However, experts believe that this use needs to be understood correctly to avoid abuse.
Nutrition expert Amita Gadre - Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (India) said that sugarcane juice can help quench thirst thanks to its natural sweetness, but cannot replace electrolyte replenishment drinks in hot weather. She explained that heatstroke occurs when the body loses water and electrolytes, especially sodium. Meanwhile, a glass of sugarcane juice only contains about 11-17 mg of sodium, much lower than the amount of sodium lost through sweat. Therefore, sugarcane juice mainly provides fast sugar and energy, but does not help replenish electrolytes effectively.
Some international studies also show that sugarcane juice contains glucose, fructose and sucrose - rapidly absorbed sugars, which help provide instant energy to the body. However, high sugar content can slow down the rehydration process compared to electrolyte-balanced drinks such as coconut water or electrolyte replenishment solutions.
In addition, sugarcane juice can help restore energy after exercise, but the rehydration effect is not superior to filtered water or sports drinks in hot weather conditions.
Experts recommend that sugarcane juice can be used to quench thirst and quickly replenish energy, but should not be considered a drink to prevent heatstroke. On hot sunny days, people should prioritize drinking filtered water, oresol water or water with electrolyte supplements. At the same time, it is necessary to limit drinking too much sugarcane juice to avoid high sugar intake, especially for people with diabetes or overweight.
