Electrolytes are essential minerals that are found in the blood, which help maintain key functions in the body like muscle contraction or controlling the balance of fluids. Also, electrolytes contribute to the correction of pH levels. Most diseases, illnesses, and bad bacteria thrive in an over acidic environment. The electrolytes in the human body are: 

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  • Sodium 
  • Potassium 
  • Calcium
  • Bicarbonate
  • Magnesium 
  • Chloride
  • Phosphate 
Certain foods and drinks are packed in electrolytes. A disorder occurs when the levels of electrolytes in the body are either too high or too low. If you’re looking to replenish your electrolytes, you’ll be happy to know that there are many options. 

Include Healthy Whole Foods in Your Diet
Whole foods contain some types of electrolytes. Eat a healthy, balanced diet and replenish yourself with fluids. Make sure to include in your diet leafy green vegetables, fruits (bananas, prunes, strawberries, oranges, etc.), dairy products, nuts and seeds, beans and lentils, and, last but certainly not least, breakfast cereals. Your body goes to great lengths to maintain an electrolyte balance. Nonetheless, if you’ve experienced periods of vomiting and diarrhea, things can quickly get out of hand. Forget about sugary sports drinks and opt for nutrient-rich foods. 

A normal diet rich in fruits and vegetables is enough to prevent an electrolyte imbalance. In addition to electrolytes, foods contain vitamins and health-protective compounds. You get enough energy to keep you active throughout the day and can even prevent illnesses like cancer. It would be best if you ate more plant-based foods as opposed to highly-processed or ultra-processed foods. Minimally processed foods are acceptable. Examples include frozen vegetables, bagged salads, and dried herbs. 

Avoid Diuretics
Diuretics may lead to an electrolyte imbalance. Common symptoms include dryness of the mouth, thirst, weakness, lethargy, restlessness, and muscle pains or cramps. Diuresis increases urine production and the frequency with which you have to use the bathroom. When there’s not enough sodium in the body, hyponatremia occurs. You can have hyponatremia without feeling dehydrated or volume-depleted. Don’t replace the loss of sodium and water with mostly water. It will only dilute the remaining sodium in the body. 

You’re better off using natural diuretics if you struggle with high blood pressure, heart failure, or kidney disease. Ginger, for instance, has diuretic properties. Make a cup of tea. You can use fresh ginger or store-bought tea. Parsley has been shown to increase urine production and prevent kidney stone production. It can be used either fresh or dried. Compensatory mechanisms maintain the electrolyte balance in the face of the diuretic. If not absolutely necessary, you should avoid taking diuretics. 

Salt Your Meals
Salt is useful for more than seasoning the taste of food. Ingesting salt is a quick way to replace the electrolytes you’ve lost. It contains magnesium, calcium, and potassium, besides sodium. Sea salt is better than table salt. Nevertheless, you should be careful when it comes to your sodium intake. Consuming too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Most importantly, eating too much salt can throw your body out of balance. Make sure to avoid salty foods, such as pickles and olives. 

Replenish Electrolytes with Fulvic Acid
You can take fulvic acid by mouth. Fulvic acid is basically a water-based electrolyte. Its cleansing abilities show that it’s capable of enhancing the minerals necessary for use by living organisms, therefore, serving to balance cell life. In case you didn’t already know, fulvic acid is part of the humic structure in rich composting soil. It contains naturally-occurring biochemicals, antioxidants, free radical scavengers, nutrients, hormones, amino acids, and natural antibiotics. Fulvic acid can be taken as a supplement. You just simply administer the supplements according to the instructions.
 
Fulvic acid is regarded as one of the safest and potent substances available. However, it shouldn’t be used for indefinite periods of time. It’s best to take fulvic acid for a maximum of seven days. The effects of fulvic acid are simply fascinating. It’s available in powder and liquid extract. You can use filtered or distilled water to mix with the liquid. It will simply change your life. The appropriate dose depends on factors such as age, health, and other specific conditions. Even though natural products are safe, it’s still important to respect the dosage. 

Be Conscious of Your Water Intake 
When you drink lots of water, the amount of salt and other electrolytes in the body becomes too diluted. As highlighted in the beginning, electrolytes have to be in balance for optimal health. Don’t drink more water than your kidneys can remove in urine. Water needs vary according to age, sex, weather, and activity level. Put simply, there’s no exact formula on how much to drink. Make sure you’re not overhydrated. Use your urine color as a reference point. It should be light yellow to clear.