Electrolytes are nothing new. They’ve kept your body running your entire life. Every time you move a muscle, think a thought, or your heart beats, it’s thanks to them. Simply put, electrolytes are essential minerals (salts) with an electric charge that circulate in the body’s fluids. They control nerve signals, maintain fluid balance, and help cells produce energy. In short: they hold the system together. From the brain and heart to every muscle in the body.

The 3 Most Important Electrolytes

Sodium
What we usually call salt. Sodium restores fluid balance and regulates nerve impulses. Important for activating muscles and making sure nerves send the right signals. Think of sodium as the “on switch” for your muscles.

Potassium
Works in balance with sodium. Potassium regulates heart rate, blood pressure, and ensures your muscles can return to rest. A bit like the muscles “off switch.”

Magnesium
Probably the body’s most important mineral – and the one we often don’t get enough of. Magnesium regulates over 300 biological processes, including energy production, recovery, and sleep quality. An underrated supplement for training, recovery, and stress management.

Electrolytes for Training

During training, electrolyte loss increases significantly, especially sodium, potassium, and magnesium. A lack of these negatively affects strength, endurance, and focus.

That’s why Saltcore is formulated with extra magnesium and potassium – to support the so-called sodium-potassium pump that drives every muscle contraction. This makes Saltcore a health drink and a better alternative to traditional sports drinks.

When Do We Lose Electrolytes?

All the time. But especially when you:

• Stress
• Exercise
• Drink a lot of coffee or alcohol
• Sleep poorly
• Eat too little or too one-sided
• Sweat

Replenishing them helps the body maintain energy levels, recover faster, and stay focused – whether you’re running a marathon or just trying to get through a regular office day.

The Myth About Water

Water is great, but sometimes it’s not enough. If you drink a lot of water without restoring electrolyte balance, your body’s salt levels get diluted. This can actually disrupt fluid balance instead of improving it.

Salt Is Not the Enemy

Sodium, or common salt, has long had an undeserved bad reputation. It has often been linked to high blood pressure, but newer research shows that too little sodium can also cause problems.

A lack of sodium can impact energy levels, recovery, concentration, and blood sugar control negatively. Many in the Western world consume too little, especially if they train, sweat, stress, or drink a lot of coffee.

Salt is not something you should avoid altogether. It is a vital electrolyte needed every day to restore the body’s fluid balance, activate muscles, and keep key functions in the body at optimal levels.

Do Electrolytes Give You Energy?

Yes, but not in the same way as caffeine.

Caffeine blocks fatigue signals, giving a quick kick. Electrolytes work differently. They help the body produce and use its own energy at the cellular level. Magnesium converts food into energy, while potassium and sodium ensure muscles and the brain can make use of it.

The result is steady, stable energy throughout the day – without spikes or crashes. That’s why we also call The Core an energy drink, even though it doesn’t contain caffeine.

Why You Need Electrolytes Every Day

Electrolytes are not just a bonus – they are the very foundation of an optimally functioning body. Not only are they important, they are crucial for the entire system. And since you lose them every day, you also need to replenish them daily. Sure, many of the minerals are found in food. But as we lose them through stress, sweat, and an active lifestyle, drinking electrolytes has proven to be the best way to stay balanced.

Saltcore’s ready-to-drink electrolyte beverages with the right balance of the most important electrolytes come in the form of refreshing sparkling drinks, with or without caffeine.