Wait really? I would like to have an argument with a nurse fifteen years ago about this what do I need to know
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schildfrosch@feddit.org 4 weeks agoi think potassium is what actually makes the difference since it’s so critical for peeing the right amount and you tend to lose a lot of it
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Ariselas@piefed.ca 4 weeks ago
so water and a banana
captainlezbian@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
A glass of water and some fries
remotelove@lemmy.ca 4 weeks ago
Have a normal, balanced diet if you aren’t extremely active. So yeah, just eat a banana. :)
I run a lot and a sweat a lot, so my electrolyte loss is fairly high. (You can see the buildup of salts on my gear after it dries and before I wash it.) Electrolyte supplements are great for athletes that can’t practically make up the losses with regular food intake.
But… To say that Gatorade and other electrolyte drinks are overused by people who aren’t active is an understatement. Many people simply do not need the extra boost of sugar and salts and it’s just going to get pissed out anyway.
The reason I am a bit vocal about this is that 1. People should actually eat a decent diet just to get these basic salts and 2. Electrolyte supplements are awesome, extremely basic but extremely overused. They are extremely important, but not in the way marketing departments say they are.