Zinc, selenium, iodine, copper, boron and dozens more. What trace minerals actually do, which ones are truly essential, and what the "70+ minerals" claim on a label really means.
Every electrolyte is a mineral. Not every mineral is an electrolyte. And "trace mineral" describes a dose, not a job. Here is the distinction, drawn properly.
The vegetables look the same as they did fifty years ago. The mineral content inside them tells a different story.
Most electrolyte mixes were built for athletes mid-workout. Most people are not athletes mid-workout. Here is the difference between sports hydration and a daily mineral foundation, and how to tell...
You can drink water all day and still feel dehydrated. The missing piece usually isn't more water. It's the minerals that tell your body to hold onto it.
Front-of-pack claims are marketing. The supplement facts panel is the truth. Here is a simple checklist for reading an electrolyte label so you know what you are actually buying.
