📩 Comment “NEWSLETTER” and I’ll send you a link to my FREE weekly newsletter, where I simplify the complex world of medicine and share evidence-based health information to help you make more informed decisions about your health. 📚👨‍⚕️ 💧☀️ Is plain water always the best way to hydrate? Not necessarily. Most people think staying hydrated is as simple as drinking more water…but if you’re sweating a lot during the summer, you’re also losing electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. 🧂🥥 In rare cases, drinking large amounts of plain water without replacing electrolytes can contribute to hyponatremia (low blood sodium), which can become dangerous. ⚠️ 👨‍⚕️ Here’s what I personally do: 💧 Drink reverse osmosis water that’s been re-mineralized with sodium, magnesium, and calcium. 🥥 Enjoy coconut water for its natural potassium and magnesium. 🧂 After prolonged sweating, I’ll sometimes add a small pinch of salt or simply eat a meal containing some sodium. Hydration...