Electrolytes are important. Are you deficient?
Channel: Greg Yurchenko
Date: 2020-06-18

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An electrolyte is a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water. They are essential for a number of bodily functions.

All humans need electrolytes to survive. Many automatic processes in the body rely on a small electric current to function, and electrolytes provide this charge.

Electrolytes interact with each other and the cells in the tissues, nerves, and muscles. A balance of different electrolytes is vital for healthy function.

What are electrolytes?
Electrolytes are chemicals that conduct electricity when mixed with water.

They regulate nerve and muscle function, hydrate the body, balance blood acidity and pressure, and help rebuild damaged tissue.

The muscles and neurons are sometimes referred to as the “electric tissues” of the body. They rely on the movement of electrolytes through the fluid inside, outside, or between cells.

The electrolytes in human bodies include:

sodium
potassium
calcium
bicarbonate
magnesium
chloride
phosphate
For example, a muscle needs calcium, sodium, and potassium to contract. When these substances become imbalanced, it can lead to either muscle weakness or excessive contraction.

The heart, muscle, and nerve cells use electrolytes to carry electrical impulses to other cells.

Imbalance
The level of an electrolyte in the blood can become too high or too low, leading to an imbalance. Electrolyte levels can change in relation to water levels in the body as well as other factors.

Important electrolytes are lost in sweat during exercise, including sodium and potassium. The concentration can also be affected by rapid loss of fluids, such as after a bout of diarrhea or vomiting.

These electrolytes must be replaced to maintain healthy levels. The kidneys and several hormones regulate the concentration of each electrolyte. If levels of a substance are too high, the kidneys filter it from the body, and different hormones act to balance the levels.

An imbalance presents a health issue when the concentration of a certain electrolyte becomes higher than the body can regulate.

Low levels of electrolytes can also affect overall health. The most common imbalances are of sodium and potassium.

Symptoms of electrolyte imbalance

A harmful concentration of magnesium, sodium, potassium, or calcium can produce one or more of the following symptoms:

irregular heartbeat
weakness
bone disorders
twitching
changes in blood pressure
confusion
seizures
numbness
nervous system disorders
excessive tiredness
convulsions
muscle spasm


Causes
There are several reasons for an electrolyte imbalance, including:

kidney disease
not replenishing electrolytes or staying hydrated after exercise
prolonged periods of vomiting or diarrhea
poor diet
severe dehydration
age, as the kidneys of older adults become less efficient over time