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. On top of that, properly balancing electrolytes can lead to increased endurance, performance, and recovery.
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. On top of that, properly balancing electrolytes can lead to increased endurance, performance, and recovery.
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.
But this doesn’t mean that you should avoid drinking water - you won’t last very long without it. Hydration is quite simple: drink to thirst, and don’t forget to replace electrolytes. Paying attention to our electrolyte intake is critical for optimal performance - and our needs increase even more when we sweat or eat a diet consisting of mostly whole foods.
we developed lmnt because we were frustrated with a lack of healthy options on the market.Robb Wolf, Co-Founder of LMNT
In the past we’ve been water purists - we never drank the traditional sports drinks that are loaded with sugar and questionable ingredients.
That’s why we’re glad we found LMNT Recharge. Each packet provides the optimal amount of electrolytes without the unnecessary sugar, excess calories, or other junk.
In the past we’ve been water purists - we never drank the traditional sports drinks that are loaded with sugar and questionable ingredients.
That’s why we’re glad we found LMNT Recharge. Each packet provides the optimal amount of electrolytes without the unnecessary sugar, excess calories, or other junk.
Adding LMNT to our water keeps us focused on properly hydrating each day - we look forward to the delicious flavor and it’s so easy to use. We’ve noticed better stamina and endurance when drinking it during long extended workouts. Thanks to LMNT, we don’t have to worry about fatigue, hunger cravings, or muscle aches throughout the day.
We developed LMNT Recharge because we were frustrated with the lack of healthful electrolyte products on the market. We were fielding questions daily from people in our communities struggling to get adequate electrolytes, but could not recommend anything on the market.
The hard truth is that available electrolyte products are high in sugar and woefully lacking in actual electrolytes. Based on the latest nutritional science, getting adequate electrolytes through these products equates to over 100 grams of added sugar per day. We don’t think anyone needs this amount of sugar.
For years our recommended solution was to buy electrolytes in bulk and make your own electrolyte home-brews. After spending too many hours meticulously measuring and mixing our own electrolyte homebrews, LMNT Recharge was born.
Stay Salty,
Robb Wolf & The LMNT Team
