Here's what you need to know about electrolytes, how they function and the best ways to replenish them. Simply put, electrolytes are essential minerals found in your blood, sweat and urine.

Whilst trace amounts of these minerals can be found in bottled or tap water, the major health benefit of electrolyte drinks ...

One of the most convenient ways to replenish electrolytes is through electrolyte powder. These powders are designed to be mixed with water and consumed before, during, or after physical activity ...

For anyone exercising and sweating a lot, it’s important to not just hydrate by drinking water regularly but to replenish your electrolytes, too. In the past couple years, I got back into ...

The idea of getting extra electrolytes is hardly new. Popular sports drink Gatorade, for example, was developed in 1965 as a way for student-athletes to replenish electrolytes. Powerade hit the ...

When you sweat during a workout, your body releases more than just water—it loses key electrolytes like potassium and sodium, ...