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What are electrolytes? (self.explainlikeimfive)
submitted 1 year ago by Artisian to c/explainlikeimfive
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I know gator-aid and its like advertise that they have lots of them. And I know sometimes I feel bad if I sweat a lot and just drink water. But are they just advertising... salt? Are there different kinds of electrolytes, and if so are they interchangable?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Back in high school I had some friends tour an NFL stadium. They got to see the field and locker rooms and all. I didn't get to go with them, so while they were in the locker rooms they stole a bunch of these powdered electrolyte drinks they had out for the players and brought some back for me. I remeber trying them and they tasted like straight sweat. It makes sense, but they were gross. Same flavor as licking someone's forehead.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Apply directly from forehead.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

That's how you know it's working

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Same flavor as licking someone's forehead.