As noted in the study published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis, perspiration contains numerous biomarkers, including hormones, glucose levels, electrolytes, and traces of medications.
Potential uses range from helping athletes track electrolyte depletion to replacing painful injections for measuring glucose levels in diabetics.
Source: Shutterstock AI: By 2025, the notion of a wearable patch that discreetly monitors your biochemical status and warns of hazards seems increasingly less futuristic.
Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have introduced a promising method for health monitoring through sweat analysis.
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