With the power of electrolytes you stay hydrated

People who work out or anyone who is involved in physical exercise usually sweat. It could either be a light sweat or a heavy sweat depending on how strenuous the exercise was. We need to replenish those nutrients that we lose when we sweat. Those nutrients are called electrolytes, and they are made up of sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium.  

The National Library of Medicine states that electrolytes are important because they help:  

If you have an electrolyte imbalance it means that the level of one or more electrolytes in your body is too low or too high. To lower electrolyte levels, drink more water to cleanse your system. To increase electrolyte levels, drink a sports drink that is advertised to replenish glucose, fluids and electrolytes.  

Sports drinks are meant to only be consumed after intense exercise that lasts longer than an hour and not as an everyday drink. Unity/Point Health says “sports drinks were designed for those performing intense physical activity.” We know that these drinks replenish our electrolytes and are good for us but what we forget about is all the added ingredients in sports drinks that make them taste good. “Electrolyte drinks or any sugary drinks, like juice, lemonade, soda or Kool-Aid, should not be consumed for meals or snacks and should not replace water. These sugary drinks often lead to excessive caloric intake and substantially increase the risk of obesity in both children and adults.” Unity/Point Health also states that drinking too many sugary drinks can also lead to tooth enamel erosion. If you want a healthier alternative that still provides you with the same amount of electrolytes, there are sports drinks that have zero sugar in them.  

Make sure to stay hydrated with electrolytes.