The Fundamentals of Hydration and Electrolyte Balance

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GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness

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The Fundamentals of Hydration and Electrolyte Balance

This chapter explores the critical role of hydration and electrolytes in health and performance. It challenges common misconceptions about daily water intake and discusses the importance of balancing electrolytes like sodium, magnesium, and potassium.

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In this episode 6 of a 6-part series on fitness, exercise and performance with Andy Galpin, PhD, professor of kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton, he explains optimal nutrition, hydration and supplementation to achieve your fitness goals. We cover macronutrient guidelines, when to eat relative to training and training fasted versus fed. Dr. Galpin describes proper hydration for before and during exercise, how dehydration and/or low electrolyte concentrations impede physical and mental performance. He discusses what supplements work best for fitness and performance, how to decide which to take, if any, and when to take them. He also shares high-impact, lower-cost supplements and nutrition recommendations to benefit performance, recovery, and sleep. This episode also includes an audience Q&A. Overall, it is an in-depth but clear discussion of nutrition strategies and supplements that can help anyone improve their level of fitness physical and mental performance.

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