Why do electrolytes contain 750mg of sodium?Updated 22 days ago
We've carefully chosen 750mg of sodium for our electrolytes to meet the varied hydration needs of our customers. Here's why this amount matters for health and performance.
Support for active lifestyles. For active, health-conscious people, our formula supports safe sodium supplementation. Research suggests the optimum sodium intake for active individuals can vary widely, which is why personalised hydration strategies matter (Institute of Medicine, 2004).
Hydration and mineral balance. Sodium's role in water regulation and mineral balance is well documented (Keller et al., 2003). It supports muscle contractions and cellular health, which is why our electrolyte supplement matters for overall hydration.
Sweat loss compensation. Active individuals can lose a lot of sodium through sweat. Studies show losses can be as high as 3500-7000 mg per day in warmer environments (Sawka et al., 2007). Our formula helps replenish this lost sodium, which matters for hydration and muscle function.
Sodium sensitivity considerations. Around a third of the population is salt-sensitive, so we've made sure our sodium level is safe for the majority, in line with research showing how blood pressure responses to sodium intake can vary (Weinberger, 1996).
Emerging research. Studies show a protective effect from sodium intake levels between 4000-5000 mg, compared with less than 3000 mg per day, suggesting there are benefits to moderate intake (O'Donnell et al., 2014).
Optimal sodium consumption
Study | Dangerously low | Optimum range | Dangerously high |
Compared with usual sodium intake, low- and excessive-sodium diets are associated with increased mortality: a meta-analysis. (2014) | <3 g/d | 4 - 5 g/d | 5.1 g/d + |
Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Risk of Cardiovascular Events. (2011) | <3 g/d | 4 - 6 g/d | 6.1 g/d + |
Urinary sodium and potassium excretion, mortality, and cardiovascular events. (2014) | <3 g/d | 4 - 5.99 g/d | 6 g/d + |
Associations of urinary sodium excretion with cardiovascular events in individuals with and without hypertension: a pooled analysis of data from four studies. (2016) | <3 g/d | 4 - 5 g/d | 7 g/d + |
Sodium Intake and Health: What Should We Recommend Based on the Current Evidence? (2021) | >3 g/d | 3.1 - 5 g/d | 5.1 g/d + |
Salt, Not Always a Cardiovascular Enemy? A Mini-Review and Modern Perspective. (2022) | 2.3 g/d | 3 - 6 g/d | 6.1 g/d + |
References
Sawka, M. N., Burke, L. M., Eichner, E. R., Maughan, R. J., Montain, S. J., & Stachenfeld, N. S. (2007). American College of Sports Medicine position stand. Exercise and fluid replacement. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
Keller, U., Szinnai, G., Bilz, S., & Berneis, K. (2003). Effects of changes in hydration on protein, glucose and lipid metabolism in man: impact on health. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
American Heart Association. (2021). How much sodium should I eat per day?
Weinberger, M. H. (1996). Salt sensitivity of blood pressure in humans. Hypertension.
Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Military Nutrition Research. (2004). Dietary reference intakes for water, potassium, sodium, chloride, and sulfate. National Academies Press.
O'Donnell, M., Mente, A., Rangarajan, S., McQueen, M. J., Wang, X., Liu, L., ... & Yusuf, S. (2014). Urinary sodium and potassium excretion, mortality, and cardiovascular events. The New England Journal of Medicine.