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The risks of drinking too many electrolytes.

Electrolytes are salts in the body that are necessary for the absorption of fluids. They include sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorous. Proper hydration requires certain levels of these electrolytes, which are unable to be replaced by water. An electrolyte imbalance can be caused by the consumption of too many or too few electrolytes. Drinking too many electrolyte replacement drinks, such as Gatorade and Powerade, can result in an electrolyte imbalance.

Hypernatremia
Hypernatremia is a condition caused by too much sodium in the body. The more sodium consumed by the body, the more water is lost. Excessive salt intake can lead to dehydration, lethargy and weakness. Since sodium levels affect nerve impulses, muscle twitching is also a symptom of hypernatremia.

Hyperkalemia
Potassium is involved in neuromuscular and cardiac functions. Too much potassium in the body can cause a condition known as hyperkalemia. Symptoms of hyperkalemia include fatigue, lethargy, weakness and abdominal cramps. In severe cases, hyperkalemia can slow down the heart and even lead to cardiac arrest.

Hypermagnesemia
Excessive levels of magnesium in the body is called hypermagnesemia. Since magnesium is responsible for muscle function and the production of energy, too much magnesium results in decreased respiration, muscle weakness and lethargy. Cardiac conditions, including cardiac arrest, are also possible.

Hypercalcemia
Calcium is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses, the contraction of muscles and the formation of bones. Too much calcium, hypercalcemia, can cause lethargy, fatigue, nausea, constipation and hypertension as well as bone pain. Too much calcium also reduces the amount of phosphorous, which can result in hypertension and confusion.

Hyperphosphatemia
Phosphorous is involved in the production of energy. However, high levels of phosphorous results in lethargy, fatigue and seizures. Too much phosphorous also reduces the amount of calcium, which can cause tremors, cramps, muscle spasms, convulsions and bone or joint pain.

Acidosis
The ratio of acids and bases in the body is referred to as a pH level. This level is maintained by bicarbonate and chloride. Decreased levels of pH is a condition called acidosis. Acidosis is caused by high levels of chloride and can result in cellular damage and even death. Too much chloride is also associated with weakness, nausea and headaches.


Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/395825-the-risks-of-drinking-too-many-electrolyte-replacement-drinks/#ixzz1t0fQ8gJ1