What Are Electrolytes and Why Are They Important?

When did electrolytes become a hydration buzzword? We see them everywhere, on drink packets, sports beverages, gummies and supplement labels. But understanding what electrolytes actually are and how they support the body can make it easier to navigate the overwhelming number of options available today.

Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electrical charge in the body and support fluid balance, nerve signaling, and normal muscle function. As described in Electrolytes: The Spark of Life, the human body functions as a bioelectric organism, relying on electrolytes to carry electrical impulses from the brain throughout the body and support communication between cells.

This is why electrolytes are often included in IV fluids, because they help support hydration and normal cellular communication when the body needs nutrients delivered efficiently.

Have you ever seen an IV bag filled with a fruit-flavored solution containing added sugars, artificial colors, and low-quality salts? Probably not. While they are a different method of delivery than oral supplements, they are simple by design, because that’s how the body recognizes and uses minerals most effectively.

Eidon Minerals Liquid Electrolytes are designed with that simplicity and purity in mind. They contain only six naturally occurring minerals: magnesium, potassium, sodium, chloride, calcium, and chromium in a base of salt water. These ionic liquid minerals are derived from mineral salts and dissolved into de-ionized water, without any sugars, starches, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or animal by-products.

Because the minerals are already in ionic form, they do not require digestion and can be absorbed directly at the cellular level. This makes Eidon’s electrolytes a gentle option for everyday use, suitable for all ages, and ideal for those with sensitive stomachs who prefer a clean, unflavored approach to optimal hydration.

In today’s world, many people drink plenty of water but still experience the signs of inadequate hydration. Exercise, illness, stress, caffeine, alcohol, pregnancy, and modern diets can all contribute to electrolyte loss. When electrolytes are depleted, water alone may not be enough to support your cells. Common signs of imbalance can include headaches, muscle cramps, dizziness, fatigue, and persistent thirst.

Rethinking hydration often starts with understanding that true hydration is about restoring balance, not just “drinking more water.”

Amanda Guimarães, CHN

January 2026

References:
     1. Martlew, G. (1998). Electrolytes (& Trace Minerals), The Spark Of Life: The Key to Longevity & Quality of Life. Nature’s Publishing.