Imbalances in electrolytes, whether due to dehydration, illness or poor diet, can cause symptoms of muscle cramps, fatigue, irregular heartbeat and even severe health issues if not corrected.

Water and electrolyte drinks both hydrate you. Sometimes electrolyte replacement is necessary if you have a medical condition ...

Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, is a sports nutritionist with the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery, the WNBA New York Liberty, Juilliard, and the School of American Ballet ...

BALTIMORE — Women are more likely than men to have low potassium, which can lead to several health issues. Mercy Medical Center's Dr. Ernestine Wright said estrogen and progesterone play a role ...

5 low potassium symptoms to keep an eye out for, according to an RD and a cardiologist 1. You’ve got a headache, dry mouth, or are generally super thirsty ...

“Low electrolyte levels can cause symptoms like muscle cramps, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, and nausea,” shares Wallace. “In more severe cases, they may lead to confusion, irregular ...

Electrolyte beverages can help your body stay balanced — but may worsen symptoms if you’re sick "Whether people are athletes or not, the human body is constantly losing water through normal ...

A 2021 study into the effect of sodium supplements and climate during ultramarathons, found that salt tablets did not appear to protect athletes from symptoms of low electrolytes, such as cramps.