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Electrolytes & Hydration

A hydration mix is its electrolyte panel — the per-serving milligrams of sodium, potassium, and magnesium — not its flavor or its "science" language. This hub teaches the read: compare on the panel and the sugar line, know that mixes range from a gram of sodium per serving to a token amount in a sugary base, and match the product to your situation rather than the marketing. And the standing caveat, plainly: if you manage blood pressure or a kidney or heart condition, your sodium and potassium targets are a clinician conversation, not a drink mix's call.

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Comparisons

Glossary terms

Electrolyte Panel
The per-serving milligrams of sodium, potassium, and magnesium — the real spec.
Sodium
The main electrolyte lost in sweat — read the milligrams, mind the caveat.
Potassium
A common secondary electrolyte — dose varies, needs are individual.
Magnesium
Included in some mixes — the form and dose both matter.
Sodium-to-Potassium Ratio
How a mix balances its two headline electrolytes — a spec to compare.
Osmolality
How concentrated a drink is — the basis of "hypotonic" marketing.
Added Sugar
Listed separately on the panel — a little helps absorption, a lot is just soda.

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