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Rapid Electrolyte

Electrolytes are essential minerals, sometimes called salts, that are crucial for maintaining regular cell functions and many other processes in the body. Key electrolytes include sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and chloride. Together these can be referred to as a full spectrum of electrolytes.

An electrolyte drink can be used before, during or after sport and exercise to replenish the body's electrolyte levels. Those who train daily may also include an electrolyte drink as part of the daily routine, for example with breakfast, to ensure electrolytes aren't depleted through regular, intense training.

VOOM's Hydrate Rapid Electrolyte is a versatile sports drink which can be used before, during and after training or exercise. We recommend a 500ml serving in the 2 hours before exercise, and then up to 2 servings per hour during intense exercise or in warm conditions. This helps maintain fluid balance and hydration status within the body.

The correct sodium intake can vary widely between athletes. A likely sensible intake during exercise would be 500mg per hour, but some individuals can loose much more than this, and therefore need to replenish a little more, up to 2,000mg per hour in extreme conditions.

During exercise Sodium is the most abundantly lost electrolyte in sweat, but the body also needs potassium, magnesium and calcium, to avoid electrolyte depletion during prolonged or intense exercise.

Once absorbed into the body electrolytes help with numerous crucial roles across the body. This includes in muscle contractions, so as one example, electrolytes are important in the muscle cells of the muscle fibres. You can learn more about the functions that each of the key electrolytes play within the body in via our blog.

A full spectrum of electrolytes would be recommended, chiefly sodium, but also magnesium, potassium and calcium. During a triathlon the body must maintain internal homeostasis so will often begin to sweat in order to cool itself down. This process depletes the levels of these electrolytes in the body, and can reduce efficiency of muscular contractions. A hypotonic drink solution, such as VOOM Hydrate, allows for the quickest possible absorption of fluid (and electrolytes) into the body.