Are electrolytes the key to hydration?

What are electrolytes?

While every athlete is already familiar with electrolytes, the beauty world has recently made them an actual must-have for well-being. But why? Well, more than half our body weight is made up of water: 60% to be exact, 40% of which is found inside our cells. When these cells are deprived of water, they become dehydrated and no longer function optimally... This is when we see the appearance of everyday problems signs of dehydration, such as headaches, nausea, cramps and aches. So we need to be properly hydrated at all times.

To be properly hydrated, our cells don't just need water. They need an electrical charge to regulate the body's vital chemical reactions. This is where electrolytes come in. Electrolytes are a mixture of minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chlorine, phosphate, etc.) with an electrical charge that the body needs. They enable water to be transported into the cells and help to maintain the balance between fluids inside and outside the cells to regulate the nervous system and muscles, maintain pH levels and thus maintain optimum hydration.

The benefits of electrolytes

While it's obvious that drinking water is essential for better hydration, we need more than just water if our bodies don’t have the right levels of electrolytes. Too much water can even be detrimental to our health, as it dilutes important minerals in the blood. The electrolyte family has a wide range of minerals, and their benefits go beyond hydration. Magnesium, for example, helps maintain a good electrolyte balance, but it also affects mood, stress and sleep. Calcium is also an electrolyte that helps nerves and muscles function properly and maintain strong bones.

In short, electrolytes help to :

Balance fluids and fix hydration levels thanks to sodium and potassium, which facilitate the passage of water through the skin to ensure balanced hydration levels.
Promote muscle recovery and maintain healthy muscle function.
Maintain a healthy nervous system, good mental health and quality sleep.

When should electrolytes be taken?

Daily or as a long-term treatment: to rehydrate the body which has lost water during the night, but also to protect against signs of dehydration, such as cramps, headaches, concentration problems, muscle weakness, the feeling of always being thirsty or digestive problems.

Before or after working out: to increase stamina and prevent dehydration during physical effort, to help muscles contract properly (with less cramp and soreness) and so aid recovery.

In the summer: to protect against dehydration and replenish electrolytes lost during 'excessive sweating'.

During periods of stress, anxiety or illness: stress and anxiety deplete potassium, an electrolyte essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system, cognitive health and mood (in combination with magnesium). What's more, when you're ill, you can lose a lot of fluids.

When travelling: to protect against the risk of dehydration caused by air travel due to the high altitude and low humidity in the cabin.
After an evening out before going to bed: to avoid dehydration caused by alcohol consumption, a known diuretic.

Stay Hydrated with Combeau's New Electrolytes Supplement

Infused with electrolytes, vitamin C and coconut water, Combeau The Moisturizer Supplement with Electrolytes offers a refreshing answer to the everyday imbalances we often overlook, such as fatigue, headaches, and muscle cramps, that may simply stem from dehydration.

Designed to support you through life’s changing rhythms; be it during intense heat, after physical effort or as part of a longer wellness routine, it helps the body function at its best. Vitamin C supports collagen synthesis and protects against oxidative stress, while magnesium and zinc contribute to energy production, cognitive performance and reduced fatigue. Its mineral-rich blend of calcium, magnesium and potassium also helps maintain optimal muscle function.

Now available in two fresh flavours: Cucumber Lemon and Red Fruits, The Moisturizer is the summer companion to carry everywhere with you for hydration that’s as smart as it is delicious.

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