From powders to sports drinks, electrolytes are marketed everywhere. However, experts say most people get enough naturally, and adding extra can actually be risky.

A BMP is a blood test that measures eight different chemicals that occur naturally in the blood. It can inform doctors about electrolytes, fluid balance, glucose levels, and other markers of a ...

Rebecca Jaspan is a registered dietitian specializing in anorexia, binge eating disorder, and bulimia, as well as disordered eating and orthorexia. Electrolyte powders are made up of sodium, potassium ...

Sodium can raise your blood pressure by causing fluid retention, while potassium helps lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. Magnesium balances calcium and acts as a strong vasodilator.