Do I Need an Electrolyte Supplement?

I’ve been getting questions from clients and colleagues lately about electrolyte supplementation. Ads, influencers and podcasters are promoting brands like LMNT which disagree with current salt intake recommendations and advocate for “More Salt, Not Less”. My gut told me daily electrolyte supplementation is probably unnecessary for most people but that it couldn’t hurt you. To be sure, I checked in with my go-to nutrition expert and registered dietician (and ultra marathoner and all around awesome human) Tarah Valenti from CustomFit for her input. Watch this video chat to learn more about electrolytes including who needs them and when and who likely should avoid them. This is a must listen for folks who exercise vigorously for more than 60 minutes, those who are “salty sweaters” and anyone with high blood pressure, kidney issues or is pregnant.