Replenish Electrolytes (Isotonic)

For those that enjoy alcohol, consuming too much often results in hangover symptoms – so can electrolytes help? The answer is yes. Electrolytes are essential to recovering from hangovers. To understand this concept let’s discuss what happens when you are hungover and what your body is telling you about it's needs. What happens to your body when you're hungover? If you have ever been hungover, you know that it typically occurs when the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) decreases, and the body begins to metabolize and eliminate the alcohol. What is happening is that your body is undergoing a physiological change to combat alcohol in the system. Common symptoms of a hangover include: Headaches, fatigue, nausea or vomiting, sensitivity to light, muscle aches and pains, cognitive difficulties, and feeling severely dehydrated. A bit more on common hangover symptoms... Dehydration: Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it increases urine production, leading to fluid loss and dehydration. Hence why you get dry mouth, excessive thirst, dizziness, and fatigue. Electrolyte imbalance: Alcohol disrupts the balance of electrolytes in your body, including sodium, potassium, and magnesium. This is why you feel muscle weakness, fatigue, and muscle cramps. Gastrointestinal irritation: Alcohol irritates the lining of the stomach and intestines, leading to nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort. Inflammatory response: Alcohol triggers an inflammatory response in the body, which can contribute to headaches, muscle aches, and overall feelings of discomfort. How do electrolytes cure hangovers? Electrolytes can potentially help with some symptoms of a hangover. Drinking alcohol can lead to increased urine production, which can result in fluid and electrolyte loss. Replenishing electrolytes can help restore the body's electrolyte balance and alleviate some symptoms associated with dehydration, such as fatigue, muscle weakness, and headaches. However, it's important to note that electrolytes alone cannot reverse the effects of excessive alcohol consumption or fully relieve all hangover symptoms. It’s important to also rest and consume nutritious foods with protein to recover. Hot tips to avoid hangovers. While you're drinking alcohol, consume a glass of water with electrolytes for every glass of alcohol you drink. Carry convenient on-the-go sachets with you if attending parties or events. Remember to drink a tall glass of electrolytes before going to bed. Try cocktail recipes (made with electrolytes) in place of sugar-filled juices. For example: Wild Berry Electrolytes + Enhanced Collagen Bellini Doing these things can help prevent some hangover symptoms the next day.

Find out more about the minerals that your body needs on a daily basis. You need electrolytes daily. But what are they? Electrolytes are minerals (like sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and magnesium) that conduct an electrical charge when mixed with water. These electrolytes are essential to the body, and because they conduct an electrical charge are also referred to as salts. Yes, your body needs salt for several reasons. Role of electrolytes in your body The basic function of electrolytes is to regulate the flow of fluid and salts inside and outside of your cells. This is key to ensure you are well hydrated. Water alone doesn’t contain nutrients, so you may be deficient in helping your body send key signals and impulses if you're not providing your body with key essential minerals. Electrolytes: help regulate a variety of your body’s most essential functions, including sending signals throughout your body’s nervous system help maintain a balanced pH and temperature so that your cells and organs are functioning optimally support the digestive system through opening and closing of channels that need an ionic balance help your muscles contract and avoid cramping during activity control the constant impulses in your body to keep your heart beating, lungs breathing and brain functioning optimally supports your immunity and return to health after being ill You cannot have hydration without electrolytes Hydration = Water + Electrolytes When you sweat, urinate, or experience diarrhea, you lose electrolytes along with fluid, which can lead to dehydration and other health problems. Therefore, you're losing electrolytes daily and should replace them daily. While water is essential for staying hydrated, it does not contain significant amounts of electrolytes. Therefore, if you engage in intense physical activity or live in a hot and humid climate, simply drinking water may not be enough to replenish the electrolytes you lose through sweat. Without a balance of electrolytes and water, you can find yourself dehydrated. How to choose the right electrolytes... Electrolyte-rich beverages, such as sports drinks or coconut water, can provide the necessary minerals to help restore your electrolyte balance and prevent dehydration. However, it's important to be mindful of the added sugars and calories in some sports drinks and to choose lower-sugar options. Or you can make your own electrolyte drink using natural ingredients like fruit juice, honey, and salt. Organika's Electrolytes powder provide the essential minerals you need to replenish your body daily, without caffeine and without any sugar. What's even better is that this formula is gentle for everyday use. Want more from your electrolytes? Electrolytes Defence - Essential electrolytes coupled with immune boosting ingredients: zinc, elderberry and echinacea Electrolytes + Enhanced Collagen - Essential electrolytes coupled with Canada’s #1 Collagen Powder† for stronger joints, healthier hair, skin, and nails In summary, while water is essential for hydration, electrolytes are important for maintaining fluid balance and supporting various bodily functions.

Check the list to ensure you're well hydrated every day. Facts are facts, your body needs electrolytes to be properly hydrated. It’s the balance of fluid inside and outside your cells that defines if you are hydrated enough. This fluid balance is thanks to trace minerals that conduct electrical charges... minerals called electrolytes. What do you need to know about electrolytes? Electrolytes are important for overall health and well-being, and you need them daily. Drinking fluids that contain electrolytes can help replenish lost fluids and prevent dehydration, helping improve many functions in your body including things like: Nerve signalling Muscle contraction Digestion and metabolism Skin health Eliminating wastes And more Some electrolytes, such as potassium and magnesium, play a role in promoting healthy skin. For example, potassium may help regulate blood flow and oxygenation to the skin, while magnesium may help support collagen synthesis and prevent skin aging. How do you know if you are lacking electrolytes? There are several signs that you may not have enough electrolytes in your body, but here are some telltale signs you should look out for: Muscle cramps: since electrolytes help regulate muscle function, an imbalance can cause muscle cramps or spasms. Fatigue: electrolytes are involved in energy production and can help combat fatigue, therefore a lack of them can lead to decreased energy levels. Headaches: electrolyte imbalances can cause headaches or migraines, especially if dehydration is a factor. Nausea and vomiting: sometime an imbalance of electrolytes can lead to digestive issues, including nausea and vomiting; sometimes a side effect of headaches as well. Dizziness: Electrolytes help regulate blood pressure, and an imbalance can lead to lightheadedness. Weakness: Electrolytes are important for muscle strength, and when low in these key minerals, you can feel some weakness or decreased physical performance (ask any athlete). Urine colour is clear: if your urine is completely clear, like water... it means that you probably don't have the balance of minerals your body is striving for. Your urine should be slightly yellow, like champagne or lemonade. Irregular heartbeat: Electrolyte imbalances can affect heart function and cause irregular heartbeats or palpitations... in this case it’s important to seek medical attention immediately. Replenishing your electrolytes by adding them into your water is an easy way to improve your hydration daily. TIP: Add electrolytes to your water and drink it down before you start your day, see the difference it makes! SHOP OUR ELECTROLYTES