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Pal VK, Kannan K. Stability of volatile organic compound metabolites in urine at various storage temperatures and freeze-thaw cycles for 8 months. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 345:123493. [PMID: 38316251 PMCID: PMC10939821 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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The urinary concentrations of mercapturic acid metabolites of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been used as biomarkers of human exposure to this class of chemicals. However, long-term stability of these VOC metabolites (VOCMs) in urine at various storage conditions such as temperature, duration, and freeze-thaw cycles is not known. In this study, spot urine samples collected from three volunteers, stored at 22 °C (room temperature: RT), 4 °C (refrigerator) and -20 °C (freezer) for up to 240 days were analyzed at weekly to monthly interval for a total of 19 time points. Samples stored at 4 °C and -20 °C underwent 18 freeze-thaw cycles at RT for 30 min at each of the time points. Among 38 VOCMs analyzed, up to 18 metabolites were detected at concentrations above their respective detection limits on Day 0 (baseline concentration), and the concentrations of several VOCMs declined with the storage duration. Eight to ten VOCMs were lost completely within 240 days of storage at RT, compared to between two and five at 4 °C and between one and seven at -20 °C. The loss rate varied depending on the sample, storage temperature, VOCM, and number of freeze-thaw cycles. Storage of urine at RT led to a rapid loss of VOCMs in comparison to that stored at 4 °C or -20 °C. Among VOCMs measured, CEMA, SBMA, GAMA, DHBMA, AMCC, TCVMA, and HPMMA were lost more rapidly than the other metabolites. CMEMA, a major VOCM found in all three urines at baseline, exhibited a rapid loss in those of two volunteers but not of the other volunteer, suggesting sample to sample variation in lose rates. Freeze-thaw cycles considerably affected VOCM concentrations in urines stored at 4 °C or -20 °C. It is recommended that urine samples are analyzed for VOCMs within a couple of months of collection and stored at temperatures below -20 °C, with minimal or no freeze-thaw cycles. This study highlights the need for appropriate storage conditions to maintain the integrity of samples for biomonitoring studies.
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- Vineet Kumar Pal
- Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, 12237, United States; Department of Pediatrics and Environmental Medicine, New York University, New York, 10016, United States
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- Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, 12237, United States; Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY, 12237, United States; Department of Pediatrics and Environmental Medicine, New York University, New York, 10016, United States.
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Wardenaar FC, Whitenack L, Vento KA, Seltzer RGN, Siegler J, Kavouras SA. Validity of combined hydration self-assessment measurements to estimate a low vs. high urine concentration in a small sample of (tactical) athletes. Eur J Nutr 2024; 63:185-193. [PMID: 37794214 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-023-03254-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Relationships between body weight, urine color (Uc), and thirst level (WUT) have been proposed as a simple and inexpensive self-assessment method to predict dehydration. This study aimed to determine if this method also allowed us to accurately identify a low vs. high urine concentration in (tactical) athletes. METHODS A total of n = 19 Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and club sports athletes (22.7 ± 3.8 years old, of which 13 male) were included in the analysis, providing morning body weight, thirst sensation, and Uc for five consecutive days. Each item received a score 0 or 1, resulting in a WUT score ranging from 0 (likely hydrated) to 3 (very likely dehydrated). WUT model and individual item outcomes were then compared with a ≥ 1.020 urine specific gravity (USG) cut-off indicating a high urine concentration, using descriptive comparisons, generalized linear mixed models, and logistic regression (to calculate the area under the curve (AUC)). RESULTS WUT score was not significantly predictive of urine concentration, z = 1.59, p = 0.11. The AUC ranged from 0.54 to 0.77 for test days, suggesting a fair AUC on most days. Only Uc was significantly related to urine concentration, z = 2.49, p = 0.01. The accuracy of the WUT model for correctly classifying urine samples with a high concentration was 68% vs. 51% of samples with a low concentration, resulting in an average accuracy of 61%. CONCLUSION This study shows that WUT scores were not predictive of urine concentration, and the method did not substantially outperform the accuracy of Uc scoring alone.
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- Floris C Wardenaar
- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Jiwan NC, Appell CR, Keefe MS, Dunn RA, Luk HY, Sekiguchi Y. Storing urine samples with moisture preserves urine hydration marker stability up to 21 days. Int Urol Nephrol 2023; 55:1413-1419. [PMID: 37016197 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-023-03581-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION To assess hydration status, hydration markers [urine color, osmolality, and urine-specific gravity (USG)] are used. Urine color, osmolality, and USG have shown to be stable for 7, 7, and 3 days, respectively, at 4 °C. However, refrigeration could produce a dry environment which enhances evaporation and potentially affects urine hydration markers. PURPOSE To examine the effect of duration and moisture on urine markers with refrigeration. METHODS 24 participants provided urine samples between 9 and 10 AM. Urine color, osmolality, and USG were analyzed within 2 h (baseline). Then, each urine sample was divided into two urine cups and placed in a storage container with (moisture condition) and without (no moisture condition) water bath at 3 °C. Hydration markers were analyzed at day 1(D1), D2, D7, D10, D14, and D21. A two-way ANOVA (time x condition) and repeated-measures ANOVA on time were performed to examine differences. RESULTS No significant (p > 0.05) condition x time effect was observed for urine color (p = 0.363), urine osmolality (p = 0.358), and USG (p = 0.248). When urine samples were stored in moisture condition, urine color (p = 0.126) and osmolality (p = 0.053) were stable until D21, while USG was stable until D2 (p = 0.394). CONCLUSION When assessing hydration status, it appears that the urine color and osmolality were stable for 21 days, while USG was stable for 2 days when stored with moisture at 3 °C. Our results provide guidelines for practitioners regarding urine storage duration and conditions when urine cannot be analyzed immediately.
