Staying hydrated with the best electrolytes has become a priority for many. Once reserved for marathon runners and elite athletes, they're now being stirred into water bottles across the country. Thanks to the rise of viral reusable bottles, from the Stanley tumbler to hydro flask and Air Up, hydration has become something of an obsession. But are electrolyte supplements actually worth adding to your daily routine, or are they just another wellness fad? I spoke to a nutrition expert to find out whether we need them for everyday exercise.
Electrolytes are salts and minerals found in the blood and are essential for your body’s function. Encompassing sodium, potassium, calcium, bicarbonate and more, they help conduct electrical impulses in the nerve and muscle cells of your body, playing a role in the nervous system, hydration, contracting muscles and regulating the pH system.
