Importance Of Electrolytes

Today Tony talks electrolytes! Patients have been asking Tony what he uses to replenish and what they should be using.  

Each person has about 100 sweat glands that are about a quarter the size of your skin which makes you have about a total of 2.6 million sweat glands.   The amount of sweat you excrete will depend on gender, fitness level, weather conditions, and altitude.  The importance of sweating is to cool your body down.  When you work out your body temperature will increase and can rise anywhere up to 3 degrees and that will trigger your body to start sweating.  When that happens you'll lose water and electrolytes.

What are electrolytes?
Electrolytes are substances that have a natural positive or negative electrical charge when dissolved in water. They help your body regulate chemical reactions, maintain the balance between fluids inside and outside your cells! 
What do electrolytes do?
Magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium are critical to body function.  They help balance the amount of water in your body and help maintain body PH levels.  

How much electrolytes do you need?
The amount of electrolytes you will need will vary by person.  Tony’s favorite electrolyte supplement is UCAN Hydrate Powder.   It comes with a scooper and you just add a little bit to your water!

What are the signs of electrolyte imbalance?
Signs of electrolyte imbalances can lead to decrease in performance, muscle spasms, weak, dizzy, tired, nauseous, constipated, dry mouth, dry skin,urine and pain.  A large majority of muscle cramping can also be due to lack of muscle fitness too.  So this could just mean you are overworking your muscles.

This is why electrolytes are so important!  They regulate and control the balance of fluids in the body.  Stay hydrated!!

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