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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

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Sweat, particularly during physical exercise and exposure to hot weather, is the largest source of electrolyte and water loss. Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Replacing sweat loss through electrolyte-containing fluids is crucial for endurance athletes.

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Rhodiola’s Impact on Cellular Energy Production and Mitochondrial Function

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Historical records reveal that the Vikings utilized Rhodiola to promote their endurance and physical strength. As an adaptogen, this plant promotes a healthy stress response by supporting non-specific general homeostasis when exposed to physical, chemical, biological, or psychological stressors. Rhodiola ( Rhodiola rosea L.)