You probably know by now that electrolytes are one of the most important components that are more than vital for our survival. What’s so important about them is the fact that they carry a certain charge that produces electricity once it’s dissolved in some water.
In our bodies, these electrolytes produce potassium, bicarbonate, hydrogen phosphate, chloride, sodium, and magnesium.
Below we’ve provided some facts about all of these components and what they do to our bodies. If interested, scroll down below!
Magnesium
- Improves muscle contraction
- Promotes bone strength
- Lowers anxiety
- Improves your heart rhythm
- Promotes proper digestion
Sodium
- Improves muscle contraction
- Maintains fluid balance
- Improved nerve signaling
Calcium
- Prevents blood cloths
- Improves muscle contraction
- Better nerve signaling
- Promotes healthy teeth and bones
- Helps with cell division
Chloride
- Helps maintain a proper fluid balance
- Potassium
- Proper blood pressure
- Promotes better muscle function
Did you recently go to get checked and found out that you have an electrolyte imbalance?
That’s probably the main reason behind you reading this post. If your doctor hasn’t told you yet, the reasons behind this condition can be an unhealthy diet, chemotherapy, using antibiotics, and improper absorption of food. Some other reasons include having the flu, kidney damage, or some other medication use.
Symptoms
- Insomnia
- Feeling restless
- Muscle aches
- Having a fever
- Feeling thirsty
- Having anxiety
- Fluctuations in body weight
- Joint pain
- Heart problems
- Irregular blood pressure
- Bone problems
- Migraines
- Fatigue
- Having cramps
Are you experiencing these issues? If your answer is yes, it means that you need to start off looking for ways to improve your current state. Experiencing at least one of the symptoms above can be a problem because it stops you from living a normal, balanced life.
The main thing you need to do is to improve your diet. Your diet always has to do the most with your health issues. Try exercising, and taking supplements to improve your electrolyte imbalance.
Good luck!
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