Electrolyte drinks: Essential for athletes' efforts

Our electrolyte sachets are made up ofsodium, ofpotassium, ofmagnesiumand dextrose. A natural flavor complements our sachets, we have added this natural flavor to make the drink more pleasant and delicious.

⦿ Sodium contributes to the human body's water and electrolyte balance. It is essential for the proper transmission of nerve and muscle impulses. It also helps the kidneys filter waste and toxins from the body.
⦿ Potassium allows for good cellular metabolism, and in addition to sodium, it helps maintain water balance in the body.
⦿ Magnesium is involved in a multitude of reactions in the body such as muscle contraction and relaxation but also the regulation of mood and sleep.

During physical activity,eating is not enough to cover energy needs, get into the habit of regularly drinking water with a sachet of drink rich in electrolytes in order to compensate for your water and mineral losses (loss of sodium, magnesium and potassium in particular).
Following prolonged physical activity or intense heat,the body sweats and releases mineral salts through sweatWithout an ideal intake of electrolytes, the body can become weak and cramps may occur. Anxiety and lack of sleep can be one of the effects of a mineral deficiency.
Electrolytes play a vital role in the human body. They are used in particular tomaintain a good level of hydrationbut also enter into the process of muscle contraction. Unfortunately, electrolytes cannot be produced by the human body, so they must be provided through daily diet.

⦿ One of the effects mainly encountered is thesodium deficiency(or hyponatremia), it is an imbalance in plasma dilution due to a lack of sodium (too much water absorption). Drinking a lot of water to stay hydrated without adding electrolytes is potentially putting yourself in danger.
⦿ Themagnesium deficiencyregularly causescramps and fatigueMagnesium also helps with the absorption of calcium; without it, the body would not be able to absorb calcium as well. Calcium is an important mineral for athletes and people who regularly exercise. Calcium plays a role in muscle contraction and recovery, and ultimately in fluid balance. Calcium is involved in regulating fluid balance in the body in combination with other electrolytes such as sodium and potassium.
⦿ Just like magnesium deficiency, apotassium deficiencycan cause muscle cramps, signs of fatigue, bloating, intestinal laziness and even constipation.

Because the body cannot synthesize the mineral salts it needs.Electrolytes must be supplied daily through nutrition and hydrationSome foods like potatoes, beans, bananas, spinach, milk can help replenish salt stores but their consumption does not cover the recommended daily intake needs.

The consumption of electrolyte drinks helps compensate for electrolyte losses in athletes and thus combat fatigue, avoid cramps, improve the performance of athletes and finally improve hydration.

During exercise, electrolytes in the blood are rapidly eliminated through urine and perspiration. Indeed, the saltier your sweat, the more electrolytes it contains. Contrary to what you might think, you need to consume more electrolytes to compensate for these losses.

Electrolytes allow athletes to:

• Delay the onset of the effects of fatigue by taking magnesium.
• Achieve optimal hydration through sodium, which regulates fluids through a phenomenon of osmosis.
• Compensate for water loss with potassium, which acts as a complement to sodium. An imbalance in the sodium/potassium balance can lead to dehydration or high blood pressure.
• Improve muscle resistance through calcium but also facilitate cellular exchanges.

With a minimum carbohydrate intake (dextrose, one of the sugars derived from corn in particular), the electrolyte-rich drink offers a low and interesting carbohydrate intake during exercise.

Dextrose is easily assimilated by the human bodyand helps accelerate the assimilation of various minerals. It is a type of simple sugar (carbohydrate) similar to fructose and glucose.

Like all our products, our ingredients are natural: We have selected the most easily assimilated minerals (trisodium citrate, potassium chloride, fine salt, tri magnesium citrate), our flavors are natural (fruits) and our drinks are additive-free!

Our drink does not contain any vitamins. Since the goal is to improve athletic performance by preventing cramps, we have not added any vitamins.

If you want a vitamin supplement, you can turn to our energy purees or our energy bars.

Our drinks come in the form ofsachet of powder(20 g) todilute with 1L of fresh waterYou can consume the drink before, during and after your activity to maintain optimal hydration and accelerate recovery.

Upstream, it helps prevent losses linked to effort.
During exercise, combined with our energy gels, drinks help optimize performance, maintain optimal energy throughout the race and combat dehydration.
Then, after exercise, electrolytes will accelerate the recovery process and rebuild the human body's mineral reserves.
The recommended amount will vary depending on gender, weight, type of exercise, and your tendency to sweat. However, we recommend not taking more than one sachet per hour and a half of exercise.

If you tend to drink a lot, you can simply take one bottle containing the Holyfat electrolyte drink and another containing only water.

Furthermore, for an effort of less than 1 hour, consumption of simple mineral water is sufficient.

Be careful, however, overconsumption of electrolyte drinks, without intense physical activity, can cause various problems:
Hypercalcemia (excessive calcium levels) can cause constipation, nausea, vomiting leading to dehydration.
Hyperkalemia (high potassium levels) can be mild and cause only a few symptoms or be asymptomatic; in more severe forms, hyperkalemia causes arrhythmias that can lead to death when the level is very high.
Hypernatremia (excessively high sodium levels) can be the result of dehydration due to insufficient water consumption and excessive sweating. It is recognized by a feeling of immeasurable thirst.

It is recommended not to take more than one sachet (20g) per hour and a half of effort.

In addition to our range of energy gels and bars, we decided in 2022 to release an electrolyte drink to compensate for the salt and mineral losses of athletes and improve their performance/recovery.

1 year later, the opinions are very positive regarding the effectiveness of the drink diluted in 1L of water for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes of exercise.

We're also taking your feedback into account regarding the format (powder vs. tablets and larger containers) and are currently working on a multi-dose format. A lemon flavor is also under consideration.

Generally, electrolyte drinks come in two formats: tablets or powders, which dissolve in a greater or lesser amount of water.

At Holyfat, we have currently chosen to present our drinks in powder form in order to add a minimum of ingredients (e.g., effervescent tablets are made with baking soda) but also to ensure the most perfect dissolution possible without leaving any residue. This makes them ideal for consumption during sports.

Regarding the format, our electrolyte drinks are available individually (20 g), but we are currently looking into the possibility of presenting them in a larger format (300 g pot).

Electrolyte drinks primarily provide electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium to restore balance after exercise. Isotonic drinks, on the other hand, have a similar concentration of electrolytes and carbohydrates to the body's, ideal for rapid hydration and immediate energy during physical activity.

It is recommended to drink a drink containing electrolytes during intense physical activity. Indeed, sweating during exercise can cause significant mineral loss. A drink rich in electrolytes can help replace these lost minerals.
You can also consume it during very hot weather where you are likely to sweat more and become dehydrated.