ELECTROLYTES - Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, & Boron.

Electrolytes are minerals that conduct electricity when dissolved in water. They are crucial for regulating nerve and muscle function, hydrating the body, balancing blood acidity and pressure, and rebuilding damaged tissue. They are found in your blood, urine and sweat. They are vital to specific processes that keep your body functioning. Electrolytes help your body regulate chemical reactions, maintain the balance between fluids inside and outside your cells. You need adequate electrolytes from your diet to keep your body healthy.

Sodium plays a critical role in helping your cells maintain the right balance of fluid. It assists in the cell’s absorption of nutrients and is the most abundant electrolyte ion in the body.

Magnesium helps your cells as they turn nutrients into energy. Your brain and muscles rely heavily on magnesium to do their job.

Potassium is also especially critical to your heart function. Your cells use potassium alongside sodium. When a sodium ion enters a cell, a potassium ion leaves, and vice versa.

Boron is an important, and often underutilised, trace mineral. Boron has anti-inflammatory effects, and antioxidant-like capabilities. It assists the body in handling other minerals like magnesium, calcium, sodium and phosphorus by producing necessary digestive enzymes. Boron helps to keep the skeletal structure strong by adding to bone density, preventing osteoporosis, treating conditions like arthritis, and improving strength and muscle mass. Additionally, this mineral is linked to improved brain function in some instances, since it can help boost concentration, focus and the ability to learn new information.