Electrolyte drinks and tablets, used to replace electrolytes (charged minerals such as sodium and potassium) after heavy sweating or diarrhea, can affect your blood pressure. Too much sodium can raise blood pressure, while increased potassium intake can relax blood vessels and help lower blood pressure, but your health status also influences these effects.

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How Do Electrolytes Affect Blood Pressure?

Electrolytes are minerals like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium that become electrically charged when dissolved in water. Sourced predominantly from foods and beverages, these electrolytes play an important role in many bodily functions, including fluid balance, nerve and muscle function, and acid-base balance (pH) .

Electrolytes also play a central role

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