffee or tea brewed on their flight, and that they should even use hand sanitizer instead of washing their hands with onboard water.

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Tomato juice has a strong flavour that can still be tasted at high altitudes, making it a satisfying beverage choice for passengers. Additionally, tomato juice is a good source of hydration, which is especially important during air travel, as the cabin environment can be dehydrating.

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Bananas are another excellent in-flight snack that can help minimize your symptoms of jet lag. Bananas contain magnesium and potassium, which are electrolytes that help your body retain water when you rehydrate. They not only help you feel better but promote a healthy night's sleep, says Carvosso.

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According to Massimino, regulating light exposure is critical to resetting your circadian rhythms and stopping jet lag in its tracks. “It's a timing issue to reset your circadian clock. So, based on the day-night cycle, when to see light and when to see dark allows you to shift more expeditiously,” he shared.

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10 Tips for Plane Travel
  1. Drink more water. Hydration will help you handle anything air travel sends your way. ...
  2. Drink less alcohol. Alcohol presents a double threat to airplane wellness. ...
  3. Pack for hydration. ...
  4. Prepare your immune system. ...
  5. Flex your calves. ...
  6. Stretch everything else. ...
  7. Sleep near the window. ...
  8. Make your own legroom.


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If you don't shower after your flight you may end up depositing germs that aren't your own into your new space; particularly your bed. But showering with soap, and shampoo for the hair, removes any of the germs you may have picked up, as well as reduces the levels of your own that have grown over time.

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Per Aerospace Medical Association, passengers should aim to drink roughly eight ounces of water every hour spent in the air. “As a flight attendant, the medical staff tells us we have to drink one liter of water for every four hours of flying,” one Air France crew member confirmed to The Sun.

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Airplanes are controlled environments typically kept at only 10-20% humidity. This is far lower than the 35-65% humidity of normal everyday environments. Lower humidity in the air can lead to quicker dehydration.

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