Helpful HYDRATORS

What you need to know about electrolytes

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Is there anything worse than feeling parched post-workout, mid-illness or during the workday rush? Sometimes water doesn’t cut it, either - probably because you need added minerals and vitamins like magnesium, potassium and salts. That’s when electrolyte aids come in handy. But what exactly are they?

“They make up most of our sweat composition, so when we sweat, we are losing salts, otherwise known as electrolytes. In this aspect, they help keep us hydrated and prevent dehydration,” dietitian Mark Robinson tells WHO. Here, we give you the lowdown on the what, when and why - plus our favourite electrolyte supplements.