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Hydration / Electrolyte Powders

Performance · Evidence: Moderate · Importance: Optional

Flavored electrolyte mixes (sodium/potassium/magnesium) for hydration.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

Useful when sweat/electrolyte losses are high; unnecessary for light, low-sweat activity.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: Match to sweat losses; many products are high in sugar — check the label.

Timing: Around training or throughout hot days.

Role in a stack

Hydration support.

Redundancy check: Redundant with salt + water + fruit for light activity.

Cautions & safety

Most people meet electrolyte needs from food; excess sodium matters for those with hypertension.

Watch sugar and sodium totals. Educational only — not medical advice.

Best for

heavy sweating · hot weather · endurance · low-carb diets

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.