What are electrolytes?Updated 16 days ago

Electrolytes—including sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and chloride—are electrically charged minerals that facilitate thousands of bodily functions. They regulate:

• Fluid balance in and between cells

• Nerve signaling and brain function

• Muscle contractions (including your heartbeat)

• Energy production at the cellular level

• pH balance throughout your body

• Temperature regulation and cooling