What should be the ratio of water, sugar, salt & lemon in a re-hydrating liquid for adults?
5cc of salt plus 40cc of sugar to one liter of clean drinking water. or in cooking terms Preparing a 1 (one) litre oral rehydration solution [ORS] using Salt, Sugar and Water at Home Mix an oral rehydration solution using one of the following recipes; depending on ingredients and container availability: Ingredients: one level teaspoon of salt eight level teaspoons of sugar one litre of clean drinking or boiled water and then cooled 5 cupfuls (each cup about 200 ml.) Preparation Method: Stir the mixture till the salt and sugar dissolve. If possible, add 1/2 cup orange juice or some mashed banana to improve the taste and provide some potassium You need the sugar for energy and to counter risk of electrolytes imbalance.
