SupplementWell-studiedHydration
Electrolytes
Half-life
Varies by mineral
What is Electrolytes?
Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride blend for hydration and nerve/muscle function.
How Electrolytes works
Electrolytes maintain osmotic balance and membrane potentials essential for nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction. sodium-potassium pump requires both to maintain action potential gradients.
Benefits & uses
- Hydration
- Prevents cramps
- Nerve/muscle function
- Energy on low-carb/fasting
Common uses: Hydration, athletic performance, muscle cramping prevention, keto/low-carb support.
RecoveryMuscle
Electrolytes dosage
- Typical dose
- 1 serving in 16–32 oz water pre/during/post workout. Adjust to sweat rate and climate.
Electrolytes half-life
Varies by mineral
Electrolytes side effects
High sodium formulations may cause blood pressure increase. GI upset if taken without adequate water.
- Blood pressure elevation from high-sodium formulas in sodium-sensitive individuals
- GI upset without sufficient water
- Well tolerated
- Excess sodium a concern for some
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