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- Nigel C Jiwan
- Applied Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, 3204 Main St., Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA.
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- Applied Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, 3204 Main St., Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Sports Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Sports Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Applied Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, 3204 Main St., Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Sports Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
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Naldo R, Boeckman J, Vanos JK, Kavouras SA, Wardenaar FC. Short hydration education video and hiker fluid selection and consumption at trails, a non-randomized quasi-experimental field study. Nutr Health 2023:2601060221150303. [PMID: 36632648 DOI: 10.1177/02601060221150303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Background: Education may improve hiker safety on trails. Aim: To investigate the impact of an educational video on hiker fluid selection and fluid consumption in a hot environment. Methods: Quasi-experimental field study at hiking trails in which the intervention group (INT) viewed a three-minute hydration education video, whereas the control group (CON) did not. Before the hike, all hikers were asked if they wanted to select extra fluid, which was provided by the research team. Results: A total of n = 97 hikers participated in the study, with n = 56 in INT (32 male) and n = 41 in CON (25 male). Despite absolute differences in environmental conditions, the differences fell within the same WBGT category. The total amount of fluid brought to the trails by participants was different between INT: 904 (503-1758) mL and CON: 1509 (880-2176) mL (P = 0.006), but participants in the INT group selected extra fluid (41%; n = 23) significantly more often when compared with participants in the CON group (7%; n = 3; P < 0.001). As a result, there was no difference in the amount of fluid brought on the trail between INT: 1047 (611-1936) mL and CON: 1509 (932-2176) mL (P = 0.069), nor for fluid consumption between INT: 433 (289-615) mL/h and CON: 489 (374-719) mL/h (P = 0.18). Conclusions and Implications: A 3-min educational video may encourage hikers to select additional fluid before the start of their hike but does not appear to increase fluid intake.
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- Rebecca Naldo
- 465849College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- 465849College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- School of Sustainability, College of Global Futures, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- 465849College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- 465849College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Feng Y, Fang G, Li M, Cui S, Geng X, Qu C, Zhao J. Hydration monitoring and rehydration guidance system for athletes based on urine color’s L*a*b* parameters. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1043028. [DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1043028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Maintaining proper hydration is essential for athletes to sustain optimal performance and preserve their physical health. Existing studies have confirmed that urine color is one of the effective indicators for the subjective evaluation of athletes’ hydration through the urine color chart. However, the use of urine color charts to evaluate hydration is easily affected by the test environment, urine container and subjective feeling. At present, there are few hydration monitoring instruments based on quantitative analysis of urine color. In recent years, the L*a*b* color model has been widely used in the objective quantitative analysis of color. The L* value represents the luminance change from black to white, the a* value represents the chromaticity change from green to red, and the b* value represents the chromaticity change from blue to yellow. Our previous research has confirmed that the urine color b ∗ value is an effective new indicator to evaluate the hydration of athletes. The research team developed a urine hydration monitoring and rehydration guidance system based on the urine color’s L*a*b* parameters via wireless network technology and digital image technology. The hardware structure of the system is composed of a cuvette, a standard light source, a camera, an image collector, a host system, and a touch screen system. The system software is composed of functional modules, such as user information, image acquisition, image processing, and image recognition. The system operation process includes starting the system, filling in basic information, putting the sample, testing the sample, local data review, local data upload, and cloud data review. The system exhibits stable performance, a friendly operation interface, and simple and fast testing. It can objectively and accurately evaluate the hydration of athletes and provide personalized rehydration guidance. The system offers a new method for solving practical problems in sports training, and it has broad application prospects.
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Feng Y, Fang G, Qu C, Cui S, Geng X, Gao D, Qin F, Zhao J. Validation of urine colour L*a*b* for assessing hydration amongst athletes. Front Nutr 2022; 9:997189. [PMID: 36034925 PMCID: PMC9399725 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.997189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objectives Existing studies have confirmed that urine colour through a urine colour chart is one of the effective indicators for assessing hydration. In recent years, the L*a*b* colour space has been widely used in the objective quantitative analysis of colour. The L*, a* and b* values represent the luminance change from black to white, the chromaticity change from green to red and the chromaticity change from blue to yellow, respectively. This study aimed to examine the validity of the urine colour L*a*b* parameters for assessing the level of hydration amongst athletes. Methods The study included a total of 474 young elite athletes (251 males and 223 females, age: 24.59 ± 4.86 years). A total of 803 urine samples were collected from the subjects in various stages of hydration, including morning urine and spot urine sample during rehydration. L*a*b* parameters were measured by spectrophotometer. Hydration status was assessed via urine osmolality and urine specific gravity. Results Urine colour b* value has a high correlation with urine specific gravity and urine osmolality (r = 0.811, 0.741, both p < 0.01); L* value has a moderate correlation with urine specific gravity and urine osmolality (r = –0.508, –0.471, both p < 0.01); there was no significant correlation between a* value and urine specific gravity, urine osmolality (p > 0.05). Whether the diagnosis of hypohydration is based on Usg ≥ 1.020 or Uosm ≥ 700 mmol/kg: The AUC of b* values were all above 0.9 and the specificity and sensitivity of b* values were high (both greater than 80%). The AUC of both L* and a* values were less than 0.5. Whether the diagnosis of hyperhydration is based on Usg ≤ 1.010 or Uosm ≤ 500 mmol/kg: The AUC of b* values were all above 0.9 and the specificity and sensitivity of b* value were high (both greater than 90%). The AUC of both L* and a* values were less than 0.5. Conclusion These results suggested that the validity of urine colour b* value for assessing hydration amongst athletes was high, however, the validity of urine colour L* and a* values were low.
