Need Electrolytes?

As an athlete, you know staying hydrated is a key to performance. And for those of us who engage in high-intensity activities and sweat a lot, electrolyte supplementation is necessary.

Electrolytes help keep the water in your body balanced, they maintain pH levels and help move nutrients in and out of cells. Electrolytes help muscles, nerves and organs work properly.

A 2011 study found that daily water and sodium losses in “active athletes during hot weather exposure can induce water and electrolyte deficits.” The study claims that if there’s no urgency for recovery, you can replace water and electrolytes through your normal eating and drinking. But if you want to recover in less than 24 hours, consuming electrolytes is optimal.

The key is to take electrolytes before you need them. Not having a good electrolyte balance can lead to  muscle twitching and muscle cramps, increased thirst, poor endurance, salt craving and irritability.

Hydration products are having a huge moment. There are tons of sports and electrolyte drinks on the market, many of which are full of sugars and fillers. For instance, Gatorade contains sugar as well as artificial dyes. The best electrolytes replenish sodium, chloride, potassium and magnesium. And, the good news is that there are many products now available that contain natural ingredients.

So, just like reading food labels is imperative to optimal health, so is reading supplement labels.

Performance Hydration by Cerus Performance contains a balance of natural electrolytes as well as coconut water powder, which has its own mineral profile. We also use natural, organic fruit powders for flavor. But, what really sets us apart is that we’ve added creatine monohydrate for the ultimate boost in performance. 

I’m sure we don’t have to remind you of the benefits of creatine - most of our customers take it for muscle and cognitive benefits. So, instead of mixing electrolytes and creatine or taking them separately, we offer this combo as a one-two punch for your hydration and your performance.

The point is this: you work out hard, you sweat, it’s hot outside and you want to perform - amp up your performance with electrolytes and creatine, aka Performance Hydration!