30/10/2024
Why some Electrolyte Supplements Fall Short…
Many electrolyte supplements on the market simply don’t contain enough sodium. Most provide only 200-500 mg of sodium per serving or per liter of fluid - the average person can lose up to 1,200 mg of sodium per liter of sweat during exercise! This means we could be losing up to 6 times the amount. Exercising in hot conditions, sodium loss can triple—reaching as high as 3,600 mg per hour when temperatures soar above 30°C.
Caffeine lovers—Each time you enjoy a couple of cups of coffee, you might be losing around 600 mg of sodium through urine! If you’re consuming four cups, that loss can double to 1,200 mg.
Certain individuals have even greater sodium needs, including those who use saunas, have low thyroid function, experience dizziness when standing, are on diuretics, drink excessive water (which can dilute blood sodium levels), or live in hot climates.
Sodium plays a crucial role in maintaining our extracellular fluid volume, making it essential for hydration.
While most of us require additional potassium and magnesium in our diets, a whole food diet can typically provide around 3,000 mg of potassium daily. However, aiming for 4,000 mg is ideal, which is why many electrolyte mixes include potassium.
Magnesium, on the other hand, can be trickier to obtain. Most people may need an additional 150-300 mg of magnesium, making it beneficial to have this mineral included in your electrolyte mix.
Stay informed and ensure you’re getting the right balance of electrolytes to support your fitness journey!
I use ReVive Electrolytes & Re-Lyte:
ReVive has a Potent content of electrolytes — perfect for endurance athletes or bigger framed people & people living in hot climates Ie. Middle East:
1000mg Salt
200mg Potassium
100mg Magnesium
Re-Lyte has the perfect blend of electrolytes for every day use by most people:
810 mg sodium
400 mg potassium
50 mg magnesium
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