Gaia Medical Institute's groundbreaking technology for detecting the fluorescence of hydration biomarkers in saliva has the possibility to replace the current methods of hydration analysis. Gaia's final product for the US Army would ideally be a portable device that fits in the palm of a person's hand. If this technology reaches the civilian markets, it is possible for dehydration testing to become available at a cost-effective price point. Any person, especially those performing strenuous activities and those with weakened immune systems, could obtain the device from a drug store. The ubiquity of the product could raise societal awareness of dehydration, which often goes unrecognized despite a significant number of people performing day-to-day activities in a dehydrated state. Additionally, the turn-around time for dehydration testing in hospitals would decrease. Even if Gaia's hydration monitor did not become ubiquitous, this new ground breaking technology would pave the way for affordable dehydration detection in the years to come.