Why Most Electrolyte Drinks Are Failing Your Body
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Have you seen how many electrolyte drinks claim things out of the ordinary? Perhaps the most basic idea to keep electrolyte sticks with you is to support hydration in the body. However, many products leave your body dehydrated instead. They contain excess sugar, synthetic materials, artificial additives, and other ingredients that make you more fatigued. You keep drinking brightly colored drinks after workouts and still feel heavily drained. What is wrong here? Why are these electrolytes failing your body? Sugar Overload Disguised as Hydration Most sports drinks are advertised as electrolytes that will restore your body's balance or provide energy. However, they contain lots of sugar that they use to give an instant energy spike. This spike is soon followed by crashes. Some electrolytes even contain as much as 30 grams of sugar. That is equivalent to sugared soda drinks! This excess sugar coming in through just water forces your kidneys to work harder. It actually tak...