Purelyte Electrolytes Explained

Staying hydrated isn’t just about guzzling water; it is a bit more complex and involves electrolytes too. Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge and are crucial for keeping your body ticking, from balancing fluids to muscle movements and nerve signals. Let’s dive into the benefits of these electrolytes, backed by solid science.

• Pink Himalayan Salt (Sodium Chloride): This legend keeps your body’s fluid balance in check. It’s a staple in sports drinks to replace what you lose through sweat. Studies show it helps retain water and stimulates thirst, so you stay hydrated. Plus, it’s key for endurance, preventing low sodium levels (hyponatremia) from too much sweating.

• Magnesium: This one’s a powerhouse, involved in over 300 body reactions, including energy (ATP) production. It helps move water into cells, crucial for muscle function and overall energy. Research highlights its role in boosting performance and keeping electrolytes balanced, making it a must for athletes. We use magnesium lactate due to its high bioavailability compared to other magnesium forms often included in supplements.

• Potassium: Teaming up with sodium, potassium keeps your cells’ fluid balance, nerve impulses, and muscle contractions in check. Potassium citrate helps balance out too much sodium, maintaining a healthy electrolyte mix, helping to counteract sodium's effect on blood pressure. Studies suggest potassium-rich diets are great for hydration, especially post-exercise recovery. The body can also lose excessive amounts of potassium through vomiting and diarrhea, so potassium supplementation is a great way to increase your potassium intake when ill. Purelyte's form of potassium (potassium citrate) is also an excellent system alkaliser and works in multiple ways to prevent kidney stones.

• Calcium: About 99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones (uncharged), but cells (particularly muscle cells) and blood also contain charged calcium (as an electrolyte). Calcium is essential for the formation of bone and teeth, muscle contraction, normal functioning of many enzymes, blood clotting, and normal heart rhythm. The body precisely controls the amount of calcium in cells and blood. The body moves calcium out of bones into blood as needed to maintain a steady level of calcium in the blood. If people do not consume enough calcium, too much calcium is mobilized from the bones, weakening them. Having enough calcium ingested helps ensure you maintain healthy bones. Purelyte uses calcium citrate which is easy on the stomach and does not need to be taken with food.

Conclusion

Electrolytes are vital for hydration, way beyond just drinking water. Salt, magnesium lactate, and potassium citrate each play unique roles in keeping you hydrated and your body functioning smoothly. Our electrolyte drink mix is crafted with this in mind, designed to hydrate you optimally and boost your health and performance. Check out our Purelyte Zero Sugar Electrolyte Hydration Sachets for pure hydration.

References

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• Von Duvillard, S. P., Braun, W. A., Markofski, M., Beneke, R., & Leithäuser, R. (2004). Fluids and Hydration in Prolonged Endurance Performance. Nutrition, 20(7-8), 651-6.
• Cinar, V., Nizamlioglu, M., Mogulkoc, R., & Baltaci, A. K. (2007). The effect of magnesium supplementation on lactate levels of sportsmen and sedanter. Acta Physiologica Hungarica, 94(1-2), 36-44.
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• Potassium citrate: Kidney Disease Uses, Side Effects, Warnings (medicinenet.com)