Ever since Gatorade was invented at the University of Florida in 1965, athletes have been guzzling sports drinks, or sips with electrolytes—minerals that have a natural electric charge when dissolved ...

Are electrolytes on your mind? Thanks to a recent boom in products like Liquid I.V. and LMNT, in 2023, electrolyte mixes made $36.56 billion, according to research — and projections for 2024 have the ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Magnesium and potassium work together in your body to support ...

While regular old tap water contains trace amounts of electrolytes, hydration supplements, like electrolyte powders, deliver higher doses of these minerals. In modern times, staying hydrated can feel ...

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Electrolyte supplements popular with endurance runners can't be relied on to keep essential sodium levels in balance, according to researchers. Electrolyte supplements popular with endurance runners ...

The ketogenic diet can reduce your body's levels of potassium, sodium, and more. Here's how to make sure you're getting enough nutrients.

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Registered dietitian Addie Claire Jones said the goal to preventing dehydration is drinking enough fluids before dehydration stats to set in. She said the best way to combat dehydration is by meeting ...

Running for a mind-boggling 155 miles is grueling — keeping one's energy up and pushing past physical and mental blocks is not for the faint of heart. To reach the finish line, endurance athletes ...