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Straight answers about hydration, electrolytes and daily life.
Electrolytes and hydration affect more than just workouts, they shape your energy, focus and mood every single day. Below are straight, evidence-based answers to the questions people actually ask about sodium, potassium, magnesium and staying properly hydrated day to day.
Hydration ScienceWhy do you need electrolytes?Electrolytes are minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium that carry an electric charge. Sodium lives mostly outside your cells and controls how much water moves in and out of them.
Daily LifeDo electrolytes actually help with hangovers?Do electrolytes actually help with hangovers? Alcohol is a diuretic, and replacing lost fluid and sodium may ease...
Hydration ScienceHow much sodium do you actually need?How much sodium do you actually need? The Adequate Intake is 1,500mg a day for adults, per the...
Hydration ScienceWhy does mild dehydration make you feel tired?In one study, men who lost about 1 to 2% of their body weight in fluid, a level...
TrainingWhen is the best time to take electrolytes?A randomized trial comparing rehydration drinks found that electrolyte content, especially sodium, was the single biggest factor in...