Another essential vitamin is vitamin C which works with Zinc to fight infections. Since caffeine is known to have a diuretic effect, caffeine enriched beverages should be avoided, due to the body must maintain fluids to heal. All forms of alcohol should also be avoided, due to alcohol promotes the kidneys to flush more fluids out of the body. When alcohol is consumed the body purifies itself through sweat. This flushes more valuable fluids from the body.
Dehydration is the most dangerous thing that can happen with burn victims.
There are valuable liquids that should be included in any burn victims diet. The most valuable liquid is water it replenishes the system without deleting necessary nutrients. Another source of fluid is fresh fruit juices such as grape juice, apple juice, and pineapple juice and pear juice. Be sure juices are prepared from fresh fruits due to the vitamin content. Juices do lose valuable vitamins and minerals when processed.