When to take electrolytes? How to stay hydrated during a heatwave
WITH the UK currently experiencing a heatwave, staying hydrated is key.
However, simply topping up your glass with water might not always be the key to the best hydration source. Enter electrolytes.
Genesis Advanced Hydration, £19.99 (was £31.99)
These essential minerals, like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, help your body retain fluids more effectively.
Protein Works has spotted a growing demand for smarter, sugarless hydration solutions that suit everyday lifestyles, not just athletes.
The brand has launched the Genesis Advanced Hydration drink, which is currently on sale for £19.99, down from its original price of £31.99.
The drink is designed for people on the go and will hydrate you whether you're tackling a heatwave, a long commute, or going for a run.
What do electrolytes do?
Electrolytes are essential minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
These blends carry an electric charge and play a vital role in keeping your body and its functions behaving properly.
They help to regulate fluid balance by controlling how much water stays in your cells and how much is excreted.
We lose water every time we sweat, drink caffeine, or experience stress, meaning our body loses electrolytes.
These need to be replaced to maintain physical and mental performance, especially during the warmer months.
Without enough electrolytes, you can feel fatigued, dizzy, or sluggish.
Electrolytes are especially important during heatwaves, exercise, and busy days.
What are electrolytes good for?
Electrolytes are important in hot weather or during intense exercise, but you don't have to be running marathons to need them.
Factors including daily stress, busy schedules, and even mild heat can deplete your electrolytes, which leads to low mood, fatigue, and feeling unbalanced.
Genesis Advanced Hydration offers a fast, sugar-free way to replenish what your body has lost.
Kyle Crowley, Chief Product Officer at Protein Works, explained: 'While water is essential, it's not always sufficient.
"On its own, plain water can dilute electrolyte levels, especially when consumed in high volumes without supporting minerals."
Are electrolytes good for you?
Yes, absolutely. Electrolytes help your body absorb and hold onto fluids more effectively than just drinking water alone.
Not only are electrolytes good for you, they're essential for supporting your overall health.
While your diet naturally provides some electrolytes, factors like heat, exercise, stress, or too much caffeine can quickly deplete them.
Kyle Crowley explains, "Drinking plain water in large amounts without electrolytes can actually dilute your body's natural mineral balance — leaving you feeling bloated, sluggish, or oddly, thirstier than before.
Adding, "Functional hydration drinks, on the other hand, help replenish what the body actually uses to keep your body's balance in check.'
Adding a balanced, sugar-free electrolyte drink like Genesis Advanced Hydration to your routine can help restore these vital minerals and support better hydration, energy, and focus throughout the day.
What is the best drink to replace electrolytes?
Kyle Crowley states, 'Most hydration products are still rooted in outdated formulas with either too much sugar, or just water with some flavouring.
"We wanted to build something smarter, more complete."
Genesis Advanced Hydration leads the charge in functional hydration for the everyday person.
It contains a science-backed blend of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, alongside coconut water extract, B vitamins, and vitamin C.
With no sugar, no fat, and 100% plant-based ingredients, it's a clean, refreshing alternative to old-school sugary sports drinks.
It also comes in two flavours: Summer Orange or Berry Burst.
You get 30 servings in each pot, and the price is currently reduced from £31.99 to £19.99 online.
Can I drink electrolyte water every day?
Yes, especially during heatwaves or hectic days when you're more prone to dehydration.
Electrolytes are good for you and will be especially important if you lead an active lifestyle, work in hot environments, or simply want to stay on top of your hydration.
While plain water is essential, electrolyte drinks offer added benefits by helping your body absorb and retain fluids more effectively.
Just be mindful to choose sugar-free, balanced options like Protein Works' Genesis Advanced Hydration. As with anything, moderation is key.
Can you have too many electrolytes?
Overconsuming electrolytes is rare, so it's not a huge concern, but balance is key.
Electrolytes are essential for our health, but having too many can cause imbalances known as electrolyte disorders.
This happens when levels of minerals like sodium, potassium, calcium, or magnesium become too high in the body.
Symptoms can include headaches, muscle cramps, nausea, irregular heartbeat, or confusion.
This is rare and typically only occurs from excessive supplementation intake, certain medications, or underlying medical conditions.
So it's unlikely to occur from too much electrolyte water.
Genesis Advanced Hydration, makes it easy to stay topped up without overdoing it.
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