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Ways to replenish electrolytes instead of drinking gatorade or powerade?

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From other food: You can get them from regular meals as well.

Answered 6/9/2019

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A member asked:

Ways to replenish electrolytes instead of drinking gatorade or powerade?

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Dr. G. Wen answered

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