Electrolyte powders and drinks are booming in the wellness world, but sports nutrition experts warn that overusing them can ...

Nearly 60 years ago, a physician working for the Florida Gators football team created a drink to help prevent heatstroke in players. Mixing water, salt, sugar and a splash of lemon juice, Dr. Robert ...

Whether you're staying hydrated throughout the day or fueling for activity, these are the best electrolyte powders based on ...

With searches for electrolytes at an all-time high, we look at who needs the hydration boost and what happens if you don’t ...

On a scorching day, you’re probably reaching for water or an electrolyte drink to quench your thirst. But which beverage is the better choice to keep you hydrated? “It’s about finding the right ...

Banana water is free of added sugars, but it lacks enough sodium for effective electrolyte replacement during intense ...

Drinking electrolyte drinks unnecessarily can put extra stress on the kidneys. Too much sodium and potassium may raise the ...

A classic 20-ounce bottle of lemon-lime Gatorade contains nearly one-eighth teaspoons of salt and 80 milligrams of potassium — electrolytes "to help replace what you sweat out," the product's ads say.

But, according to this view, high sodium intake by itself won’t necessarily increase your risk of hypertension, especially if ...

Plain water is sufficient for daily hydration; electrolyte drinks are only needed after intense exercise, heat exposure, or diarrhea. Sports drinks are useful only for long, strenuous activity and ...