Electrolytes: Essential Upgrade or Overrated Trend?

💧 What to look for. What to avoid. And why minerals might be your metabolism’s missing link.

Let’s talk about the secret weapon most women are missing: minerals.

If you’re craving salt, exhausted by 3PM, bloated after drinking water, or feeling “off” in your luteal phase…
You probably don’t need another supplement.
You need a smarter hydration strategy.

Why electrolytes matter for your metabolism:
• Regulate fluid + cellular hydration
• Support adrenal and thyroid function
• Stabilize blood sugar + cravings
• Reduce PMS + bloating
• Calm the nervous system

If you’re tired, bloated, craving sugar, or anxious — this might be your sign to upgrade your hydration.

But not all electrolyte powders are created equal.
Some spike blood sugar. Others wreck your gut. Some don’t even contain the minerals your metabolism actually needs.

🧂 What to Look For:

✔️ Sodium (from sea salt or Himalayan salt)
✔️ Potassium — key for insulin sensitivity and bloat-free hydration
✔️ Magnesium — supports stress, cramps, and cortisol recovery
✔️ Chloride or trace minerals
✔️ No sugar, no junk, no artificial crap

❌ What to Avoid:

✖️ Artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame potassium)
✖️ Sugar alcohols or heavy stevia (can bloat or disrupt taste signaling)
✖️ “Pre-workout” blends with caffeine that spike cortisol
✖️ Low mineral content marketed as a “hydration boost”

When I use them:
➝ First thing in the morning (before coffee)
➝ Mid-afternoon when I’m craving something salty
➝ Post-workout + post-sauna
➝ During my luteal phase (bloat + fatigue support)
➝ During + after travel or a night of wine

Metabolism doesn’t just run on macros.
It runs on minerals.
Hydration isn’t just water — it’s what’s in your water.