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Electrolytes are essential to our body’s function. We need to replenish our body’s electrolytes. What are electrolytes? Sodium (a major electrolyte) where it is found and what it does, the causes of dehydration and the uses of sports drinks all will help one to understand why we need electrolytes and why we need to keep them in our body.
Electrolytes are electrically charged particles in body fluids. ... Sodium is one of the most important electrolytes in the body. ... It is vital that sodium stays in the diet otherwise the water concentration could rise and the imbalance of the electrolytes could cause dehydration and many other problems could occur if it is not balanced out soon. ...
Lungs are also involved with using electrolytes. ... The electrolytes in the fluids are used to balance the concentration of ions inside and outside of cells. ... The drink replenishes the body with vital electrolytes that the body needs to function normally. ... Much needed electrolytes are lost during exercise through sweat. ... The body needs the right amount of certain electrolytes just to maintain bodily functions. One can keep the right balance of electrolytes by eating a balanced diet and drinking plenty of fluids.
Approximate Word count = 922
Approximate Pages = 3.7
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