About Electrolytes:
In the past, natural drinking water sources like springs, wells, rivers, and lakes naturally contained electrolytes. These water sources, originating from mountain springs and underground aquifers, picked up essential minerals such as sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium as they flowed through the surrounding rocks.
However, in today’s modern world, most of us rely on tap water, which undergoes filtration to remove pollutants from the public water supply. Unfortunately, this filtration process also strips the water of replenishing minerals that aid in the body’s absorption of water into its tissues. As a result, the taste of filtered water may not be as appealing, leading many people to not drink enough of it.
This situation has led to a significant portion of the American population living in a state of chronic dehydration.
Adequate hydration is essential for the body to function optimally. For instance, the digestive system alone produces about 7 liters of digestive juices a day, and other vital organs such as the skin, brain, heart, and liver require proper hydration to perform their functions.
When the body is dehydrated, it can lead to various symptoms such as inflammation, fatigue, moodiness, dizziness, cramps, constipation, headaches, migraines, and cravings for sugar and salt. However, intentionally adding electrolytes to our water can often resolve these issues. Many chronic migraine sufferers have experienced transformative results by incorporating electrolytes into their daily water intake.
Summary of the benefits of electrolyte products:
Electrolyte Balance: Electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, are essential for various bodily functions, including nerve signaling, muscle contractions, and pH balance. By adding electrolytes to filtered water, you can help maintain optimal electrolyte levels in the body.
Hydration: Electrolytes play a crucial role in maintaining proper hydration by helping to balance fluid levels in the body. Adding electrolytes to filtered water can enhance its hydrating properties, making it more effective in replenishing fluids lost through sweating or physical activity.
Improved Performance: When engaging in intense physical activity or exercise, electrolytes can be lost through sweat. Replenishing these electrolytes by adding them to filtered water can help support athletic performance, prevent muscle cramps, and maintain energy levels.
Recovery: After a workout or physical exertion, replenishing electrolytes is important for proper recovery. Adding electrolytes to filtered water can aid in post-exercise recovery by supporting muscle repair, reducing fatigue, and restoring electrolyte balance.
Healthy Cell Function: Electrolytes play a vital role in maintaining healthy cell function. They help regulate fluid balance, support nerve signaling, and facilitate proper muscle contractions.
Heat Stroke Prevention: Electrolyte drinks can help prevent heat stroke by supporting hydration and maintaining electrolyte balance, especially in hot and humid environments.
Convenience and Customization: Electrolyte powder is convenient and customizable. It can be easily mixed with water or other beverages, allowing individuals to tailor their electrolyte intake according to their needs and preferences.
Taste Enhancement: Some electrolyte powders or drops can add flavor to filtered water, making it more enjoyable to drink and encouraging proper hydration.
If you’re interested, here is what I do!
I use Trace Mineral Drops to add the minerals that had been taken out of my drinking water by the city and by myself from carbon block filtering. I typically add this to a flavored drink, like lemon and honey. Using it by itself, you will taste a bit of the electrolytes, which may taste odd to those who do not have electrolytes in their water.
My favorite recipe:
- 16 oz water
- 20 drops of Trace Mineral Drops
- 1/2 freshly squeezed lemon
- 1 Tbsp unfiltered honey
These are essential for instant hydration while on the move, whether it’s for travel, conferences, commuting, first-aid kits, and more!
The ultimate solution I dream of adding one day:
This Express Water Reverse Osmosis Alkaline Water Filtration System basically turns city/well water into spring water!
- 1st stage is a Sediment filter that targets dirt, dust, sand, and rust.
- stage 2 and 3 focus on pollutants like chlorine, volatile organic chemicals, and odor causing compounds.
- 4th stage focuses on lead, arsenic, chromium, fluoride, TDS, radium and others.
- The Alkaline Filter then adds 5 stages of mineralization, antioxidants, and oxygen to your water. The same way the healthiest natural springs on Earth add minerals.
- 10th stage does a final pass on your water, right before it comes through the faucet, removing any possible taste or odor.