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Do you really need electrolytes—or is water enough?

A registered dietitian nutritionist and a physician break down when you should consider going beyond regular H2O.
They’re in sports drinks, powders and tablets. But do they really help with hydration? By Emma Yasinski There is a large, growing and very competitive market for electrolyte powders, drinks and ...
If you think of electrolytes - if you think of them at all - it's probably in the context of sports drinks or oral ...
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Electrolytes help regulate fluid balance and muscle function.Morning electrolyte drinks may benefit people who sweat heavily or exercise early ...