Electrolytes: the essential key to energy, muscle strength, and a healthy acid–base balance

You can live a healthy lifestyle and still notice that your energy falls short. Fatigue, stiff muscles, or a general feeling of sluggishness are signals that can’t always be explained by sleep or nutrition alone. Often, the cause runs deeper: a deficiency in electrolytes.

Electrolytes are essential minerals your body needs to function properly. Without them, your internal balance is disrupted and your body cannot perform at its best (1)(2).

Why electrolytes are crucial for your body

Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electrical charge. They play a central role in almost every physiological process, including:

  • Muscle contraction and relaxation (magnesium, calcium) (1)(3)
  • Nerve signaling and mental focus (potassium) (2)
  • Fluid balance and hydration (sodium, potassium) (5)
  • Support of acid–base metabolism (zinc) (7)

During periods of stress, intense physical activity, hot weather, or a one-sided diet, your body’s need for electrolytes increases. If these are not replenished, deficiencies may develop (6).

Why supplementation is often necessary

Even with a healthy diet, it can be difficult to consume sufficient minerals. Modern lifestyles place high demands on the body, causing minerals to be used up more quickly.

In addition, our food contains fewer minerals than it used to. Intensive agriculture has depleted the soil, meaning fruits and vegetables may contain up to 60% fewer nutrients. We may be eating enough, but not always getting what our bodies truly need.

Scientific research shows that disturbances in electrolyte balance directly affect physical performance, muscle function, and energy levels (6). Targeted supplementation is therefore not a luxury, but a logical form of support.

What makes Alka® Minerals different

Alka® Minerals was developed as a complete, alkaline mineral support and goes beyond standard supplements.

Unique features include:

  • High-potency mineral complex
  • 10 alkaline minerals and trace elements
  • Plant-based minerals from Lithothamnium calcareum
  • Sourced from pure seawater and highly bioavailable
  • Naturally alkaline (pH 10.5)
  • Enriched with alkaline grasses
  • Vegan and gluten-free

Lithothamnium calcareum is a marine algae rich in naturally occurring calcium and other minerals. Studies show that calcium from this source is well absorbed and effectively supports calcium metabolism (8).

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What you can expect from a healthy electrolyte balance

Adequate electrolyte intake supports:

  • Stable energy levels
  • Normal muscle function
  • Strong bones
  • Healthy skin, hair, and nails
  • The immune system

Not by stimulating the body, but by supporting it at a fundamental level.

Practical tips: supporting your electrolyte balance

  • Supplement electrolytes during intense exercise, hot weather, stressful periods, or when following a limited diet
  • Don’t just drink more water—support your mineral balance as well
  • Choose a complete mineral complex rather than individual supplements
  • Take Alka® Minerals preferably with meals for optimal absorption

Recommended dosage: 1 capsule twice daily; in periods of increased need, 2 capsules twice daily.

Support your body from within

A stable electrolyte balance forms the foundation for vitality and a healthy acid–base balance.
With Alka® Minerals, you choose a thoughtful, scientifically supported, and alkaline form of nutritional support.

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Sources (scientific references)

  1. NIH – Magnesium Fact Sheet
  2. NIH – Potassium Fact Sheet
  3. NIH – Calcium Fact Sheet
  4. NIH – Zinc Fact Sheet
  5. Merck Manual – Oral Rehydration Therapy
  6. Rosner MH et al., Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia, Frontiers in Medicine (2017)
  7. EFSA – Health claims related to zinc and acid–base metabolism
  8. Zenk JL et al., Calcium from Lithothamnion sp., Journal of Medicinal Food
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