Proper hydration is critical for optimizing mental and physical performance.
Hydration is not just about drinking enough water - to stay properly hydrated you need to consume adequate electrolytes. They help your nerve impulses fire, regulate fluid balance, help produce energy, and support strong bones.
Proper hydration is critical for optimizing mental and physical performance.
Hydration is not just about drinking enough water - to stay properly hydrated you need to consume adequate electrolytes. They help your nerve impulses fire, regulate fluid balance, help produce energy, and support strong bones.
One article in the Journal of Sport Science reported:
“Vigorous exercise and warm/hot weather induce sweat production, which contains both water and electrolytes. Daily water (4-10 L) and sodium (3500-7000 mg) losses in active athletes during hot weather exposure can induce water and electrolyte deficits…”
When you’re physically active and sweat, replacing lost sodium is essential to feel and perform your best. But many athletes forget about sodium and drink more water when they feel dehydrated - the more common problem for these folks is drinking too much water, not too little. Overwatering dilutes blood sodium levels, causing a dangerous condition called hyponatremia - which can lead to headaches, muscle cramps, and fatigue.
This deficiency increases even more when you follow a low-carb diet - reduced carb intake means no processed foods, which make up 70% of our dietary sodium intake. When you cut these out of the equation, you are likely not getting enough sodium. To add insult to injury, your kidneys excrete even more sodium when your carb intake is low. This is why those with a low-carb lifestyle often complain of unpleasant symptoms like headaches, muscle cramps, and fatigue. For optimal performance, we need to pay attention to electrolyte and mineral intake - and our needs increase even more when we sweat or follow a low-carb diet.
We developed LMNT because we were frustrated with a lack of healthy options on the market.Robb Wolf, Co-Founder of LMNT
I see it all the time: one of the biggest mistakes people make when they begin a low-carb diet is not getting the proper electrolytes. This deficiency often leaves them with fatigue, constipation, and headaches.
I see it all the time: one of the biggest mistakes people make when they begin a low-carb diet is not getting the proper electrolytes. This deficiency often leaves them with fatigue, constipation, and headaches.
But getting the right balance of electrolytes deserves our attention - it’s critical for energy, mental clarity, and athletic performance. For optimal hydration, I recommend using LMNT - it provides the proper balance of electrolytes for a low-carb dieter, a high level athlete, and for people who are working outdoors and sweating.
It comes in individual packets so it’s easy to measure and dose your electrolytes to make sure you’re replenishing your deficiencies. The best part is it’s zero-sugar and doesn’t contain any other artificial ingredients or junk I typically find in conventional sports drinks. LMNT is a win-win - it tastes great and will give you the boost of clean energy your body needs!
LMNT Recharge was developed by Robb Wolf and his coaches Tyler and Luis to provide a zero-sugar, tasty electrolyte drink for those living active and low-carb lifestyles.
Problems like insomnia, low energy, headaches, and muscle cramps that many folks have on low-carb, heavy training, or fasting regimens.
It all started when I solved my energy problem. I could hardly believe it, but a lack of sodium had been cramping my mental and physical performance for years. When I ate more salt, not only did my energy skyrocket, but my brain felt sharper than ever.
For years, I would mix up a salty electrolyte blend in my kitchen because nothing on the market could meet my needs (no sugar, no BS ingredients). But I’m a busy guy and mixing homebrews is a pain. I needed a better solution.
So we created LMNT this tasty electrolyte mix with everything you need and nothing you don't (after much trial and error). No sugar, fillers, or other nonsense to interfere with your fast. Just electrolytes in their optimal ratios. Grab a pack of LMNT, mix in your water bottle, and recharge your body.
Stay Salty,
Robb Wolf & The LMNT Team
