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Replacing electrolytes lost through sweat is not a novel concept. Gatorade’s marketing has been very effective in educating the masses on that front for decades. But what do you really know about what electrolytes are and the role they play in every day and athletic functions?
Most runners are familiar with the importance of sodium, specifically, and are game to carry a sports drink with them on long runs. Sodium is the most famous of the bunch, both for its reputation as a major constituent of sweat, as well as for its excessive presence in the American diet. But optimal fluid and electrolyte balance beyond the salty stuff is essential not only for good health, but for athletic performance.
Read on to learn about the rest of the charged minerals and the function they play in keeping you running.
What are Electrolytes?
Electrolytes are intertwined with all fluid in our body—not…
