Not everyone needs to be tearing open packets of electrolyte powders all day ... often use — “is when you use up all of your carbohydrate stores in your muscles,” says Tjoelker.

These powders often come in pre-measured packets, so you know exactly how much of each mineral you’re getting, and they’re available in various flavors, so they taste good. I talked to doctors ...

ELECTROLYTE POWDERS ARE trending for serious athletes ... If you want to combine your carbohydrate refueling and electrolytes in one drink, look for a mix that has a carbohydrate source.