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- Yiwei Feng
- Exercise Biological Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China
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- Exercise Biological Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China
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- Exercise Biological Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China.,Department of Exercise Physiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- Exercise Biological Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China.,Beijing Institute of Sports Science, Beijing, China
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- Exercise Biological Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China.,Department of Exercise Physiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China.,Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China
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- Exercise Biological Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China.,School of Physical Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Exercise Biological Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China
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Đuras A, Cesar Kocijan V, Rade A, Lipovec R, Ostroški I, Radišić Biljak V, Šimundić AM. Serum and urine osmolality: 8 hours, 24 hours and 1-month sample stability. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation 2022; 82:283-289. [PMID: 35654415 DOI: 10.1080/00365513.2022.2079094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The body of literature varies significantly regarding serum and urine osmolality stability. Therefore, our aim was to investigate the stability of serum and urine osmolality at different temperatures (room temperature (RT) 4-8 °C, -20 °C) and time conditions (8 h, 24 h, 1 month). METHODS The stability study was conducted following the CRESS guidelines, including 40 serum and urine samples. Samples were aliquoted into three aliquots and stored as follows: primary tube stored at RT for 8 h; two capped aliquots stored at 4-8 °C for 8 h and 24 h; one aliquot stored at -20 °C for 1 month. To minimize imprecision error, serum and urine osmolality were measured by the freezing point depression method in triplicate on OSMOMAT 3000 (Gonotech, Germany) analyzer. Percentage difference (PD%) against baseline measurement was calculated. Deviations were assessed against a reference change value of 5.0%. RESULTS The PD% for serum and urine osmolality was below 2.0% for all time/temperature conditions. For serum samples: primary tube after 8 h at RT PD% (95% CI) = 0.0% (-0.3, 0.2%); 8 h at 4-8 °C PD% (95% CI) = -0.4% (-0.7, 0.0%); 24 h at 4-8 °C PD% (95% CI) = -0.7% (-0.7, -0.6%); 1 month at -20 °C PD% (95% CI) = -2.1% (-2.4, -1.5%). For urine samples: after 8 h at RT PD% (95% CI) =0.6% (0.2, 0.9%); 8 h at 4-8 °C PD% (95% CI) = -0.2% (-0.5, 0.1%); 24 h at 4-8 °C PD% (95% CI) = -0.2% (-0.5, 0.0%); 1 month at -20 °C PD% (95% CI) = -2.0% (-3.0, -1.0%). CONCLUSIONS Changes in osmolality for tested conditions for serum and urine samples, were within acceptance criteria. Reflex and add-on osmolality testing can be performed within the same day in samples kept at RT for 8 h in primary tube and within 24 h, in aliquoted refrigerated samples, without compromising the reliability of test results. For longer storage, samples should be kept at -20 °C.
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- Anamarija Đuras
- Department of Medical Biochemistry Laboratory, General Hospital Varaždin, Varaždin, Croatia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry Laboratory, General Hospital Varaždin, Varaždin, Croatia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry Laboratory, General Hospital Varaždin, Varaždin, Croatia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry Laboratory, General Hospital Varaždin, Varaždin, Croatia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Diagnostics, University Hospital Sveti Duh, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Diagnostics, University Hospital Sveti Duh, Zagreb, Croatia.,Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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Variation in urine osmolality throughout pregnancy: a longitudinal, randomized-control trial among women with overweight and obesity. Eur J Nutr 2022; 61:127-140. [PMID: 34218315 PMCID: PMC8720908 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-021-02616-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Water needs increase during pregnancy, and proper hydration is critical for maternal and fetal health. This study characterized weekly hydration status changes throughout pregnancy and examined change in response to a randomized, behavioral intervention. An exploratory analysis tested how underhydration during pregnancy was associated with birth outcomes. METHODS The Healthy Mom Zone Study is a longitudinal, randomized-control trial intervention aiming to regulate gestational weight gain (GWG) in pregnant women with overweight/obesity (n = 27). Fourteen women received standard of care; 13 women additionally received weekly guidance on nutrition, physical activity, water intake, and health-promoting behaviors. Hydration status was measured weekly via overnight urine osmolality (Uosm) from ~ 8-36 weeks gestation; underhydration was dichotomized (Uosm ≥ 500 mOsm/kg). Gestational age- and sex-standardized birth weight and length z scores and percentiles were calculated. We used mixed-effect and linear regression models to test covariate-adjusted relationships. RESULTS No differences existed in Uosm or other characteristics between control and intervention women at baseline. Significant interactions (p = 0.01) between intervention and week of pregnancy on Uosm indicated intervention women maintained lower Uosm, whereas control women had a significant quadratic (inverse-U) relationship and greater Uosm in the second and early third trimesters. Results were consistent across robustness and sensitivity checks. Exploratory analyses suggest underhydration was associated with birth weight, but not length, in opposite ways in the second vs. third trimester. CONCLUSION A multi-component behavioral intervention helped women with overweight/obesity maintain better hydration throughout pregnancy. Future studies should confirm birth outcome results as they have important implications for early life nutrition. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03945266; registered May 10, 2019 retrospectively.
