Blech! Brain Science Explains Why You're Not Thirsty For Salt Water
Fresh water quenches thirst almost instantly, but salt water doesn't. New research shows how cells in the gut and on the tongue help the brain keep just the right concentration of salt in our bodies.
When you're thirsty, a swig of fresh water brings instant relief. But gulp down some salty sea water and you'll still feel parched.
That's because your brain is trying to keep the concentration of salt in your body within a very narrow range, says an associate professor in physiology at the University of California, San Francisco and an
