An electrolyte is: The medium which provides the ion transport mechanism between the positive and negative electrodes of a cell. What it means for you is that without proper electrolyte levels you may expierence dehydration sooner, cramping, and other muscle pains.
You can buy electroltye gels/concentrate or you can go with a much smaller and easier to store electrolyte tablet.
The electrolyte tables come in boxes of 100 with 2 per package so they work great for survival kits, backpacks, cars, and home! For $3.80 for 100 you can’t really go wrong with the electrolyte tablets!
According to the writing on the package of the electrolyte tablets: Electrolyte tablets help minimize fatigue and prevent muscle cramps and heat prostration due to excessive perspiration. Active ingredients: Sodium Chloride, 250 mg.; Potassium Chloride 15 mg.; Calcium Carbonate 18 mg.