Electrolyte Drinks
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Are Electrolyte Packets Really Worth the Hype?
In the world of workout supplements, electrolyte packets are having their moment. Scroll through social media, and you’re bound to see sweaty athletes cooling off with pastel-colored drinks—and touting all the benefits of doing so.
Electrolyte packets—think: LMNT, Liquid IV, Skratch Labs, and Nuun—are typically sold as individual prepackaged powders or tablets that you can add to a glass or bottle of water. They’ve been around for ages, but there's been a recent proliferation with slick new marketing, bright colors, and millennial-friendly messaging that's exploded on social media. And, as is the case with so much wellness marketing, the claims surrounding electrolyte packets are…
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Electrolyte Drink Without Sugar- Does It Work?
It is shocking that research has not been conducted on this very subject to compare if electrolyte drinks without sugars are better than those infused with sugars. No randomised controlled trials currently exist that compare how triathletes perform with and without sugar in electrolyte drinks.
Zero-Sugar Sports Drinks vs. Electrolyte Sports Drinks: Which is the Better Choice?
Before you grab a colorful, flavorful sports drink to sip after your next workout, read this.
All About Electrolytes: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions for Electrolyte Imbalance with Robb Wolf
We talk about the role of specific electrolytes, including magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium, and explain how to determine if you are creating too much hormetic stress in the body related to overtraining and over-fasting.
Do I really need electrolytes or is water sufficient?
The (very) basic science is that these different minerals work with our bodies to improve efficiency and get the water where it needs to go. The right amount of electrolytes in your system can make your head feel clearer, your body feel fresher and keep your hydration levels where they need to be.
Electrolyte Powder: The Truth May Surprise You
You know the phrase, “everything is connected”? Well, it’s true, especially when it comes to the human body and electrolytes.
Electrolyte-Infused Water: Is It Worth It? (Plus How to DIY)
Lately, I've been a little obsessed with electrolyte-enhanced water. The other day, there was a sale at the store--10 bottles for $10--and my eyes did that whirly jackpot thing, cartoon character-style. What's going on here?
Everything You Need to Know About Electrolytes — Including the Best Electrolyte Sources
You've probably heard you need to refuel with electrolytes post-workout — but why? Here, learn more about the benefits of electrolyte.
How High-Sodium Electrolyte Supplements Help Heavy Sweaters
Electrolyte supplements, which are touted for boosting hydration and supporting recovery, are having a moment right now amongst everyone from hardcore endurance athletes to weekend warriors to super-clean eaters.
How Pedialyte got Pedialit
While Pedialyte won’t necessarily alleviate a hungover person’s nausea, headache, or dizziness, it can counteract the dehydration caused by drinking. Here’s how it works: Pedialyte contains sugar, salt, potassium, and water. The water obviously rehydrates you, while the sugar helps pull the salt and potassium into your body to replenish electrolytes that have been lost due to dehydration. That’s it.
Is Electrolyte Water Actually Good For You?
Generally speaking, the only time you need to worry about consuming extra electrolytes is if you've lost a lot of water — aka if you're super dehydrated. For example, if you're "running long distances or doing heavy exercise outside, yes, you're probably losing a decent amount of both water and electrolytes in your sweat," Dr. Leisman says. Other scenarios include an increase in urination, vomiting, or diarrhea. In these cases, you might want to choose an electrolyte drink in order to replenish what you've lost.
Letter of Recommendation: Pedialyte
An electrolyte solution intended for children — but more useful for adults.
Muscle cramp? Drink electrolytes, not water, study shows
If you reach for water when a muscle cramp strikes, you might want to think again. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps.
The best electrolyte drinks of 2023
These electrolyte drinks have what you need to recover from everything from running a marathon to a night out on the town.
The Runner’s Complete Guide To Electrolytes
There are a dizzying array of drinks and powders on the market that promise to keep you hydrated and boost energy levels during your runs. But you need more than just water and sugary calories for optimal performance.
Are Electrolyte Packets Really Worth the Hype?
They promise a ton of workout benefits. But do they deliver?
7 Common Electrolyte Drinks You Should Avoid
Additionally, these “so called” electrolyte drinks are full of harmful ingredients such as sugar, high fructose corn syrup, trans-fats, artificial flavors, brominated vegetable oil (bromine is a toxin and a goitrogen) which is harmful to the thyroid.

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