Key Takeaways

Sodium can raise your blood pressure by causing fluid retention, while potassium helps lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.

Magnesium balances calcium and acts as a strong vasodilator.

People with high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, or heart failure may need to avoid electrolyte drinks.

Electrolyte drinks and tablets, used to replace electrolytes (charged minerals such as sodium and potassium) after heavy sweating or diarrhea, can affect your blood pressure. Too much sodium can raise blood pressure, while increased potassium intake can relax blood vessels and help lower blood pressure, but your health status also influences these effects.

How Do Electrolytes Affect Blood Pressure?

Electrolytes are minerals like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnes

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