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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Anjana Gosai

Best electrolytes for 2026, expert-tested drinks, powders and supplements

As a fitness enthusiast, I’ve been taking electrolytes for years - (Anjana Gosai/The Standard)

I have worked out for as long as I can remember – from strength training and HIIT to Pilates and boxing. As a health and wellness journalist, I had come across electrolytes, but it never crossed my mind that I actually needed them.

That changed when I was given some sample sachets at a wellness conference around three years ago. I felt the difference fairly quickly, especially on training days, and they soon replaced my usual afternoon coffee.

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