(Not advice from a licensed professional and should not be taken as such)
With most of the recent advances in health and nutrition, including knowledge about nutrient absorption, one wonders if it is possible to talk about water absorption issues without mentioning proteins. The issue of increased protein in foods has been a concern of many dietitians, including most weight loss and nutrition specialists, but it has not always been well understood. While there is some confusion about how much is enough, for now, we will stick with what experts say about protein: It is necessary but not sufficient.
Water absorption issues can be caused by two things. First, increased relative humidity can change the moisture content of the surrounding air. This means that when it is hot and dry outside, people need more water to hydrate themselves. On the flip side, during cold and damp weather, people typically need less water. Relative humidity plays an important role in many other aspects of health and nutrition, so understanding how to control it is crucial.
Water absorption issues caused by excess protein in food products can also come about from the packaging of certain foods. Common packaging materials, such as cardboard and plastic straws, can become coated with a waxy substance called phthalate. Phthalates are formed when the plastic is exposed to certain chemicals during storage. When these chemicals interact with the plastic coating, the material becomes too soft and/or melts, which causes the phthalate to stick to the foodstuff. To prevent water absorption from foodstuffs that have already developed this particular substance, it's best to stick to substances like calcium powder and whey protein.
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