Electrolyte drinks can be helpful in some situations, such as rehydration after heavy exercise or during illness, but most people don't need to drink them every day, and excessive consumption can ...

Rebecca Jaspan is a registered dietitian specializing in anorexia, binge eating disorder, and bulimia, as well as disordered eating and orthorexia. Electrolyte powders are made up of sodium, potassium ...

Drinking plenty of water is essential to staying hydrated, but sometimes, H20 alone doesn’t cut it, says Dr. Matthew Sedgley, a physician specializing in sports medicine at MedStar Health. Those who ...

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...

Find the best electrolyte powders and drinks for rehydration and energy, reviewed by experts. Brands include Liquid I.V., ...

You can drink all the water you want, but without electrolytes, your body struggles to use it. That’s because electrolytes are essential minerals that allow your cells to absorb and retain fluids, ...

Whether you’re working out, battling a fever, standing in the sunshine, or any other sweaty activity—you are losing electrolytes. So, it is unsurprising that a wide variety of health brands claim to ...

Discover the top 11 electrolyte powders of 2026, taste-tested and expert-approved. From LMNT to Liquid IV, these are the best ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Electrolytes are ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. Not everyone needs to be tearing open packets of electrolyte powders all day, however. “I’m always ...