Electrolytes are minerals that play an important role in regulating fluids and pH levels in the body. They also help muscles contract.

You’ve seen them everywhere — neon-colored sports drinks, electrolyte powders promising to supercharge your hydration and influencers sharing homemade recipes that they tout as their secret wellness ...

Share on Pinterest Despite the popularity of trendy alkaline or electrolyte-infused waters, regular tap water can also help you stay sufficiently hydrated. Ekaterina Goncharova/Getty Images Proper ...