Electrolytes – why are they important?

We learn how important electrolytes are to the body most often when we suddenly start to feel their deficiency. Their excessive loss will be signaled first by our nervous and muscular systems, for which sodium, magnesium and calcium are very important factors ensuring their proper functioning. It is thanks to electrolytes, which help improve the flow of water between cells, that our body is able to maintain acid-base balance.

Electrolyte deficiency in children

Some of the common diseases that appear in children are various types of infections affecting their sensitive digestive system. Intense diarrhea or vomiting can quickly lead to a dangerous drop in electrolytes in the child's body, which can manifest itself as dizziness, lack of appetite, muscle cramps and weakness. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to remember to provide the little patient with a large amount of fluids in the form of mineral water or products that replenish electrolytes.

Seniors

Another group for which electrolyte deficiency may be very dangerous are seniors, who are at much greater risk of dehydration than younger people. This is caused by, among other things, a reduced sense of thirst, reduced water content in tissues, less effective kidney function, and an inappropriate diet. Excessive loss of electrolytes may cause a significant drop in blood pressure and a weakened pulse in an elderly person, which can quickly lead to dizziness, impaired consciousness, and in some cases even to its temporary loss.

Diet and supplements

In order to avoid electrolyte deficiency, you should take care of a proper diet rich in potassium and calcium, which can be found in bananas, tomatoes, chocolate, potatoes, dried apricots, citrus fruits and almonds. Remember to drink the right amount of fluids during the day - preferably in the form of mineral water. In the case of intense physical exercise, increased sweating or diarrhea, it is worth reaching for dietary supplements such as Electrovit by Activlab Pharma. This product is the only one on the market that contains a highly absorbable form of magnesium in the form of magnesium citrate and comes in easy-to-consume tablets that dissolve in water. Its delicate, orange flavor will appeal to people of all ages.

Oh, this heat!

Due to the increasingly frequent heat waves in Poland, which can last up to two weeks, it is important to remember to properly hydrate the body and not to be in the sun during the afternoon and early afternoon hours. In some cases, even increased fluid intake may not be enough - it is worth reaching for easy-to-use supplements that will help the body quickly return to balance.