THE BENEFITS OF ELECTROLYTES

Hydration restoration after a workout should also include electrolytes! As your body sweats — whether that be due to intense exercise, humidity, temperature, or sickness — you lose vital electrolytes.

These vital electrolytes include sodium, calcium, potassium, chloride, phosphate, and magnesium. You get them from the foods you eat and the fluids you drink. They help our body function properly and restore fluid balance within our cells. Symptoms of electrolyte imbalance can include headaches, fatigue, numbness in arms and legs, and muscle cramps and spasms.

Electrolytes can be very beneficial for athletes, but also for everyday use by pregnant and breastfeeding moms, during illness, when traveling, in hot and humid temperatures, or if feeling dehydrated. When trying to find the right electrolyte supplement for your daily fluid regimen, there are a few important things to look for.

Here is an overview of our favorite electrolyte brands with a breakdown of their benefits to help you select the right electrolyte supplement for your hydration needs.