194 What are electrolytes?

I used to think electrolytes were only needed if you were doing a super hard workout, but since i’ve been supplementing with them, I’ve been feeling great. Which has me wonder - do you need electrolytes or can you get rehydrated from water alone? Because you can get hydration in a million different forms - gels, pre-mixed drinks, sparkling beverages, powders and more. And it’s totally overwhelming. So today, we’re talking about all things electrolytes because dehydration is about more than just drinking water. You’ll learn: The function of electrolytes in the human body Different types of electrolyte imbalance And how to know if you need more electrolytes All the links: The Beverage Hydration Index: Influence of Electrolytes, Carbohydrate and Protein (Nutrients, 2021) Hydration and cooling in elite athletes: relationship with performance, body mass loss and body temperatures during the Doha 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships (British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2021) Effects of electrolytes on endurance of middle-school girls: a prospective study (Journal of Public Health and Emergency, 2018) Electrolyte imbalances in patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Sage Journals, 2020) Diagnosis and management of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome: A brief review (Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, 2012) [Electrolyte Imbalance - Cleveland Clinic](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/24019-electrolyte-imbalance#:~:text=What is an electrolyte imbalance,fluids like blood and urine.) 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit Movement Mavens has the tools and strategy to support you on your path to enjoying life without pain - www.aewellness.com/mavens www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more. Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/ Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/ TikTok @ aewellness Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode! Today’s episode is brought to you by Mobility Mastery Toolkit. Forget icing and stretching - and get a simple program you can do on your own that actually works. The Toolkit includes 30-days of exercises so you know exactly what to do to improve the mobility of your hips, lower back, feet, neck and shoulders. With video demos and a full-body mobility workout calendar, you’re just 15-mins a day from feeling stronger and more flexible. Get $20 off when you use the code MASTERY at www.mobilitytoolkit.co