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Wardenaar F, Armistead S, Boeckman K, Butterick B, Youssefi D, Thompsett D, Vento K. Validity of Urine Color Scoring Using Different Light Conditions and Scoring Techniques to Assess Urine Concentration. J Athl Train 2022; 57:191-198. [PMID: 35201303 PMCID: PMC8876881 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-0389.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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CONTEXT Urine color (Uc) is used to asses urine concentration when laboratory techniques are not feasible. OBJECTIVE To compare the accuracy of Uc scoring using 4 light conditions and 2 scoring techniques with a 7-color Uc chart. Additionally, to assess the results' generalizability, a subsample was compared with scores obtained from fresh samples. DESIGN Descriptive laboratory study. SAMPLES A total of 178 previously frozen urine samples were scored, and 78 samples were compared with their own fresh outcomes. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Urine color and accuracy for classifying urine samples were calculated using receiver operating characteristics analysis, allowing us to compare the diagnostic capacity against a 1.020 urine specific gravity cutoff and defining optimal Uc cutoff value. RESULTS Urine color was different among light conditions (P < .01), with the highest accuracy (80.3%) of correct classifications of low or high urine concentrations occurring at the brightest light condition. Lower light intensity scored 1.5 to 2 shades darker on the 7-color Uc scale than bright conditions (P < .001), but no further practical differences in accuracy occurred between scoring techniques. Frozen was 0.5 to 1 shade darker than freshly measured Uc (P < .004), but the values were moderately correlated (r = 0.64). A Bland-Altman plot showed that reporting bias mainly affected darker Uc without affecting the diagnostic ability of the method. CONCLUSIONS Urine color scoring, accuracy, and Uc cutoff values were affected by lighting condition but not by scoring technique, with greater accuracy and a 1-shade-lower Uc cutoff value at the brightest light (ie, light-emitting diode flashlight).
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix
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Short-Term Stability of Urine Electrolytes: Effect of Time and Storage Conditions. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2021; 32:111-113. [PMID: 34758459 DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2021-0172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The purpose of this investigation was to quantify the effects of storage temperature and duration on the assessment of urine electrolytes. Twenty-one separate human urine specimens were analyzed as baseline and with the remaining specimen separated into eight vials, two in each of the following four temperatures: 22, 7, -20, and -80 °C. Each specimen was analyzed for urine electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and chloride) after 24 and 48 hr. After 24 hr, no significant difference was detected from baseline in urine sodium, potassium, and chloride at all four storage temperatures (p > .05). Similarly, after 48 hr, urine sodium, potassium, and chloride were not significantly different from baseline in all four storage temperatures (p > .05). In conclusion, these data show that urine specimens analyzed for urine sodium, chloride, and potassium are stable up to 48 hr in temperatures ranging from deep freezing to room temperature.
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Fluid intake and urinary osmolality in pediatric patients with functional constipation. Eur J Nutr 2021; 60:4647-4655. [PMID: 34409509 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-021-02657-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate fluid intake and urinary osmolality in pediatric patients with functional constipation. METHODS This was a cross-sectional, case-control study that prospectively included two groups: 36 pediatric patients older than 4 years with functional constipation (Rome III criteria) who were consecutively admitted in a public tertiary pediatric gastroenterology outpatient clinic and 93 controls with normal bowel habits. The control group was recruited from a public school and did not have any of the characteristics of the Rome III criteria. Fluid and food intakes were assessed using a daily diet inquiry and 24 h recording method. Hypohydration was defined as osmolality greater than 800 mOsm/kg H2O in a spot urine sample. RESULTS The age of the functional constipation group (median, 8.9 years; range 7.3-10.0 years) and the control group (8.8 years) was similar (p = 0.51). The proportion of boys in the functional constipation group (76.6%; 25/36) was higher (p = 0.01) than that in the control group (45.2%; 41/93). The total water intake of the functional constipation group (median 1566 mL) was lower (p < 0.001) than that of the control group (median 2177 mL). Urinary osmolality was higher (p = 0.039) in the functional constipation group (median 859 mOsm/kg H2O) than in the control group (median 775 mOsm/kg H2O). The association between hypohydration and functional constipation did not reach statistical significance (Odds ratio 2.06; 95% confidence interval 0.93-4.55; p = 0.073). CONCLUSION Compared to the control group, patients with functional constipation have lower fluid intake and higher urinary osmolality.
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Bennet D, Khorsandian Y, Pelusi J, Mirabella A, Pirrotte P, Zenhausern F. Molecular and physical technologies for monitoring fluid and electrolyte imbalance: A focus on cancer population. Clin Transl Med 2021; 11:e461. [PMID: 34185420 PMCID: PMC8214861 DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Several clinical examinations have shown the essential impact of monitoring (de)hydration (fluid and electrolyte imbalance) in cancer patients. There are multiple risk factors associated with (de)hydration, including aging, excessive or lack of fluid consumption in sports, alcohol consumption, hot weather, diabetes insipidus, vomiting, diarrhea, cancer, radiation, chemotherapy, and use of diuretics. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance mainly involves alterations in the levels of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium in extracellular fluids. Hyponatremia is a common condition among individuals with cancer (62% of cases), along with hypokalemia (40%), hypophosphatemia (32%), hypomagnesemia (17%), hypocalcemia (12%), and hypernatremia (1-5%). Lack of hydration and monitoring of hydration status can lead to severe complications, such as nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, seizures, cell swelling or shrinking, kidney failure, shock, coma, and even death. This article aims to review the current (de)hydration (fluid and electrolyte imbalance) monitoring technologies focusing on cancer. First, we discuss the physiological and pathophysiological implications of fluid and electrolyte imbalance in cancer patients. Second, we explore the different molecular and physical monitoring methods used to measure fluid and electrolyte imbalance and the measurement challenges in diverse populations. Hydration status is assessed in various indices; plasma, sweat, tear, saliva, urine, body mass, interstitial fluid, and skin-integration techniques have been extensively investigated. No unified (de)hydration (fluid and electrolyte imbalance) monitoring technology exists for different populations (including sports, elderly, children, and cancer). Establishing novel methods and technologies to facilitate and unify measurements of hydration status represents an excellent opportunity to develop impactful new approaches for patient care.
