MineralNo.025
Electrolytes
Hydration, replacing sodium/potassium losses.
Typical / RDASituational
Upper limitWatch sodium
EvidenceModerate
How to take it
Timing During/after sweatFood With waterForm Na + K + Mg blends
What to know
Useful during heavy sweating, heat, endurance exercise, or illness with fluid loss. For sedentary days, a normal diet already provides plenty — extra sodium isn't free.
Interactions & cautions
- High sodium loads matter for blood pressure and kidney conditions.
Do you actually need it?
Great for heat and hard training; unnecessary for a desk day.
Reference values: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, adult general population. Educational information only — not medical advice. Confirm with a healthcare professional.