Summer brings long, sunny days and often more physical activity. Whether you exercise, work in the garden or just enjoy the warm weather, your body loses more fluids than usual. What many people often forget is that you lose not only water through sweating, but also important electrically charged minerals: electrolytes. So proper hydration goes beyond just drinking enough - it's also about replenishing what you lose. In this blog you will read what exactly electrolytes are, why they are so important especially in hot weather and how you can replenish them naturally.
What are electrolytes and what do they do in your body?
Electrolytes are minerals that carry electrical charge once dissolved in a liquid, such as water. They are found in our blood, sweat and urine and are essential for numerous body processes. Among other things, electrolytes together ensure proper fluid balance, conduct nerve impulses and muscle contraction. Because the body does not produce electrolytes itself, it is important