Electrolytes (Sodium / Potassium / Magnesium blend)
Essential minerals for hydration, muscle contraction, & nerve function; critical for endurance athletes & those sweating heavily.
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Evidence last reviewed: 04 Apr 2026
Trade-offs & context
Known concerns, timing considerations, & interactions
Cardiovascular
Excess sodium can raise blood pressure — monitor if hypertensive or on a sodium-restricted diet
Interaction
Potassium supplementation interacts with ACE inhibitors and potassium-sparing diuretics — risk of dangerous hyperkalaemia
Dot colour: ●High concern ●Moderate ● Low / note
Evidence
1 record
Hydration / performance in heat
Endurance athletes; workers in heat • RCTs
PUBMEDHigh
Sodium supplementation prevents hyponatraemia in prolonged exercise; maintains fluid balance & reduces cramping.
Dose: 500 mgDuration: Acute / during exerciseTiming: during exercise
Citation: Montain et al. 2006; Lara et al. 2019
Sodium is the critical electrolyte for rehydration; potassium & magnesium support but less critical acutely.
Forms
Electrolyte powder / tablet
Look for sodium ~300–500 mg per serving.
Sodium citrate
Better tolerated than sodium chloride.
Stacks containing Electrolytes (Sodium / Potassium / Magnesium blend)
Public community stacks that include this ingredient.
endurancerecoverydaily
Endurance, Longevity & Recovery Stack
by@tin_man140_6
Built from your profile goals, constraints, & current training/recovery context. This stack includes evidence-backed supplements selected for practical fit, & you can fine-tune doses & timing in edit mode.
Spirulina
6000mg
Urolithin A
500mg
Fish Oil
2000mg
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