This exploratory study in healthy young adults found that plasma sodium levels within the normal clinical range are ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Can you explain electrolytes? How can we make sure we keep our electrolytes in the normal range within our body? Are we wasting our money purchasing bottled water that says, “includes ...

There are certain words that are thrown around so often and for so long that it's possible to get into adulthood without knowing exactly what they mean. Electrolytes are one of them. While these ...

Medically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DO Key Takeaways A potassium blood test measures the potassium level in your blood to ...

Once marketed solely to enhance hydration during workouts, electrolyte powders have now gone mainstream — makers promise they'll help you stay hydrated anytime, anywhere. But do you really need an ...

Lauren Manaker is an award-winning registered dietitian, book author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She has been practicing dietetics since 2004, and has worked in a wide variety of settings. She earned ...