What do electrolytes and sodium have to do with hydration? Is water alone not enough?

Question

Ever since I started running, all I know is that I need to drink a sh*t ton of electrolytes. But I would like to understand why on a physiological level.

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Answer 1

U need electrolytes to maintain a water potential in ur cells. But udn a fk ton. That’s just a myth made up by sports drink companies to sell in excess. In fact too much electrolytes can cause stones in ur kidney