electrolytes are essential minerals that are vital for key functions in the body they regulate nerve
and muscle function hydrate the Body Balance blood acidity and pressure and help to rebuild damaged
tissue however a lot of people and especially those eating a whole food diet or a low carb
diet are not getting enough in and this comes with side effects some more severe than others
with the extreme end of the spectrum being kidney failure and seizures if you're someone
who is currently not feeling 100% or you have some unexplained symptoms low electrolytes could be to
blame so let's go over 10 warning signs that your electrolytes are low and what you can do about it
if you do have an electrolyte imbalance number 10 heart palpitations this can be a sign of low
potassium and sometimes low magnesium potassium is important because it helps to regulate blood
pressure and heart contractions when there isn't enough in your system this can lead to
heart palpitations or your heartbeat becoming irregular number nine muscle cramps this is a
pretty common sign the electrolytes are low sodium and potassium are important for muscle relaxation
and we need to maintain adequate sodium levels in particular for muscle contractions and we see
this side effect with a lot of athletes who are losing more electrolytes through sweat and need
to replenish them and this is why maintaining proper hydration and proper electroly balance
is key for performance number eight nausea in some cases an imbalance of electrolytes can cause us to
feel nauseous and even cause vomiting and this can actually cause us to lose more electrolytes
and make the problem worse number seven fatigue low sodium levels can lead to us feeling weak and
fatigued some people might even feel drowsy number six headaches this is another really common side
effect of low electrolytes this is often one of the the first signs we'll experience when
our electrolytes are low usually this is caused by low sodium but it can sometimes be due to
low potassium or magnesium as well number five numbness because electrolytes play a key role
in nerve function when we are low in them this can actually cause numbness and tingling in our
limbs in our fingers and our toes number three brain fog our brains need sodium to function
optimally without sodium it can't initiate the electrical impulses nerve cells need to
transmit information to one another and for this reason you might experience trouble focusing or
brain fog number two constipation low potassium Andor magnesium can lead to constipation these
electrolytes are needed for our intestinal muscles and nerves to function properly and
finally number one rapid breathing rapid breathing or shortness of breath is another sign that your
electrolytes are low or out of balance this one usually comes along with heart palpitations and
can be due to low potassium so what can you do if you are experiencing these symptoms of an
electrolyte imbalance the simple answer is to add more of them into your diet now of course a high
quality sea salt is a good option if low sodium is your concern our body has mechanisms in place
in order to excrete excess sodium when we consume too much so having too much sodium isn't really a
concern and if you are worried about sodium and high blood pressure I've done a whole video on
this which I'll link above now if you suspect low potassium is your issue then adding more potassium
rich foods in your diet can help these are foods such as avocados salmon and mushrooms magnesium
is a hard one to get more in through food just because our modern food system has depleted our
food of bit so for magnesium supplementing is best now if you're looking for a good everyday
option that has all three I highly recommend sodii's everyday hydration salts these contain the perfect
balance of sodium potassium and magnesium for everyday use they contain four times the amount
of electrolytes compared to other products on the market plus they have no added sugar
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I have for you today let me know in the comment section if you are experiencing any of these signs
or maybe you've experienced them in the past let me know in the comment section down below I love
hearing from you guys and I hope you found this video helpful I will see you next time [Music]
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