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- Devasier Bennet
- Center for Applied NanoBioscience and MedicineThe University of ArizonaCollege of MedicinePhoenixUSA
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- Center for Applied NanoBioscience and MedicineThe University of ArizonaCollege of MedicinePhoenixUSA
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- Collaborative Center for Translational Mass SpectrometryTranslational Genomics Research InstitutePhoenixUSA
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- Center for Applied NanoBioscience and MedicineThe University of ArizonaCollege of MedicinePhoenixUSA
- HonorHealth Research InstituteScottsdaleUSA
- Collaborative Center for Translational Mass SpectrometryTranslational Genomics Research InstitutePhoenixUSA
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Athletes' Self-Assessment of Urine Color Using Two Color Charts to Determine Urine Concentration. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18084126. [PMID: 33924715 PMCID: PMC8069841 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Our objective was to determine self-reported accuracy of an athletic population using two different urine color (Uc) charts (8-color vs. 7-color Uc chart). After approval by the Institutional Review Board, members of an athletic population (n = 189, 20 (19–22) year old student- or tactical athletes and coaches, with n = 99 males and n = 90 females) scored their Uc using two charts. To determine the diagnostic value of Uc, results were compared with urine concentration (osmolality and urine specific gravity, USG). Uc was scored slightly darker with the 8-color vs. 7-color Uc chart (2.2 ± 1.2 vs. 2.0 ± 1.2, respectively, p < 0.001), with a moderate correlation between charts (r = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.69–0.81). Bland-Altman analysis showed a weak reporting bias (r = 0.15, p = 0.04). The area under the curve for correct urine sample classification ranged between 0.74 and 0.86. Higher accuracy for both methods was found when Uc scores were compared to USG over osmolality, indicated by 4.8–14.8% range in difference between methods. The optimal Uc cut-off value to assess a low vs. a high urine concentration for both Uc charts varied in this study between 1 and ≤2 while accuracy for charts was similar up to 77% when compared to USG.
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Wardenaar F, Ortega-Santos CP, Vento K, Olzinski S, Olig J, Kavouras S, Johnston C. Reliability of Three Urine Specific Gravity Meters Measuring Brix and Urine Solutions at Different Temperatures. J Athl Train 2021; 56:389-395. [PMID: 33788928 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-0142.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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CONTEXT The measurement of urine specific gravity should be performed at room temperature (20 °C) but sample temperature is not always taken in consideration. OBJECTIVE Evaluate the effect of sample temperature on the measurement accuracy of a digital (DIG) and optical (MAN) refractometer and a hydrometer (HYD). DESIGN Quantitative comparison between measurement outcomes for a reference solution (sucrose, degrees Brix) and fresh collected urine samples. SAMPLES Experiment 1 used a 24 Brix (°Bx) samples and experiment 2 used 33 fresh urine samples. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Urine specific gravity (USG). RESULTS Experiment 1 showed DIG and MAN did not differ from reference, but HYD reported lower or inconsistent values compared to Bx, while highly correlating with Bx solutions (r: > 0.89). The overall diagnostic ability of elevated USG (≥ 1.020; ≥ 1.025; ≥ 1.030) was high for all tools (AUC > 0.92). Misclassification of samples increased from 0 to 2 at 1.020 to 1 to 3 samples at cutoff 1.025 and 1.030 USG. Bland-Altman analysis showed DIG 5 °C underreports slightly without reporting bias (r: -0.344, P = 0.13); all other plots for DIG, MAN, and HYD showed considerably larger underreporting at higher concentrations (r ranging from -0.21 to -0.97 with P > .02) at all temperatures. The outcomes of experiment 2 using DIG 20°C as standard, showed only negligible differences between DIG and MAN at all temperatures, but larger differences using HYD. CONCLUSIONS All tools showed reporting bias when compared to °Bx solutions which can impact classification of low and high urine concentration at higher USG cutoff values, especially at a sample temperature of 37 °C.
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- College of Health Solutions Arizona State University, Phoenix
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- College of Health Solutions Arizona State University, Phoenix
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- College of Health Solutions Arizona State University, Phoenix
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Combining urine color and void number to assess hydration in adults and children. Eur J Clin Nutr 2021; 75:1262-1266. [PMID: 33462456 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-020-00834-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES To test the diagnostic ability of two combined practical markers for elevated urine osmolality (underhydration) in free-living adults and children. SUBJECTS/METHODS One hundred and one healthy adults (females n = 52, 40 ± 14 y, 1.70 ± 0.95 m, 76.7 ± 17.4 kg, 26.5 ± 5.5 kg/m2) and 210 children (females = 105, 1.49 ± 0.13 m, 43.4 ± 12.6 kg, 19.2 ± 3.2 kg m-2) collected urine for 24-h. Urine was analyzed for urine osmolality (UOsm), color (UC), while the number of voids (void) was also recorded. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed for UC, void, and combination of UC and void, to determine markers' diagnostic ability for detecting underhydration based on elevated UOsm (UOsm ≥ 800 mmol kg-1). RESULTS Linear regression analysis revealed that UC was significantly associated with UOsm in both adults (R2 = 0.38; P < 0.001) and children (R2 = 0.45; P < 0.001). Void was significantly associated with UOsm in both adults (R2 = 0.13; P < 0.001) and children (R2 = 0.15; P < 0.001). In adults, when UC > 3 and void <7 were combined, the overall diagnostic ability for underhydration was 97% with sensitivity and specificity of 100% and 88%, respectively. In children, UC > 3 and void <5 had an overall diagnostic ability for underhydration of 89% with sensitivity and specificity of 100% and 62%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Urine color alone and the combination of urine color with void number can a valid and simple field-measure to detect underhydration based on elevated urine osmolality.
