The main benefit of homemade whey is replenishing liquid and mineral salts lost in vomiting or in the stool in cases of diarrhea. Thus, homemade whey may prevent dehydration in adults and children.
Others Benefits of Homemade Serum:
- It has low cost;
- It is well accepted by the community;
- Easy to prepare;
- Its ingredients (water, salt and sugar) are available in almost every household and are easily found;
- It allows an early initial treatment in cases of diarrhea and vomiting, preventing serious dehydration.
THE diarrhea can lead to death due to loss of water, minerals and potassium.
Homemade whey is a simple, inexpensive and effective way to avoid dehydration due to diarrhea or vomiting, especially in children.
Its simple formula of sugar, salt and water simulates the concentration of common substances in body fluids.
However, to bring benefits and be effective, it is essential that the homemade whey has the correct doses of water (1 liter), salt (3.5 grams) and sugar (20 grams) and which is given or taken in sufficient quantities to replace the losses.
If the quantities are not correct, the homemade serum no longer has the desired effect and impairs the patient's health, unwanted reactions, such as seizures.
Homemade whey should be provided gradually after each bowel movement or vomit and may be used for up to 24 hours after it has been prepared.
