Electrolytes

Electrolytes play a critically important role within the body. They’re effectively particles that facilitate and assist the movement of electrical signals throughout your body. When we sweat and go to the toilet we reduce the levels of electrolytes in our bodies.

The most common electrolytes are: Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Calcium; Magnesium; Phosphate; Bicarbonate. 

All of these – with the exception of bicarbonate – are mineral electrolytes. Given that they are minerals, they are available from exogenous sources such as foodstuffs or supplements. Each different electrolyte has various different roles to play throughout the body.