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Wardenaar FC, Thompsett D, Vento KA, Bacalzo D. A lavatory urine color (LUC) chart method can identify hypohydration in a physically active population. Eur J Nutr 2021; 60:2795-2805. [PMID: 33416980 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-020-02460-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To provide a new and efficient at-the-toilet-bowl method of self-assessing urine concentration via urine color (Uc) to identify hypohydration. METHODS A large athletic population (n = 189) delivered a urine sample, then chose a color panel that was displayed on the back wall of the lavatory stall. Selection was based on duration of urine voiding time, so that for a short-duration, the lighter panel was selected; for a mid-duration, the mid color panel; and for a longer-void-duration, the darker panel was selected. Then, subjects noted if their urine was lighter than, similar to, or darker than the selected color panel. Trained investigators also rated subjects' urine samples. To assess validity of Uc classification, the outcome was compared with a urine concentration (urine specific gravity, USG, and urine osmolality) threshold indicating hypohydration. RESULTS Urine color was scored similarly by subjects and investigators (P = 0.99). Based on receiver operating curves (ROC), the method scored fair, i.e., the area under the curve ranging 0.73-0.82, with an accuracy of participants and investigators correctly classifying 72% and 75% urine samples compared to a USG threshold of 1.020, respectively, and 62% and 70% compared to a urine osmolality threshold of 836 mmol·kg-1, respectively. CONCLUSION This new lavatory urine color (LUC) method of scoring Uc levels to assess potential hypohydration gives results similar to those of traditional urine color charts, but it has the advantage of an immediate assessment of hydration status based on scoring urine color directly from the toilet bowl.
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- Floris C Wardenaar
- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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Afternoon urine osmolality is equivalent to 24 h for hydration assessment in healthy children. Eur J Clin Nutr 2019; 74:884-890. [PMID: 31624367 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-019-0519-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES While daily hydration is best assessed in 24-h urine sample, spot sample is often used by health care professionals and researchers due to its practicality. However, urine output is subject to circadian variation, with urine being more concentrated in the morning. It has been demonstrated that afternoon spot urine samples are most likely to provide equivalent urine concentration to 24-h urine samples in adults. The aim of the present study was to examine whether urine osmolality (UOsm) assessed from a spot urine sample in specific time-windows was equivalent to 24-h UOsm in free-living healthy children. SUBJECTS/METHODS Among 541 healthy children (age: 3-13 years, female: 45%, 77% non-Hispanic white, BMI:17.7 ± 4.0 kg m-2), UOsm at specific time-windows [morning (0600-1159), early afternoon (1200-1559), late afternoon (1600-1959), evening (2000-2359), overnight (2400-0559), and first morning] was compared with UOsm from the corresponding pooled 24-h urine sample using an equivalence test. RESULTS Late afternoon (1600-1959) spot urine sample UOsm value was equivalent to the 24-h UOsm value in children (P < 0.05; mean difference: 62 mmol kg-1; 95% CI: 45-78 mmol kg-1). The overall diagnostic ability of urine osmolality assessed at late afternoon (1600-1959) to diagnose elevated urine osmolality on the 24-h sample was good for both cutoffs of 800 mmol kg-1 [area under the curve (AUC): 87.4%; sensitivity: 72.6%; specificity: 90.5%; threshold: 814 mmol kg-1] and 500 mmol kg-1 (AUC: 83.5%; sensitivity: 75.0%; specificity: 80.0%; threshold: 633 mmol kg-1). CONCLUSION These data suggest that in free-living healthy children, 24-h urine concentration may be approximated from a late afternoon spot urine sample. This data will have practical implication for health care professionals and researchers.
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Adams WM, Adams J, Karras EM, Rysanek E. Validity of temperature, duration, and vessel seal on 24-hour urinary hydration markers. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0220724. [PMID: 31381592 PMCID: PMC6681950 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of storage temperature, duration, and storage vessel seal on 24 h urinary hydration markers. Twenty-one males (n = 8) and females (n = 13) (mean±SD; age, 24±5 y; body mass, 68.9±24.2 kg; height, 160.2±32.1 cm) without a history of renal disease or currently taking any medications or supplements known to affect the accuracy of urinary hydration markers were enrolled in this study. Participants provided a 24 h urine sample in a clean container with each urine sample being separate into four separate containers, two in each of the following temperatures: 7°C and 22°C. One specimen container at each temperature was either sealed using the manufacturers cap (single sealed) or the manufacturers cap plus laboratory wrapping film (double sealed). Each sample was analyzed after 1, 2, 3, 7 and 10 days. Urine samples were assessed for urine osmolality (UOSMO), urine specific gravity (USG) and urine color (UCOL). UOSMO was stable at 7°C for two days (mean difference [95% CI]; +1 mmol·kg-1 [0+3], p>0.05) and three days (+1 mmol·kg-1 [0, +3], p>0.05) for single sealed and double sealed containers, respectively. USG measures were stable for singled sealed and double sealed for up to ten days when stored at 22°C. UCOL measures were maintained for up to three days in all storage methods (p>0.05). In conclusion, if immediate analysis is unavailable, such as in the case of field based or longitudinal research, it is recommended that 24 h urine samples are stored in a refrigerated environment and hydration markers (UOSMO and UCOL) be assessed within 48 h.
