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Fix Your Hydration in 1 Step (Not Just More Water)

Ashley Richmond
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3 min readMar 5, 2025

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Simply drinking water isn’t enough to stay hydrated.

Many people drink plenty of water yet still feel exhausted, experience brain fog, or struggle with performing in their workouts. That’s because hydration depends on more than water alone — your body needs essential minerals to absorb and utilize it effectively.

Water without minerals passes through your system, failing to truly hydrate your cells. Minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium are essential to proper hydration, as well as overall health.

By the end of this article, you’ll understand:

  • Why drinking plain water doesn’t guarantee proper hydration
  • How mineral deficiency negatively affects your health
  • How to easily and effectively improve your hydration daily

Why are Minerals Important?

Your body relies heavily on minerals for almost every critical function. Yet, modern lifestyles and nutrient-depleted diets leave most adults severely deficient in these essential nutrients.

If you’re chronically low in minerals, you might experience symptoms like:

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