Electrolytes are key to staying properly hydrated, but nutritionist Francesca Alfano says their purpose is often misunderstood.
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The list of ailments that dehydration can cause seems neverending.
Fatigue, headaches, immune health, andeven your moodcan all be impacted by less-than-stellar hydration levels.
Francesca Alfano is a certified dietitian nutritionist and owner of her NYC-based private coaching business, Francesca Alfano Nutrition.
Martin Riese, a water sommelier and author, posteda video on TikTokall about the perfect hydration formula.
But the truth is, hes not a nutrition expert.
Perfect hydration means the consumption of water plus electrolytes, he explains.
Riese recommends spring water or mineral water since they have way more electrolytes.
So how does all of this check out with a certified dietician nutritionist?
First, a refresher on electrolytes, where to find them, and what they do in your body.
You definitely need electrolytes to stay hydrated, so Riese has that right.
It is not necessary to add electrolytes to all of your water, says Alfano.
Your body also does a great job of working to maintain electrolyte balance in the body, she says.
I also recommend being mindful of how much you are sweating each day, she says.
If you are someone who sweats a lot, replenishing electrolytes is important.
Other than that, though?
Water should do the job just fine.
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