Tag Archives: Electrolyte

How do electrolytes and water affect health nutrition/food nutrition of humans?

And what would be the proper amount of food intake to have a proper balance of the two? And what foods/drinks would be proper to have to have the right amount? The human body is about 72% water and an electrolyte is any substance containing free ions that behaves as an electrically conductive medium. If you decrease either level you have a problem. Water is critical to maintaining electrolyte levels. The first stages of dehydration are feeling sick and muscle cramps. You also have problem Continue reading

Water Intoxication Death

I heard a story this week on the news that always upsets me. A 17 year old football player in California died earlier this month and the coroner’s report stated that he died of electrolyte imbalance from drinking too much water during practice. What is hyponatremia? Hypo means low and natremia means blood sodium. Hyponatremia happens when someone drinks too much water and their brain swells. … Continue reading