When Did Everyone Start Putting Electrolytes in Their Water?
From football sidelines to everyday water bottles, electrolyte drinks have become a booming business. But do most people actually need them?
Athletes World
• Electrolyte powders have become an everyday hydration trend, but while they can help replace minerals lost during intense exercise, most people get everything they need from water and a balanced diet.
Electrolytes used to be something athletes worried about after a long run or a sweaty workout. Now people are mixing flavored powders into their water before heading to the office, walking the dog, or sitting at their desks.
Brands like Liquid I.V. and LMNT have helped make electrolyte packets a popular wellness product. What was once associated with endurance sports is now marketed as part of everyday hydration.
But there's a big difference between replacing what your body loses during exercise and adding something to your water because a company says you should.
Brands like Liquid I.V. and LMNT have helped make electrolyte packets a popular wellness product. What was once associated with endurance sports is now marketed as part of everyday hydration.
But there's a big difference between replacing what your body loses during exercise and adding something to your water because a company says you should.
