How to beat electrolyte imbalances and feel better

Key points
- Electrolytes are electrically charged atoms called ions
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After stumbling from the finish line to where my friend was, he suggested we go and eat ramen. I said that sounded great, provided I could sit down and not actually have to eat any – I had no appetite. However, when I arrived at the restaurant, I felt more inclined to give the food a try. Something about that unhealthy sodium-rich broth along with plenty of pieces of sushi doused in soy sauce rejuvenated me. My bones and my spine slowly stopped feeling like tubes filled with eggshells.

Typically, less than half of calcium intake is absorbed in the gut, the rest either being excreted or potentially forming kidney stones or being transported to soft tissues where it can harden (calcify).

How much of each electrolyte do you need?
alcohol increases magnesium loss. And you may need to take in more potassium and calcium than usual if your diet is highly acidic, because acid load can cause leaching of potassium and calcium from muscle and bone. You should be extra careful if you’re taking diuretics, have high blood pressure or a kidney condition – set your intake based on professional medical advice if so.
u’re highly physically active and/or the weather is hot and humid. You may need to take in more magnesium than usual if you’re a regular drinker, because In conclusion
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