The Hydration Efficacy Index, HEI, is a value that determines the effectiveness of food and beverages on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 being the most effective in increasing or keeping up the hydration level.
Dietary effects[]
Food and beverages can come with one or more effects.
- Atrophic
Restricts blood flow, negatively affecting the muscles, making tasks seem harder.
- Dehydrating
Causes your body to lose water, making your thirstier.
- Energizing
Provides a boost to your energy levels, allowing you to be active for longer.
- Fatiguing
Has a draining effect, causing lethargy and general sense of exhaustion.
- Cognitive Boosting
Encourages brain function by allowing additional focus while performing complicated tasks.
- Healing
Provides vital nutrients to help your body naturally repair itself.
- Hydrating
Helps your body to absorb water,m allowing you to satisfy your thirst for longer.
- Hypertrophic
Provides additional blood flow and nutrients to key muscle groups to make them perform optimally.
- Hypermetabolic
Digests quickly, increasing the likelihood you'll be hungry sooner.
- Hypometabolic
Digests slowly, making you feel satisfied for longer.
- Immune Boositng
Helps your body stay healthy when exposed to harmful elements.
- Immune Suppressing
Weakens your body's ability to fight off harmful elements.
- Toxic
Contains elements that are detrimental to your health and can cause damage if consumed in large quantities.