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Wellness marketing is a little out of control , and electrolytes are as buzzy as it gets. Touted by influencers and podcasters as a miracle supplement that helps your body perform at its peak, electrolyte beverages are as numerous as they are readily available. But the dietitians and nutritionists I spoke with are less willing to embrace these beverages as a cure-all for what ails you.

I say as much in our guide to electrolyte powders : Whether or not you need to drink electrolyte water, and how frequently, depends on a whole lot of individual circumstances. We'll break it all down for you be

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