Skin Patch Mines Sweat for Performance-Enhancing Data

Source: Glenn McDonald, Seeker.com, February 20, 2018 

The device measures electrolytes and hydration and could someday replace blood samples at the doctor’s office.

Next time you’re finishing a workout, don’t just towel off that sweat. Turns out there’s a lot of good data in there.

Researchers with Northwestern University have announced details on a disposable sweat analysis device that can track electrolytes, hydration, and other biometric information from simple perspiration.

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Image Source: Jungil Choi, Northwestern University

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