I always hear the term with electrolytes

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The term "with electrolytes" on sports drink labels primarily refers to the inclusion of sodium and potassium, which help replenish the salts lost during exercise. Electrolytes are essential for maintaining hydration and proper muscle function, making them beneficial for athletes. Most sports drinks contain sugar, salt, and sometimes baking soda, marketed as a way to enhance performance. The discussion highlights that the salty taste experienced after sweating indicates the loss of these electrolytes. Overall, the effectiveness of sports drinks largely hinges on their ability to replace these lost salts.
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I always hear the term "with electrolytes!"

I always hear the term "with electrolytes!" thrown onto sports drink labels. What does this mean? Is it really useful for athletes? I thought electrolytes were chemicals that conducted electricity as a liquid - but it's been a long time since chem class.

EDIT: Sorry, meant to post in general discussion. Please move!
 
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You lose salt when you run. The sports drinks contains salt to replenish them. Electrolytes, when used in sports drinks, is just a fancy way of saying "salt".

By the way, the ingredients in most sports drinks are: Sugar, salt (sodium & potassium) and baking soda.
And they sell this cheapass concoction by the millions.
 


Yeah, if you've ever licked your skin after a sweaty exercise you will quickly notice a distinct salty taste.
 


pallidin said:
Yeah, if you've ever licked your skin after a sweaty exercise you will quickly notice a distinct salty taste.

Well, I usually only lick my calves, and sometimes my lower back. I guess those areas aren't very salty, so I hadn't noticed.
 


KingNothing said:
Well, I usually only lick my calves, and sometimes my lower back. I guess those areas aren't very salty, so I hadn't noticed.

My elbow doesn't seem very salty either, hmm...
 

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