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- William M. Adams
- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States of America
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States of America
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States of America
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States of America
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Adams JD, Scott DM, Brand NA, Suh HG, Seal AD, McDermott BP, Ganio MS, Kavouras SA. Mild hypohydration impairs cycle ergometry performance in the heat: A blinded study. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2019; 29:686-695. [PMID: 30659665 DOI: 10.1111/sms.13386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to observe the effect of mild hypohydration on exercise performance with subjects blinded to their hydration status. Eleven male cyclists (weight 75.8 ± 6.4 kg, VO2peak : 64.9 ± 5.6 mL/kg/min, body fat: 12.0 ± 5.8%, Powermax : 409 ± 40 W) performed three sets of criterium-like cycling, consisting of 20-minute steady-state cycling (50% peak power output), each followed by a 5-km time trial at 3% grade. Following a familiarization trial, subjects completed the experimental trials, in counter-balanced fashion, on two separate occasions in dry heat (30°C, 30% rh) either hypohydrated (HYP) or euhydrated (EUH). In both trials, subjects ingested 25 mL of water every 5 minutes during the steady-state and every 1 km of the 5-km time trials. In the EUH trial, sweat losses were fully replaced via intravenous infusion of isotonic saline, while in the HYP trial, a sham IV was instrumented. Following the exercise protocol, the subjects' bodyweight was changed by -0.1 ± 0.1% and -1.8 ± 0.2% for the EUH and HYP trial, respectively (P < 0.05). During the second and third time trials, subjects averaged higher power output (309 ± 5 and 306 ± 5 W) and faster cycling speed (27.5 ± 3.0 and 27.2 ± 3.1 km/h) in the EUH trial compared to the HYP trial (Power: 287 ± 4 and 276 ± 5 W, Speed: 26.2 ± 2.9 and 25.5 ± 3.3 km/h, all P < 0.05). Core temperature (Tre ) was higher in the HYP trial throughout the third steady-state and 5-km time trial (P < 0.05). These data suggest that mild hypohydration, even when subjects were unaware of their hydration state, impaired cycle ergometry performance in the heat probably due to greater thermoregulatory strain.
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- J D Adams
- Exercise Science Research Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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- Exercise Science Research Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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- Exercise Science Research Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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- Hydration Science Lab, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Exercise Science Research Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas.,Hydration Science Lab, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Exercise Science Research Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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- Exercise Science Research Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Pre-Practice Hydration Status in Soccer (Football) Players in a Cool Environment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 54:medicina54060102. [PMID: 30563153 PMCID: PMC6306899 DOI: 10.3390/medicina54060102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2018] [Revised: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Only a few studies have reported the pre-practice hydration status in soccer players (SPs) who train in a cool climate. The primary purpose of this study was to examine the hydration status of male semiprofessional SPs immediately before their regular training session in winter. The secondary purpose was to compare the urinary indices of the hydration status of Estonian and Latvian SPs. Materials and Methods: Pre-training urine samples were collected from 40 Estonian (age 22.1 ± 3.4 years, soccer training experience 13.7 ± 3.9 years) and 41 Latvian (age 20.8 ± 3.4 years, soccer training experience 13.3 ± 3.0 years) SPs and analyzed for urine specific gravity (USG). The average outdoor temperature during the sample collection period (January–March) was between −5.1 °C and 0.2 °C (Estonia) and −1.9 °C and −5.0 °C (Latvia). Results: The average pre-training USG of Estonian and Latvian SPs did not differ (P = 0.464). Pooling the data of Estonian and Latvian SPs yielded a mean USG value of 1.021 ± 0.007. Hypohydration (defined as a USG ≥ 1.020) was evident altogether in fifty SPs (61.7%) and one of them had a USG value greater than 1.030. Conclusions: Estonian and Latvian SPs do not differ in respect of USG and the prevalence of pre-training hypohydration is high in this athletic cohort. These findings suggest that SPs as well as their coaches, athletic trainers, and sports physicians should be better educated to recognize the importance of maintaining euhydration during the daily training routine in wintertime and to apply appropriate measures to avoid hypohydration.
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Robbins MT, Cline MG, Bartges JW, Felty E, Saker KE, Bastian R, Witzel AL. Quantified water intake in laboratory cats from still, free-falling and circulating water bowls, and its effects on selected urinary parameters. J Feline Med Surg 2018; 21:682-690. [PMID: 30303439 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x18803753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The study objectives were to determine if the method of water presentation (still [S], circulating [C] or free-falling [FF] bowl systems) influences daily water consumption in cats in a controlled environment, and whether differences in water intake affect urine relative super saturation (RSS) for calcium oxalate and struvite, urine specific gravity (USG), urine osmolality (Uosmol) and urine volume. METHODS Sixteen healthy laboratory cats fed a dry diet were individually housed with urine collection systems. Each cat underwent a randomized 2 week crossover period with all bowl systems, allowing a 1 week acclimation period between each crossover. Water intake was measured daily by bowl weight, accounting for spillage and evaporation. USG and urine volume were measured daily, whereas other urinary parameters were measured at various time points throughout each 14 day crossover period. RESULTS Fourteen cats completed the study. Average daily water intake (ml/kg/day), urine volume, USG and urine RSS for struvite and calcium oxalate were not significantly different between water bowls. Uosmol was significantly higher in C compared with S and FF bowl systems (P = 0.009 for both). Three individual cats demonstrated a significant water bowl preference (Cat 4: C >S, P = 0.039; Cat 10: FF >C, P = 0.005; Cat 11: S >C, P = 0.037). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Overall, water bowl type had no appreciable effect on water intake. Uosmol was the only urinary parameter found to be significantly different, and was higher for the C bowl. The implication of this is unknown, considering water intake did not differ significantly between bowls. Alternative methods to increase water intake should be implemented beyond providing unique water bowls in patients where augmented water intake would be beneficial for disease management.
