Do Healthy Individuals Need Additional Electrolytes?

What’s happening?
There is no shortage of people (1) and companies (2) selling either electrolytes or foods and beverages like water and sport drinks containing them. Electrolyte supplements are being promoted for a variety of reasons, including insufficient intake and increased loss (1,2).

The PEN team was recently asked, “Do individuals need additional electrolytes in addition to a regular eating pattern?” A review of what electrolytes are, current national recommendations...