Electrolytes may help optimize your hydration, but when you drink them matters. Here, experts explain the best time to drink ...

Nearly 60 years ago, a physician working for the Florida Gators football team created a drink to help prevent heatstroke in players. Mixing water, salt, sugar and a splash of lemon juice, Dr. Robert ...

Ever since Gatorade was invented at the University of Florida in 1965, athletes have been guzzling sports drinks, or sips with electrolytes—minerals that have a natural electric charge when dissolved ...

Electrolytes provide your body with an electrical charge. Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric charge, says Brittney Bearden, a sports dietitian with Texas Health Sports ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Because our bodies are made up of around 60% water, nearly all of our cells are made up of electrolytes, ...

Hydrating the day before a race really shouldn’t differ much from any other day. Baker recommends aiming for that minimum ...

Every fluid and cell in our bodies contains electrolytes. Sodium, magnesium, potassium, and calcium are among the MVP ...

A classic 20-ounce bottle of lemon-lime Gatorade contains nearly one-eighth teaspoons of salt and 80 milligrams of potassium — electrolytes "to help replace what you sweat out," the product's ads say.

Whether you’re in the midst of a HIIT class or training for a marathon, our bodies run on adrenaline to lock in and finish a challenging workout. But if fatigue starts to set in, or your leg begins to ...

Looking for that extra hydration edge? The right timing can make a big difference! Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN An electrolyte drink can be a quick, convenient way to help you stay ...