You keep chugging water, but the fatigue doesn’t leave.
Your lips stay dry. Your brain fog doesn’t lift.
It’s not dehydration. It’s a mineral imbalance—
And most people never fix it.
The Broken Fix: More Water, Less Function
“Drink more water” is the default advice for low energy.
But if you’re already doing that and still feel off, it’s not hydration you’re lacking—
You’re flushing out the few minerals your body had left.
Sodium. Potassium. Magnesium.
They’re not optional. They’re electrical.
Your body runs on them. Your brain fires with them.
Why Electrolyte Depletion Actually Matters
When your electrolyte levels crash, your systems follow:
- Headaches and migraines misdiagnosed as stress
- Muscle cramps from sitting too long or sleeping poorly
- Brain fog and light sensitivity that make screens unbearable
- Heart rhythm issues and fatigue that doctors often dismiss in remote workers
If you’re overcaffeinated, underfed, and screen-bound—
You’re not just tired. You’re out of balance.
What Not to Waste Money On
Skip the overpriced “wellness” drinks with 40g of sugar.
Avoid sports drinks made for athletes, not desk workers.
And no—pink salt alone won’t fix your electrolyte depletion.
What you need is a simple, deliberate rebalancing protocol.
Not flavored placebo.
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What Actually Works
Start here:
- Salt: Add ¼ tsp real sea salt to your morning water (lemon optional)
- Magnesium: Supplement at night with glycinate or malate (not oxide or citrate)
- Potassium: Get it via lite salt, coconut water, or targeted capsules
- Timing: Morning base + afternoon top-up = consistent energy, fewer crashes
This isn’t some wellness ritual.
It’s baseline physical maintenance.
Eat It, Don’t Just Mix It
Prefer food over powders? Good. Just don’t expect a single banana to fix the issue.
Potassium-rich foods:
- Avocados
- White beans
- Sweet potatoes
- Coconut water (unsweetened)
- Spinach (cooked, not raw)
- Watermelon
Magnesium-rich foods:
- Pumpkin seeds
- Almonds, cashews
- Dark chocolate (85%+ cacao)
- Black beans
- Oats
- Tofu
- Sardines
Food builds the foundation.
But if you’re already eating clean and still crashing?
You’re not topped off—you’re still depleted.
The Real Fix Isn’t Just More Water
Water matters. But without minerals, it’s useless.
Fix your electrolyte depletion, and the “dehydration” symptoms disappear—
No extra gallons required.
This post exists because “just drink more water” is garbage advice.
Founded HealthyForge.com for people who need practical health systems — not perfect bodies. Writes like your old medic uncle who packs salt tabs and sarcasm.