electrolyte water

Sodium-enhanced hydration fluid

Electrolyte water is water enhanced with dissolved minerals—typically sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium—that conduct electrical charges in the body.

Marketed for hydration during exercise or illness, it replaces minerals lost through sweat or dehydration: I grabbed some electrolyte water after my run.

Whether it hydrates better than plain water for everyday use is debatable.

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replenish · sweat · hot yoga · workout · ions · alkaline · pH · balanced · refreshing · recovery · hangover cure · thirst · magnesium · gym · fitness influencer · dehydration · cramps · runner

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Opposites
mineral/ion content

electrolyte waterdistilled water

Liquid stripped of minerals

purified water · plain water · tap water · soft water · spring water

hydration optimization

electrolyte wateralcohol

Intoxicating hydroxyl compound

coffee · energy drinks · soda · diuretics · beer

processing/enhancement

electrolyte waterdistilled water

Liquid stripped of minerals

plain water · tap water · municipal water · raw water · well water

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G