relectrolyteME

relectrolyteME Pure Electrolyte Concentrate is a supercharged formulation which addresses daily electrolyte loss. relectrolyteME is ideal for all individuals and essential for professional athletes and workers in enduring heat conditions.

Our body fluids are comprised of water and solutes that are dissolved or suspended in a solution. The majority of our blood is made up of water, which is essential for metabolism. Total body water is approximately 60% of an adult's weight. However water alone cannot conduct the electrical current we need to live. Electrolytes are mineral compounds that are dissolved in the extracellular and intracellular fluid in our bodies. These solutes then become charged particles known as ions. These are split into two categories. The positive charged ions known as cations: sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium; and the negative charged ions or anions: chloride, bicarbonate and phosphate. These ions dissolved in body fluids create an electrical charge (similar to a battery), which is needed for the human body to function.

Electrolytes are a vital part of our body fluids that help maintain:

• homeostasis (interrelated processes that maintain equilibrium inside and outside of our cells),
• a pH (acid/base) relectrolyte,
• the proper volume of blood for efficient circulation and
• stable blood pressure.

They facilitate the transport of:

• nutrients,
• amino acids,
• lipids,
• hormones,
• proteins and
• other molecules into cells.

This solution also regulates body temperature, aids in the detoxification of metabolic waste products and heavy metals provide lubrication to the musculo-skeletal joints and acts as a component in the pericardial, pleural, spinal and peritoneal fluids. Electrolytes play an important and essential role in all of our lives!

relectrolyteME™ Pure Electrolyte Concentrate is also an important component of our prepareME program as we all lose body fluids (which include electrolytes) through the kidneys, bowels, skin and breathing. For a healthy adult the total body fluids lost in a day are approximately equal to their daily fluid intake. Abnormal fluid and electrolyte losses also occur, such as water dehydration, heat prostration, etc. These losses are usually linked to physical exertion, prolonged exposure to the elements (sports, outdoor activities, construction work, etc) or disease, trauma and medical intervention.

Therefore athletes, senior citizens, individuals with a cold, flu, virus and those who work or play outdoors for extended periods may be prone to electrolyte deficiencies. Any illness in which you have symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting can also cause electrolyte losses. Other examples of abnormal fluid loss are: kidney conditions, cardiovascular problems, cancer, depression, blood loss, surgical procedures, and use of alcohol, prescription and non-prescription drugs (especially diuretics and chemotherapy). Some of these problems can cause a decrease of appetite and fluid consumption, which will result in fluid and electrolyte losses.