Are electrolyte and hydration dietary supplements value taking? Can they enhance your efficiency, and stop dehydration and muscle cramps, or are they a ripoff? The excellent news is electrolyte drinks, drugs, and powders are effectively studied, and I’m going to dive into what the science says.

Proponents and corporations peddling these dietary supplements declare you lose massive quantities of electrolytes (like sodium, potassium, and magnesium) once you sweat, and your efficiency, temper, and general well being will rapidly wane if you happen to don’t replenish these very important minerals.

Do you really want to refresh your electrolyte ranges, although, or are you able to get the whole lot you want from meals? And in the case of hydration, are there any advantages to ingesting particular, salty water?

Take heed to this podcast to search out out! 

Timestamps:

0:00 – My free quiz to reply all of your food regimen questions: www.muscleforlife.present/dietquiz

2:40 – What are electrolytes/hydration dietary supplements?

4:24 – Why do individuals take these dietary supplements?

7:31 – Do electrolytes have an effect on efficiency? 

9:21 – What’s the salty sweater declare?

15:58 – Can electrolytes remedy or forestall muscle cramps?

20:28 – Do electrolytes assist preserve you hydrated?

24:02 Are electrolytes harmful?

25:08 – What’s the remaining tackle electrolytes?

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