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electrolytes

PLGlass131
PLGlass131 Posts: 50 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
I have seen several people mentioning electrolytes. How do I know if I am getting enough? I run alot, so should I may be get like a after run drink that has them in it?

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  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    edited March 2016
    Don't other buying any electrolyte drinks from the store.
    Read this
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10352954/very-rough-draft-on-electrolytes#latest
  • Sarahb29
    Sarahb29 Posts: 952 Member
    I guess I've been wasting $$ on sugar free powerade. Dang!
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    Sarahb29 wrote: »
    I guess I've been wasting $$ on sugar free powerade. Dang!

    You can make your own but I've found the powerade to be very helpful and convenient. My local store sells the 32 oz ones for 60 cents a couple times a year and I always stock up
  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    Sarahb29 wrote: »
    I guess I've been wasting $$ on sugar free powerade. Dang!

    You're getting more artificial sweetener than any electrolytes in any of those. You'd have to drink about a dozen 20oz bottles to meet your needs using those.
    They are beneficial on high carb diets where the constant state of inflammation causes water retention. Lol
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