Electrolyte Products
There are two distinct categories of electrolyte powder—regular/daily and sport—and using the wrong type creates new imbalances. Gatorade and Powerade are essentially colored sugar water providing minimal electrolytes. Sugar in sport drink…
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There are two distinct categories of electrolyte powder—regular/daily and sport—and using the wrong type creates new imbalances. Gatorade and Powerade are essentially colored sugar water providing minimal electrolytes. Sugar in sport drinks is counterproductive because it depletes potassium, partially negating the electrolyte benefit. High-sodium sport formulas are appropriate during exercise because sweat causes disproportionate sodium loss.