If you have an electrolyte imbalance, you may experience some or all of these symptoms:

• muscle cramps, spasms, or twitching
• muscle weakness
• irregular or fast heartbeat

• Eat a balanced, healthy diet which includes foods that contain electrolytes.
• Drink plenty of water, but don’t overdo it. Drinking too much fluid can flush electrolytes out of your system.
• Don’t overuse over-the-counter diuretics

• Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that help the body maintain optimal function.
• An electrolyte imbalance may occur for a wide range of reasons, and is often linked to dehydration or excessiv...

• Replenish yourself with fluids such as water or sports drinks after several hours of strenuous activity, or after very intense workouts of shorter duration.
• Talk to your doctor about the medications y...

Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals. In order for your cells, muscles, and organs to work properly, you need both fluids and electrolytes.

Electrolytes help regulate the balance of fluid in the body

The amount of electrolytes you require on a daily basis varies and is based on several factors, including:

• age
• activity level
• water consumption
• climate

In addition to regulating fluids, electrolytes have many functions. These include:

• transmitting nerve signals from the heart, muscles, and nerve cells to other cells