Important electrolytes, including sodium and potassium, are lost in sweat during exercise. A rapid loss of fluids, such as after a bout of diarrhea or vomiting, can also affect the concentration of ...

Drinking plenty of water is essential to staying hydrated, but sometimes, H20 alone doesn’t cut it, says Dr. Matthew Sedgley, a physician specializing in sports medicine at MedStar Health. Those who ...

Once marketed solely to enhance hydration during workouts, electrolyte powders have now gone mainstream — makers promise they'll help you stay hydrated anytime, anywhere. But do you really need an ...

When you’re working up a sweat, your body’s losing water, of course, but it’s also sweating out a ton of minerals, including sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphate and calcium, also known as ...

Turns out, one size doesn’t fit all. Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Electrolytes, like sodium, potassium and magnesium, help us maintain fluid balance. They may help prevent dehydration ...

LMNT reports that GLP-1 medications for obesity and diabetes may lead to electrolyte imbalances, highlighting hydration ...

Drinking too much Liquid I.V. landed one woman in the emergency room. Here, the signs and symptoms to know and why you should reserve these drinks for certain circumstances. If you’re working or ...

An electrolyte is a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water. Electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, are essential for a number of functions in the body. Everyone needs ...

Drinking plenty of water is essential to staying hydrated, but sometimes, H20 alone doesn’t cut it, says Dr. Matthew Sedgley, a physician specializing in sports medicine at MedStar Health. Those who ...