Minerals vs. Electrolytes:  What Your Body Really Needs (and Why it Matters)
Eileen Shannon Eileen Shannon

Minerals vs. Electrolytes: What Your Body Really Needs (and Why it Matters)

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Here’s the quick breakdown:

  • Electrolytes are a type of mineral that carry an electrical charge — they’re your body’s spark plugs. Think: sodium, potassium, magnesium.

  • 🧱 Minerals are your building blocks — supporting bones, hormones, energy, immune function, and thousands of daily cellular tasks.

💪 Electrolytes are for the short game (think workouts, sweating, fluid loss).
🌿 Minerals are for the long game (think stress resilience, deep recovery, and steady energy).

Most people need both at different times — and knowing when to use which can change how you feel every day.

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