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Electrolytes
Electrolytes are substances like sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, hydrogen, calcium in the body.
Dr. Alok Agrawal reviewed this
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A 24-year old male asked:
What are electrolytes made of?
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A 36-year old asked:
What are electrolyte imbalances?
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A 38-year old asked:
Too many electrolytes, is that bad?
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A 44-year old asked:
I have low electrolytes what does it means?
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A 41-year old asked:
What does it mean if my electrolytes are low?
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A 36-year old female asked about a female:
How can i improve my electrolyte balance in my body?
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A 40-year old asked:
How can I keep my electrolytes up during triathlons?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: electrolytes?
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A 22-year old female asked:
What exactly are electrolytes? I've always wondered this.
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A 22-year old asked:
What is the best to improve electrolyte imbalances in my child?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Would I know if I had electrolyte issues what would be symptoms ?
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A 44-year old asked:
What effects can having an imbalance in electrolytes have on your body?
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A 40-year old female asked:
What would typically be done or prescribed if my electrolytes are low? Thanks
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A 28-year old female asked:
How do I know if I have right balance in electrolytes? How to take in the right amount?
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A 33-year old female asked:
What exactly are electrolytes? Why are they important and how can I make sure mine stay balanced?
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A 18-year old female asked:
What happens if you have to many electrolytes? can you have to many electrolytes? can you have to little?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is magnesium an electrolyte?
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A 52-year old asked:
Does starch have electrolytes?
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A 20-year old female asked:
How do you fix an electrolyte imbalance?
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A 41-year old female asked:
What are the signs/symptoms of an electrolyte imbalance?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can you tell me how i can replenish electrolytes/hydration?
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A 55-year old male asked:
What can I get other than gatorade that has electrolytes in it?
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A 27-year old female asked:
What is the correct ingredient measurments for a homemade electrolyte water mix?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is there a way to make a safe pedialyte-type of electrolyte at home for my child?
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A 30-year old male asked:
As one who exercises regularly, is it good to drink "electrolyte" drinks to replenish one's electrolyte balance?
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A 36-year old female asked:
What is Ions or Electrolytes function for our body? Could Ions stimulates our thirst and enhance our body fluid ?
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A 35-year old asked:
What do you advise if I'm looking for products similar to propel water or drinks with electrolytes that I can buy in drugstores or supermarket, what can you recommend?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Can coconut water replenish electrolytes?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can a blood test measure electrolyte levels?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Can a colonoscopy prep deplete electrolytes?
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