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Common Causes of Electrolyte Imbalance
Medically Reviewed Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Common Causes of Electrolyte Imbalance

Medical experts deem electrolytes essential for good reason. These major nutrients (calcium, sodium, magnesium, chloride, potassium, and phosphate) aid numerous vital bodily functions—such muscle function; blood pressure stability, blood clotting; maintenance of fluids, bones and teeth; nerve signaling; and heartbeat regulation. However, an electrolyte imbalance can trigger a domino effect of negative and even deadly […]

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7 Bites of Wisdom Behind Popular Hangover Cures
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

7 Bites of Wisdom Behind Popular Hangover Cures

Let’s re-examine last night. You had a little too much to drink at a friend’s birthday, bachelorette party, or while watching the game with the boys. Now your body is paying the price—punishing you with a throbbing headache, queasy tummy, and even vomiting. According to a 2004 article in the New York Times, hangovers, and […]

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