Electrolytes is a substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in a polar solvent, such as water.
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Uses
- The level of an electrolyte in the blood can become too high or too low, leading to an imbalance. Electrolyte levels can change in relation to water levels in the body as well as other factors.
Important electrolytes are lost in sweat during exercise, including sodium and potassium. The concentration can also be affected by rapid loss of fluids, such as after a bout of diarrhea or vomiting.
Benefits
- Electrolytes are vital for the normal functioning of the human body.
- Fruits and vegetables are good sources of electrolytes.
- Common electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium and bicarbonate.
Cautions
- frequent urination
- irregular heartbeat
- lethargy
- fatigue
- moodiness and irritability
- nausea
- stomach pain
- vomiting
- extreme muscle weakness
Interactions
- Not known.
Other names
- n/a
References
Source: Medicalnewstoday, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153188.php
Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolyte