Tags : Electrolytes

Electrolyte balance for enhanced bodybuilders – Part 3

Previously in this series, we learned what the role of different electrolytes is in the body, how different AAS affect electrolyte balance, and what the physical consequences of having an electrolyte imbalance are. But knowing all of that is pointless if you don’t know how to fix an electrolyte imbalance. Let’s explore how to do […]Read More

Electrolyte balance for enhanced bodybuilders – part 2

In the previous post in this series, we learned what the role of different electrolytes is in the body, as well as how different AAS affect electrolyte balance. But what are the consequences of having imbalanced electrolytes? How can you tell that they are imbalanced in the first place? Let’s find out… The side effects […]Read More

Electrolyte balance for enhanced bodybuilders – Part 1

Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge in the body’s fluids. They enable electrical signals in nerves and muscles and maintain fluid balance. The major electrolytes for muscle function and hydration include: Sodium (Na+) The primary extracellular electrolyte that regulates the amount of water in the body (osmotic balance). Sodium is essential for nerve […]Read More