Learn About Electrolytes

(Re)Start SMART To Get Fit

(Re)Start SMART To Get Fit

Whether you've been away from your usual fitness plan for a while, or you're starting to get in better shape for the first time, it can be tempting to go...

(Re)Start SMART To Get Fit

Whether you've been away from your usual fitness plan for a while, or you're starting to get in better shape for the first time, it can be tempting to go...

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Is Sugar an Electrolyte?

Short answer: no. Sugar is a nonelectrolyte. When you dissolve sugar in water it stays intact as whole molecules — it doesn't split into charged particles, so the solution can't...

Is Sugar an Electrolyte?

Short answer: no. Sugar is a nonelectrolyte. When you dissolve sugar in water it stays intact as whole molecules — it doesn't split into charged particles, so the solution can't...

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What Happens When Your Body Is Low on Electroly...

The importance of electrolytes to the proper functioning of our bodies cannot be understated. Often, these essential minerals are taken for granted. Still, the consequences can be severe when our...

What Happens When Your Body Is Low on Electroly...

The importance of electrolytes to the proper functioning of our bodies cannot be understated. Often, these essential minerals are taken for granted. Still, the consequences can be severe when our...

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Can You Have Too Many Electrolytes?

Source: Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock.com We may know that electrolytes are minerals that carry an electrical charge. We may also know that the main electrolytes in our favorite supplements, like hydration capsules, include...

Can You Have Too Many Electrolytes?

Source: Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock.com We may know that electrolytes are minerals that carry an electrical charge. We may also know that the main electrolytes in our favorite supplements, like hydration capsules, include...

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Salt vs Sodium: What's the Difference?

The short version: Salt and sodium aren't the same thing, and the gap between them is bigger than most people expect. Table salt is sodium chloride — about 40% sodium...

Salt vs Sodium: What's the Difference?

The short version: Salt and sodium aren't the same thing, and the gap between them is bigger than most people expect. Table salt is sodium chloride — about 40% sodium...

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Benefits of Sugar-Free Electrolyte Drinks

Source: pixelrain/Shutterstock.com You've probably seen those brightly colored bottles of sugary sports drinks at the gym or on store shelves and wondered if they're really necessary. Do you really need...

Benefits of Sugar-Free Electrolyte Drinks

Source: pixelrain/Shutterstock.com You've probably seen those brightly colored bottles of sugary sports drinks at the gym or on store shelves and wondered if they're really necessary. Do you really need...