Electrolytes are one of the most overhyped supplements on the market.
Most products are mostly salt with a couple trace minerals sprinkled in, which means they’re either useless for most people… or potentially harmful.
Here’s the reality:
➡️Most Americans are already getting too much sodium from their diet.
➡️Too much sodium can contribute to high blood pressure.
➡️And high blood pressure is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
Meanwhile, most recreational athletes are already getting the sodium they need through normal meals.
Endurance athletes such as those running or cycling long distance may reap benefits from electrolytes especially those who are prone to sweat or train in humid conditions. However, even then you want to select a brand that emphasizes potassium, magnesium, calcium over simply being an overpriced packet of salt.
