The tea on salt, electrolytes and smart hydration.
Electrolytes are having a moment right now. For awhile there salt had a bad rap so if the insurgence of salt-based supplements has you feeling conflicted, after years of going to lengths to avoid or reduce, your sodium intake, we’re here to help clear up the mystery.
Salt is not the enemy
Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions. The primary electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, bicarbonate, and phosphate. Among these, sodium (found in salt) and potassium are particularly important for maintaining fluid balance and proper hydration. That’s where our Smart Hydration strategy comes in.
Smart Hydration
True hydration involves maintaining a balance of both water and electrolytes to ensure optimal bodily function.
Consume electrolyte-rich foods that are high in vitamins, nutrients and fiber. Watermelon, Celery, Cucumber, Lemon, Lime, Orange
Timing is everything for maintaining energy and peak performance. We recommend replenishing first thing in the morning and after physical activity.
IV Infusions
Hydration IV therapy, also known as IV hydration, is a medical treatment where fluids, often mixed with vitamins and electrolytes, are administered directly into a vein through an IV drip. This method ensures that essential nutrients are rapidly absorbed by the body, bypassing the digestive system.
REGENBAR’s signature hydration IV, REVIVE is our carefully crafted drip bar offering for such a need.
Electrolytes Components
Sodium (Salt):
Fluid Balance: Plays a key role in maintaining blood pressure and ensuring that fluids are properly distributed throughout your body.
Nerve Function: Sodium is essential for nerve impulse transmission. It helps nerves send signals to muscles, which is crucial for muscle contractions and overall nerve function.
Muscle Function: Proper sodium levels are necessary for muscle function. An imbalance can lead to cramps, weakness, and fatigue.
Potassium:
Cell Function: Potassium is vital for cell function, including maintaining proper cell membrane potential and supporting cell signaling.
Heart Health: Potassium helps regulate heart function and is crucial for maintaining a healthy heart rhythm.
Calcium and Magnesium:
Important for muscle function, bone health, and nerve transmission.
Hydration on the go
Overall our day to day hydration and electrolyte replenishment practices are simple, nourishing and cost-effective. We always prep an on the go bottle using our home-made electrolytes however we do keep a stash of LMNT packs on hand for travel, road trips and longer hikes as a matter of convenience or in case we run out.
