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Electrolytes

For long, hot, sweaty sessions — not something a normal gym workout requires.

EVIDENCE
Moderate
TYPICAL DOSE
Follow the product; sodium is the one that matters most for heavy sweaters, roughly 300–700 mg per litre of fluid
TIMING
During and after long or hot sessions, alongside your water.
WHAT IT IS

Sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride — the minerals lost in sweat that keep hydration and muscle function working.

WHY (OR WHY NOT)

Genuinely useful when you sweat heavily for a long time — hot-weather endurance, long rides, back-to-back training. For a 45-minute indoor session, water and a normal diet cover it; you don't need the sachet.

CAUTIONS
  • !Most sports drinks are electrolytes plus a lot of sugar — read the label if you're watching calories.
  • !If you're on a low-sodium diet for medical reasons, check with your doctor first.

Note:General information, not medical advice. Supplements interact with medications and conditions — check with your doctor before starting anything, especially if you're pregnant, nursing or managing a health condition.

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