At Rock in Rio, it's common for attendees to lose track of time between shows, spending hours standing, walking around the City of Rock, dancing, and consuming alcoholic and energy drinks. Under these conditions, water tends to take a back seat, either due to the rush of the event or the intention to avoid bathroom queues.
The combination of excessive sweating, low liquid intake, and alcohol consumption can promote dehydration among attendees. Additionally, accumulated tiredness can be masked by the caffeine present in energy drinks, making it difficult for a person to realize when their body needs rest or hydration.
Nephrologist Renata Asnis states that the main point is not to turn a specific drink into the villain, but rather to consider the set of habits a person adopts during the festival. She explains that during an event like this, several situations can happen at the same time, including increased perspiration, few breaks, and consumption of different substances.
Proper hydration throughout the day is especially important for those planning to follow the festival's extensive schedule, avoiding health risks that go beyond the simple discomfort of queues.
