Electrolyte powders: How they work in the heat – and why some are just salty sugar water

Electrolyte powders are all the hype when it comes to hydration. But do they really work? Which ones are the real deal?

Hydration or hype? A closer look at electrolyte powders and what they're really made of

Do electrolyte powders really work? And if they do, how do they help your body stay hydrated? Here is all you need to know.
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Reevaluating Sodium Bicarbonate Use in the Emergency Department

During a recent shift, our emergency department (ED) team saw a patient with fairly severe diabetic ketoacidosis. The patient's serum bicarbonate level was 6 mEq/L and the venous pH was 6.85. During ...
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Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium

This activity was supported by contracts between the National Academy of Sciences and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention), Food and Drug ...