Staying Hydrated: Electrolytes 101 by Dana Angelo White in Fitness, July 19, 2012
There’s more to beating the heat than just drinking water. Electrolytes are important nutrients that help maintain your body’s fluid balance.
Electrolyte Basics
Electrolytes are substances that conduct an electric current. In the body, they help to facilitate actions of the nervous system, maintain proper fluid and acid-base balance, and allow muscles to contract.
Many important minerals also act as electrolytes – some of the major players for healthy muscles are sodium, chloride, potassium and calcium.