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- Michael T Robbins
- 1 Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- 1 Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- 1 Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- 1 Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- 2 Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- 3 Department of Mathematics, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ, USA
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- 1 Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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Zubac D, Reale R, Karnincic H, Sivric A, Jelaska I. Urine specific gravity as an indicator of dehydration in Olympic combat sport athletes; considerations for research and practice. Eur J Sport Sci 2018; 18:920-929. [PMID: 29746803 DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2018.1468483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Urine specific gravity (USG) is the most commonly reported biochemical marker used in research and applied settings to detect fluid deficits in athletes, including those participating in combat sports. Despite the popularity of its use, there has been a growing debate regarding the diagnostic accuracy and the applicability of USG in characterizing whole-body fluid status and fluctuations. Moreover, recent investigations report universally high prevalence of hypohydration (∼90%) via USG assessment in combat sport athletes, often in spite of stable body-mass. Given the widespread use in both research and practice, and its use in a regulatory sense as a 'hydration test' in combat sports as a means to detect dehydration at the time of weigh-in; understanding the limitations and applicability of USG assessment is of paramount importance. Inconsistencies in findings of USG readings, possibly as a consequence of diverse methodological research approaches and/or overlooked confounding factors, preclude a conclusive position stand within current combat sports research and practice. Thus the primary aim of this paper is to critically review the literature regarding USG assessment of hydration status in combat sports research and practice. When taken on balance, the existing literature suggests: the use of laboratory derived benchmarks in applied settings, inconsistent sampling methodologies, the incomplete picture of how various confounding factors affect end-point readings, and the still poorly understood potential of renal adaptation to dehydration in combat athletes; make the utility of hydration assessment via USG measurement quite problematic, particularly when diet and training is not controlled.
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- Damir Zubac
- a Science and Research Center Koper , Institute for Kinesiology Research , Koper , Slovenia.,c Faculty of Kinesiology , University of Split , Split , Croatia
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- b Gatorade Sports Science Institute , Bradenton , FL , USA
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- c Faculty of Kinesiology , University of Split , Split , Croatia
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- c Faculty of Kinesiology , University of Split , Split , Croatia
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Bougatsas D, Arnaoutis G, Panagiotakos DB, Seal AD, Johnson EC, Bottin JH, Tsipouridi S, Kavouras SA. Fluid consumption pattern and hydration among 8-14 years-old children. Eur J Clin Nutr 2017; 72:420-427. [PMID: 29238038 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-017-0012-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Revised: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Children consume various fluids to meet dietary water intake needs. However, the contribution of different fluid types on hydration is unclear. The purpose of this study was to develop fluid intake patterns and examine their association with hydration, as indicated by 24-h urine osmolality. SUBJECTS/METHODS Two hundred ten (105 girls) healthy children (height: 1.49 ± 0.13 m, weight: 43.4 ± 12.6 kg, body fat: 25.2 ± 7.8%) recorded their fluid intake for two consecutive days, and collected their urine for 24-h during the 2nd day, while conducting their normal daily activities. Urine samples were analyzed for specific gravity and osmolality. Factor analysis with principal components method was applied to extract dietary patterns from six fluid groups. Linear regression analysis evaluated the associations between the extracted dietary patterns and hydration based on 24-h urine osmolality. RESULTS The analysis revealed the following six components: 1, characterized by consumption of milk and fresh juice, but not packaged juice; 2, by regular soda and other drinks, but not water; 3, by fresh juice and other drinks; 4, by packaged juice, but not regular soda; 5, by water and milk; and 6, by fresh juice. Component 5 was negatively correlated with urine osmolality (P = 0.001) indicating better hydration, whereas component 2 was positively correlated with urine osmolality (P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS A drinking pattern based on water and milk was associated with better hydration, as indicated by lower urine osmolality, whereas drinking regular soda and other drinks but not water was associated with inferior hydration.
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- Dimitris Bougatsas
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- University of Arkansas, Hydration Science Lab, Fayetteville, AR, 7270, USA
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- University of Wyoming, Human Integrated Physiology Laboratory, Laramie, WY, USA
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- University of Arkansas, Hydration Science Lab, Fayetteville, AR, 7270, USA. .,University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Division of Endocrinology, Little Rock, AR, USA.
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Trabelsi K, Stannard SR, Chtourou H, Moalla W, Ghozzi H, Jamoussi K, Hakim A. Monitoring athletes’ hydration status and sleep patterns during Ramadan observance: methodological and practical considerations. BIOL RHYTHM RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2017.1368214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Khaled Trabelsi
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- School of Sport and Exercise, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- UR15JS01: Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- UR15JS01: Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
| | - Kamel Jamoussi
- Department of Biochemistry, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
| | - Ahmed Hakim
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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