Many of you might think you know all you need about electrolytes because you drink Gatorade. But what we are going to talk about goes well beyond a sports drink.

As you know, we need water to survive, it is an essential nutrient to the body. But water isn't the only thing our bodies crave. Basically, our bodies are made up of the same things you will find that also make up the earth.

So think about the things beyond water that our bodies need; like minerals and electrolytes for example. Our bodies need to be replenished with mineral and electrolytes.

Now, the difference between minerals and electrolytes can be confusing, so pay attention.

Electrolytes

Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric charge known as ions. Electrolytes are found in all parts of your body including tissues, cells and fluids They are essential because they are used by our cells to carry voltages across cell membranes. In other words, electrolytes are critical for communication between cells.

Trace Minerals

Your body needs two types of minerals to stay healthy: Major minerals and trace minerals. Major minerals include potassium, calcium, chlorine and sulfur.

Trace minerals are a group of minerals that your body needs as well, only in very small amounts. Trace minerals include copper, cobalt, iron, zinc and iodine.

Without these minerals, your body would not be able to contract muscles, clot blood, build new tissue or even keep your heart beating.

Proper hydration is important to maintain both mineral and electrolyte status. It is also important to maintain a healthy diet by eating fruits and vegetables that have been grown in nutrient-rich soil.

Unfortunately, nutrient-rich soil is becoming rare and can lead to an inadequate intake of the essential elements our bodies need. In addition, many people depend on processed foods and an increased consumption of purified water void of the minerals your body needs. Even if you enjoy a healthy diet, you should take an active role in ensuring you get the minerals and electrolytes your body needs.

About Our Electrolytes and Minerals

Traceability and transparency is a huge concern for Ameriden. That is why we have chosen MRI, a family-owned and operated business (well into its 3rd generation), as our source for electrolytes and trace minerals. Why? MRI, the Anderson family (founder Hartley Anderson), can take the sustainable view and their mission is to improve global well-being through mineral nutrition. They don’t take any shortcuts in concentrating and harvesting the minerals used to extract electrolytes. Their electrolytes & minerals are made with all-natural & pure, solar concentrated from ancient sea beds, virtually virgin grounds.

Their methods are more difficult and time-consuming by some standards; however more than the process, the results from using the products are what lead the family to believe they have the finest all-natural mineral and trace element products crafted by nature; which truly captures the essence of what you & I want in the words “all natural” in a way other mineral producers can’t state.

It started with the discovery of an ancient source of minerals more concentrated than regular sea water over 45 years ago. Yet it was not until Hartley, his friends and family, had tried the minerals themselves and witness the powerful results. It quickly became evident that they should consider these minerals as a globally healthy endeavor.

They discovered how to use nature's own processes to remove the sodium, thereby creating an unsurpassed complex.

What You Should Know About Our Electrolytes

Our electrolytes from MRI are safe as they are extensively tested according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, cGMP 3rd party and recognized as GRAS approved.

GRAS - (Generally Recognized as Safe), meaning they've been verified by a panel of third-party, scientific experts who have concurred that the mineral blends harvested meet the standards to be designated as GRAS.