WHAT ARE ELECTROLYTES?
The National Library of Medicine defines electrolytes as minerals that carry an electrical charge.. Sodium, calcium, chloride, potassium, phosphate, and magnesium are all electrolytes. When you consume food and drinks that contain these minerals, they distribute throughout your body and use their electrical energy to facilitate essential bodily functions. According to the National Library of Medicine, electrolytes help: Balance the amount of water in your body Balance your body’s pH level Move nutrients into your cells Move waste out of your cells Ensure your nerves, muscles, heart, and brain are working properly WHAT IS ELECTROLYTE WATER? As the name suggests, electrolyte water is H2O infused with electrolytes. It comes in various forms: Tablets that you drop into water Powders you mix in Bottled water with electrolytes infused Common examples of electrolyte water include Gatorade, Propel, Liquid IV, and...