Why You Need Electrolytes Even When You’re Not Exercising
When many of us hear the word “electrolytes,” we envision an athlete knocking back a bottle of fluorescent green liquid, while beads of sweat trickle down their face. This has been the image of electrolyte drinks, or “sports drinks,” for decades.And it’s a fallacy. Yes, athletes need more electrolytes than non-athletes. And yes, when you [...]