Electrolytes

Electrolytes are minerals in your blood & body fluids that include sodium, potassium & chloride. They help to maintain fluid balance, regulate pH in your body (acidic or alkaline) and send electrical signals through the nerve cells. Imbalance in electrolyte levels are bad for your health. They can occur due to dehydration, heat stroke, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney disease & severe burns. Symptoms include tiredness, irregular heart beat, muscle cramps, confusion & fits.