Caroline Cohen, Ph.D., RD, a dietitian and assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Family and Community Medicine, says hydration and electrolyte status are key ...

Electrolyte waters are enhanced with charged minerals. Among other benefits, electrolytes may help improve physical performance during exercise or help rehydrate people when they’re sick. Whether you ...

They’re in sports drinks, powders and tablets. But do they really help with hydration? By Emma Yasinski There is a large, growing and very competitive market for electrolyte powders, drinks and ...

If you’re feeling parched or fatigued after a workout or anytime during your normal daily routine, chances are you may be dehydrated. Neglecting to replace fluid losses can severely alter your energy ...

Once marketed solely to enhance hydration during workouts, electrolyte powders have now gone mainstream — makers promise they'll help you stay hydrated anytime, anywhere. But do you really need an ...

THE following paper summarizes recent work on the chemical structure of the body in as much as it is related to some of the problems of water and electrolyte balance. Some of the concepts are based on ...

Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD, is a registered dietitian, board-certified sports dietitian, and certified plant-based professional cook in Los Angeles. Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, is a sports ...

Enter electrolytes. These minerals—like sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride—help your body hold onto fluids. You can get them from lots of healthy foods. But when you need a quick, convenient ...

It’s a piece of doctorly advice you have probably heard dozens of times: “Drink plenty of fluids.” But have you ever wondered what it actually means? How much is “plenty,” what kinds of “fluids” are ...

Drinking plenty of water is essential to staying hydrated, but sometimes, H20 alone doesn’t cut it, says Dr. Matthew Sedgley, a physician specializing in sports medicine at MedStar Health. Those who ...