Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Electrolyte powders may contain extra vitamins in addition to magnesium, potassium and sodium. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; ...

Electrolyte drinks can be helpful in some situations, such as rehydration after heavy exercise or during illness, but most people don't need to drink them every day, and excessive consumption can ...

Have you ever finished a run and noticed a thin layer of salt built up on your arms or forehead? This is evidence of your body losing salt – or electrolytes – through sweat. Keeping on top of your ...