– If electrolytes are salt, and salt makes you dehydrated, how do electrolytes help you retain water?

Question

– If electrolytes are salt, and salt makes you dehydrated, how do electrolytes help you retain water?

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Answer 1

When you take in something like salt or Electrolytes, your body craves fluids to displace the minerals that counter fluids. Thus, you’re body is more keen on retaining fluids.