A sports nutritionist for NBA champs explains why athletes stop drinking water after 4 p.m. to optimize hydration and perform ...

Hydration is vital for overall health, physical activity, and quick recovery, where water alone may not be enough, especially in cases of heavy exercise, hot weather, and illness. But electrolytes ...

Plain water is sufficient for daily hydration; electrolyte drinks are only needed after intense exercise, heat exposure, or diarrhea. Sports drinks are useful only for long, strenuous activity and ...

Running (often) leads to sweating. And sweating leads to the loss of electrolytes—a.k.a. minerals that support hydration status and other important processes in the body. While you’ve probably heard ...

Hydration goes beyond plain water; electrolytes like sodium and potassium are crucial for fluid absorption and cellular function. They power muscles, nerves, and aid recovery, especially during ...

The way we think about hydration is changing. For too long, electrolytes were seen as a performance tool reserved for a select few: marathon runners, Tour de France cyclists and hardcore gym-goers.

Wellness marketing is a little out of control, and electrolytes are as buzzy as it gets. Touted by influencers and podcasters as a miracle supplement that helps your body perform at its peak, ...

There is a large, growing and very competitive market for electrolyte powders, drinks and tablets. In 2024, the electrolyte drink market was valued around €32 billion. The products are designed to be ...