Physical activity, hot days and illnesses are all times when it’s smart to sip an electrolyte-packed drink. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RDReviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., ...

Ever since Gatorade was invented at the University of Florida in 1965, athletes have been guzzling sports drinks, or sips with electrolytes—minerals that have a natural electric charge when dissolved ...

You wouldn't think that drinking water, one of the most basic human needs, could feel complicated. But with countless varieties of water — sparkling, alkaline, or sexy — gaining notoriety, and a ...

Electrolytes are minerals such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Some drinks are naturally rich in electrolytes, while others undergo special formulation to provide electrolytes. The term ...

Electrolytes charge up your muscles—literally. They’re minerals—sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, phosphate and bicarbonate—that every cell relies on to function well. "Electrolytes help generate ...