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Electrolytes and heart health: A science-based guide

Most people haven’t heard of Lewis Dahl. He was a scientist that ran a number of sodium-related studies back in the 60s and 70s. His most famous experiments featured rats (now called “Dahl rats”… See more

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How sodium deficiency can impact your mood

WEBMental health is the fruit of many inputs. And oftentimes many things are out of our control, but getting enough sodium isn’t one of them. Today, I’ll explore why we crave sodium, how sodium deficiency can affect the …

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Sodium deficiency: Symptoms, causes, and solutions

WEBHowever, the health risks of consuming too little sodium are overlooked far more than the health risks of underconsuming other nutrients. Electrolytes, especially sodium and …

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8 hydration benefits: Energy, clarity, and beyond

WEB#6: Heart health. You can’t talk about cardiovascular health without talking about fluid balance. Fluid balance is what keeps your blood pressure—perhaps the most important marker of heart health—within …

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Magnesium: Benefits and best sources

WEBHigher intakes, better density, stronger bones. This effect (for magnesium at least) also holds for women with osteoporosis. Additionally, magnesium helps the body activate vitamin D — an essential nutrient that for bone …

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How to prevent an electrolyte imbalance (and what …

WEBAn electrolyte imbalance is an underrecognized cause of both mild and more serious health problems—including headaches, muscle cramps, low energy, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, bone density issues, weakness, …

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Potassium: Benefits and best sources

WEBIn 84,360 women from The Nurses’ Health Study, the women who consumed the most potassium had a 38% lower diabetes risk over six years than women in the lowest potassium quintile. But it’s worth noting that …

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Why your brain needs electrolytes (especially sodium)

WEBElectrolytes have two primary roles in your body: Conducting nerve impulses and other cellular communications. Regulating fluid balance. Big surprise: The first job is critical for cognitive function. Your brain is a …

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What electrolytes do for you: Sodium-potassium pumps and

WEBAccordingly, deficiencies in sodium and potassium have each been linked to poor heart health outcomes. When it comes to heart health, sodium is the most controversial …

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Health risks of a low-sodium diet

WEBFor most people, a good starting point is 4–6 grams of sodium per day (that’s about 2 to 3 teaspoons of salt). This recommendation is based on data from a 2011 JAMA study that …

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Why electrolytes matter for cardiovascular health

WEBAs a health educator, I’ve spoken to countless folks about heart disease prevention. For instance, I spoke at length about cardiovascular health on my podcast with Dr. Bill …

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LMNT’s electrolyte ratios explained

WEBThe Electrolytes In LMNT. As you can now likely recall in your sleep, each serving of LMNT contains 1000 mg of sodium, 200 mg of potassium, and 60 mg of magnesium. This …

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Is sodium good or bad for you

WEBThis has changed. Today the USDA recommends capping sodium at 2.3 grams per day to reduce the risk of hypertension and heart disease. The American Heart Association …

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What is stevia, and is it healthy

WEBHealth Benefits of Stevia. Stevia hasn’t yet earned “health-food” status like blueberries, but I am intrigued by the benefits. Here’s what the latest science has to say. #1: Anti …

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Why electrolytes matter for immune health

WEBElectrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium have both direct and indirect roles in regulating your immune system. They protect against infections, modulate the …

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What is citric acid

WEB#2: Kidney Health. You just learned how citric acid binds to calcium and helps it enter bone. This calcium-binding action also stops calcium from crystallizing. This is good news for …

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What you need to know about hydration

WEBLuis Villaseñor. Science → What you need to know about hydration. Conventional wisdom recommends drinking 8 glasses of water per day to stay hydrated. Eight a day keeps the …

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Electrolyte water: Benefits and best sources

WEBElectrolyte water is precisely what it sounds like: water that contains dissolved electrolytes. Both ingredients are crucial for human health. Water is fundamental to life. It’s what …

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What is malic acid

WEBHealth Benefits of Malic Acid. Malic acid isn’t just a flavoring and preservative. It also offers health benefits. Here are the most promising: #1: Enhanced mineral absorption. When …

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Keto for gut health and digestion

WEBKeto for Gut Health. I don’t like to throw around terms like “keto” without defining what they mean. In one sentence, the ketogenic diet is a very low-carb diet that promotes a unique …

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