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> if you are in need a good source of electrolytes

How do you know if you're in need of a good source of electrolytes?

If you workout and have sharp, sudden muscle cramps in the affected areas, youre in need of electrolytes.

If you are about to do the same workout that causes the above, its a good idea to imbide them beforehand instead.

You'll probably consume three of the most common electrolytes; sodium, potassium, and calcium even without trying. Sources table salt, bananas, milk. Chloride is in tomato products and tomatoes also are sources of potassium. The others are quite common in everyday food types too.

You pretty much need to go out of your way to not consume any of those essential electrolytes. SI can't really imagine that strenuous exercise shouldn't deplete electrolytes unless it's for a really long period in hot conditions.

I don’t eat much, big fan if Green Chef’s paleo menu, typical dinner is under 500 calories. I generally eat salad for Lunch.

Huh, interesting, thanks!

If you are burning 1500+ calories a 4-5 days a week for example.

Doesn’t pretty much every human do this daily to survive?

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