Benefits and Importance of Potassium and Magnesium Electrolytes
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By Earth Fed Muscle
We’ve all heard of athletes who hydrate with sports drinks to rehydrate and replenish electrolytes after intense exercise. But… active people aren’t the only ones who need electrolytes because these minerals are important to many key functions in the body.
That’s why products like Elixir Electrolyte have been developed – to help you bypass dehydration and restore the fluid balance in your body!
Let’s learn more about electrolytes, specifically potassium and magnesium, and why you shouldn’t take these two for granted.
Importance of Electrolytes
Electrolytes are essential for the body’s healthy functioning. Some common electrolytes include bicarbonate, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and sodium. They help regulate muscle and nerve functions, balance blood acidity and pressure, hydrate the body, and rebuild damaged tissues.
Specifically, here’s what potassium and magnesium electrolytes can do:
• Potassium electrolytes
Potassium has been classified as an electrolyte because it is highly reactive in water, which just means that it produces positively charged ions when dissolved. This property allows potassium to conduct electricity, which is important for various processes in the human body.
A potassium-rich diet could be linked to various health benefits like reduced blood pressure, protection against stroke, and prevention of kidney stones and osteoporosis.
• Magnesium electrolytes
Magnesium is an essential electrolyte (along with calcium, potassium, and sodium) that plays an important role in bone development, blood pressure regulation, and energy production.
In addition, magnesium is important because once the level of magnesium in the body drops, the urine production will slow down or stop so that the kidneys can regulate the magnesium the body eliminates through urination. Once this happens, the body won’t be able to excrete waste properly and could later damage the kidneys and other organs.
Benefits of Electrolytes
Generally, here are the known benefits of consuming electrolytes supplements:
- Improves physical performance, especially during exercise
- Promotes better functioning of the nervous system
- Helps rehydrate the body, especially during times of illness
- Helps prevent heat stroke
- Supports heart health
- Strengthens the muscles and bones
- Helps balance and control the liquids in the body
- Promotes good sleep
- Strengthens immunity
- Improves cognition
- Stabilizes blood sugar levels
- Reduces stress and anxiety
Electrolyte Deficiency: What Happens to Your Body?
When the level of of your electrolytes becomes too low, it may lead to an imbalance. For instance, if you lose too much potassium or magnesium by sweating or if you experience rapid loss of liquids through vomiting or diarrhea, the body may impair functions like blood clotting, acid balance, muscle contractions, and fluid regulation.
Some symptoms of electrolyte imbalance include:
- Changes in the blood pressure
- Convulsions
- Excessive tiredness
- Bone disorders
- Nervous system disorders
- Seizures
Causes of Electrolyte Imbalance
Some causes of electrolyte imbalance include:
- Poor diet
- Severe dehydration
- Excessive sweating
- Prolonged periods of diarrhea or vomiting
- Bulimia
The Fastest Way to Replenish Electrolytes
Doctors typically use oral rehydration therapy in treating an electrolyte shortage. According to The World Health Organization, the approved solution for oral rehydration therapy contains:
- 13.5 g of glucose
- 1.5 g of potassium chloride
- 2.6 g of sodium chloride
- 2.9 g of sodium citrate
Thankfully, electrolyte drinks like Elixir Electrolyte Mix Packets with Himalayan Sea Salt contain ample amounts of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride to help replenish the body’s lost electrolytes.
An oral rehydration therapy like this is a great supplement, especially for adults who are not consuming sufficient potassium or for active people who are sweating a lot. We suggest that you consult an expert or your doctor to know the exact amount of electrolytes you need to consume daily according to your body’s specific needs.
Recommended Daily Intake of Electrolytes
The recommended intake per day of some of the most common electrolytes is as follows:
- Sodium: 1,500 mg
- Potassium: 4,700 mg
- Calcium: 1,000 mg
- Magnesium: 320 mg for women & 420 mg for men
- Chloride: 2,300 mg
These figures may seem quite overwhelming, considering that electrolytes aren’t the only thing we need to maintain in the body. It’s a good thing that there is a gluten and sugar-free supplement on the market that can be easily consumed anytime and anywhere.
The Elixir Electrolyte Mix Packets with Himalayan Sea Salt contains about 3 times more potassium and magnesium than other electrolytes and sports drinks offer. Even better, this product uses pink salt or Himalayan salt, which has more minerals than the usual table salt.
Aside from that, each box of Elixir contains 30 packets which give you value for your money! With approximately 500 mg of sodium, 200 mg of potassium, 827 mg of chloride, and 60 mg of magnesium, you don’t have to worry about keeping your body’s electrolytes level in check.
Ready, Set, Mix!
As electrolytes are a vital part of the body’s functions, an imbalance can lead to various illnesses and affect the way the body normally works. This is where consuming an electrolyte mix comes in.
Supplements like the Elixir Electrolyte Mix Packets with Himalayan Sea Salt can provide you with 3 times more potassium and magnesium than a regular sports drink can. Stay hydrated and maintain your body’s natural level of electrolytes with this refreshing sugar-free drink!
Each box of Elixir Electrolyte drink contains 30 sachets, and you can choose between two flavors – Berry or Citrus. It is keto-friendly, gluten-free, sugar-free, and adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP Certified).
