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Electrolytes
 
 
Why is electrolytes important?
First of all what are electrolytes? They are minerals our body needs to function at a cellular level, and specially we absorb our mineral in our colon. We hold our water for our entire body in our colon.. interesting facts..
So do you drink a lot of water and feel or are still dehydrated.. The truth is you can drink a lot of water and still be dehydrated..
why is this, because you are out of balance of lack of better words or you may need some electrolytes (ionic).
another interesting fact you can drink to much water and through your electrolytes off with out proper mineral absorption.
Electrolytes control the fluid balance of the body and are important in muscle contraction, energy generation, and almost every major biochemical reaction in the body.
How does this effect your digestion specifically, hydration is what is need to have healthy happy colon. Meaning good transit time and allow the peristalsis( the muscle in the colon) to work at the optimum levels.

How do I get more electrolytes in my diet? Coconut water, is great I also  use an electrolyte packet when I exercise  called Power Pak there wonderful. and the same company makes drops called ConcenTrace  Trace Mineral drops by Trace Mineral. Great Company! 
 
 


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