Feeling dizzy, fatigued or crampy? Those might be signs you need more electrolytes. Experts generally agree that, unless ...

“Often the easiest and quickest way to replenish your body with electrolytes is by drinking rather than eating,” Darlington said. “I recommend coconut water or plant-based milk to quickly replenish ...

But are they really necessary? Or could drinking milk be just as effective (not to mention cheaper) for post-exercise hydration? And should these electrolytes really be classed as UPFs?

You’ve seen them everywhere — neon-colored sports drinks, electrolyte powders promising to supercharge your hydration and influencers sharing homemade recipes that they tout as their secret ...