Fortunately, there are a lot of sports drinks on the market today that claim to replenish electrolytes. Unfortunately, they do not contain all the necessary minerals to replenish our electrolytes and they often contain undesirable ingredients such as sugars, artificial flavorings and colors. Electrolytes are much more than just sodium and potassium, which are the ingredients in most sport drinks. To properly maintain hydration we also need magnesium and chloride. Magnesium is important because it helps our muscles recover from strenuous exercise. When magnesium is low, it can cause painful muscle cramps. Since we typically need electrolytes after intense exercise, an electrolyte replacement should include magnesium for the maximum benefit.
Sweating also causes the loss of a number of trace minerals which our body needs in small quantities. An ideal electrolyte replacement should contain some trace minerals as a supplement. This allows you to replace these important nutrients while drinking your water.
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