Dehydration, Overhydration & Electrolytes (Sodium & Potassium)

Dehydration — state where the body doesn’t have enough water.
Overhydration — drinking so much fluid that it upsets the body’s fluid and salt balance.
Electrolytes — minerals like sodium and potassium that carry an electrical charge and help with fluid balance and nerve/muscle function.
Sodium — main electrolyte in body fluids outside cells; important for fluid balance.
Potassium — main electrolyte inside cells; important for muscle and nerve function.