The Electrolyte Myth: Hydrate with sport drinks. 

Just like anything, too many electrolytes can be unhealthy.

Damage from excess electrolytes:

• Excess sodium (hypernatremia) can cause dizziness, vomiting, and diarrhea.
• Excess potassium (hyperkalemia) can impact your kidney function and cause heart arrhythmia, nausea, and an irregular heartbeat.
• Excess calcium (hypercalcemia) can lead to fatigue, lethargy, seizures, and bone and joint pain.
• Excess magnesium can cause muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, and heart arrhythmia, and at worst - muscular and neurological damage.



Conclusion:

Electrolytes play a very important role in our daily lives.

Electrolyte drinks play a role in replenishing lost fluids; however, they are only needed in specific situations and should be considered in your Hydration Program if the work environmental conditions require electrolyte replacement. 

Drinking water is PRIMARY in all situations…Add in electrolyte drinks when necessary.