- Electrolytes are charged minerals that regulate hydration, nerve signalling and muscle function. The key trio is sodium, potassium and magnesium [1],[2].
- True hydration is balance, not just water intake. A smart 1 to 1 sodium to potassium ratio helps keep fluid where it is needed and supports performance [1],[3].
- Ultimate Electrolytes provides ~500 mg sodium, ~500 mg potassium and ~150 mg magnesium per serving with zero sugar and clean flavouring.
- Balanced electrolytes can reduce cramp risk, improve repeatability of efforts and support focus in heat or long sessions [1],[4].
- Look for UK manufacturing under GMP and BRC standards with third-party testing for purity and label accuracy.
Electrolytes might sound technical, but they are the foundation of everyday energy, training quality and clear thinking. These minerals carry electrical charges in fluid, allowing your nerves to fire, muscles to contract and cells to maintain the right amount of water. When you sweat, train, sauna, fast or follow a low-carb approach, you lose minerals as well as water. Replacing both in the right ratio is the difference between feeling flat and feeling ready.
This beginner’s guide explains what electrolytes are, why balance matters more than volume, how the sodium–potassium partnership works, and where magnesium fits into energy production. You will also learn how to use a clean, zero-sugar formula like Love Life Supplements Ultimate Electrolytes for daily hydration, training and hot weather comfort.
A Note from Ben, Founder of Love Life Supplements
I built Ultimate Electrolytes to solve a simple problem. Most options on the market either rely on sugar or underdose the minerals that matter. I wanted a formula that felt clean, steady and genuinely helpful on busy days, in the gym and in the heat.
We use a balanced sodium to potassium ratio with meaningful magnesium from malate, zero sugar and natural flavour profiles. It is made in the UK under GMP and BRC standards and third-party tested. I drink one serving most mornings and another during longer sessions or sauna. It keeps training quality high without the crash.
Hydrate with intention, not just volume. Your body will notice.
Stay balanced,
Ben Law
Founder, Love Life Supplements
What are electrolytes?
Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electrical charge in water. The most relevant for hydration and performance are:
- Sodium (Na⁺): maintains plasma volume and helps move water where it is needed for circulation and temperature control [1].
- Potassium (K⁺): primarily inside cells, stabilises electrical gradients that allow muscles to fire and nerves to signal [1].
- Magnesium (Mg²⁺): a cofactor in hundreds of reactions, central to ATP energy production and muscle relaxation between contractions [2].
Chloride pairs with sodium and potassium to maintain acid–base balance. Calcium and phosphate contribute to contraction and bone health, but the hydration triad for most people is sodium, potassium and magnesium.
Hydration means balance, not just water
Drinking more water does not guarantee better hydration. If you dilute sodium and potassium with plain water, fluid shifts can leave you feeling heavy yet oddly thirsty. If you push only sodium without potassium, you can miss the intracellular side of the equation. The fix is balanced intake.
That is why Ultimate Electrolytes is designed around a 1 to 1 sodium to potassium ratio with approximately ~500 mg sodium from Himalayan Pink Salt and ~500 mg potassium from Potassium Chloride per serving, plus ~150 mg magnesium from Magnesium Malate. This supports fluid distribution across membranes and steady performance without added sugar.
How electrolytes support energy and performance
Your body relies on ion gradients to move signals and make energy. Here is how the key minerals work together in practice:
- Sodium supports blood volume and perfusion so oxygen and nutrients reach working muscles [1].
- Potassium keeps cell membranes ready to fire, improving coordination and contraction quality at any pace [1].
- Magnesium participates in the Krebs cycle to support ATP output and helps muscles relax between contractions, which can reduce cramp susceptibility [2].
The outcome is familiar to athletes and anyone training in heat. Fewer cramps, better repeatability of efforts, steadier heart rate and clearer focus, especially on long or hot days [1],[4].
Common signs you need electrolytes
- Cramping or twitching during or after sessions
- Heavy legs or early fade in intervals
- Headaches, dizziness or brain fog after sweating
- Unusual thirst despite drinking plenty of water
- Salt crust on clothing or strong salt cravings
These are signals to prioritise balanced minerals rather than more water alone.
Ultimate Electrolytes: clean formulation that matches biology
- Meaningful doses: ~500 mg sodium, ~500 mg potassium and ~150 mg magnesium per serving.
- Zero sugar: Naturally sweetened with steviol glycosides and flavoured with natural profiles.
- Vegan and non-GMO: Gluten-free and free from artificial colours or unnecessary fillers.
- Made in the UK: Manufactured under GMP and BRC standards and third-party tested for purity.
- Daily friendly: Suitable for athletes, low-carb approaches, fasting windows and hot environments.
How to use electrolytes
- Daily baseline: Mix one serving with 400 to 600 ml of water and sip across the morning or around activity.
- Before training: Begin 20 to 30 minutes pre-session to support plasma volume.
- During longer or hot sessions: Sip steadily according to sweat rate rather than chugging in one go.
- After training: Use a serving if you see salt marks on clothing or experienced cramp.
Electrolytes vs sports drinks
Sports drinks often rely on sugar to aid fluid transport, which can be helpful in race nutrition but is not required for daily hydration. Many people prefer a clean electrolyte powder to control carbohydrate separately. With Ultimate Electrolytes you get the minerals you lose in sweat with zero sugar, so you can add carbohydrate when you need it and keep hydration consistent when you do not.
Ingredient A–Z reference
Learn more about our sources and testing on the Ingredients A–Z page:
Recommended stack
- Ultimate Electrolytes for balanced hydration and muscle function.
- Creavitalis® Creatine Monohydrate Powder for power, strength and repeatability.
- Magnesium Glycinate Capsules for evening relaxation and muscle support.
Related reading
- Electrolyte Buyer’s Guide
- Electrolyte Benefits, Uses and Science
- How to Take Electrolytes for Maximum Hydration and Energy (coming soon)
FAQs
What do electrolytes do for your body?
They regulate fluid balance, nerve signalling and muscle contraction. Balanced electrolytes support endurance, coordination and recovery [1],[2].
How do you tell if you need electrolytes?
Cramping, headaches after sweating, persistent thirst despite water and salt marks on clothing are common signs of low electrolytes [1],[4].
Is it okay to drink electrolytes daily?
Yes when you choose a clean, zero-sugar formula. Ultimate Electrolytes is designed for daily use to support training, heat and busy schedules.
When should I drink electrolytes?
Use before, during and after sweat-inducing activity and on hot days. Steady intake usually works better than occasional large doses.
Is it better to drink water or electrolytes?
Use both. Water provides volume. Electrolytes keep that fluid in the right places and support performance. Balance matters more than volume [1].
References
- [1] Sawka MN et al. Exercise and fluid replacement. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016. PubMed
- [2] Volpe SL. Magnesium in exercise and sport. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2021. PubMed
- [3] Convertino VA et al. ACSM position stand on exercise and fluid replacement. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1996. PubMed
- [4] Popkin BM et al. Water, hydration and health. Nutr Rev. 2010. PubMed
Accessed and current November 2025.
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Ben Law is the founder of Love Life Supplements and host of the Optimised Health Show. He is a self-confessed health, fitness and primal living fanatic and a qualified Advanced Dietary Supplement Advisor and Primal Blueprint Certified Expert. Over the last decade, Ben has helped thousands of UK customers optimise performance and recovery with transparent, research-led formulations manufactured to UK GMP and BRC standards. Learn more about Ben.