Still Cramping or Tired? It Might Be What You’re Drinking
Still Cramping, Bloated, or Fatigued This Summer?
You’re not the only one. Even if you’re pounding water all day, that may not be enough.
It’s a hot, humid summer — and many of you are out there:
• Playing tennis, walking, golfing, biking
• Working out in the heat
• Watching your kids train hard or compete in summer sports
The go-to for a lot of people?
Gatorade, Prime, BodyArmor, Liquid I.V.
Let’s break this down.
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These Drinks Aren’t Hydrating You — They’re Hijacking You
Despite the branding, most of these drinks are full of:
• Artificial dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5
• High fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, or stevia + erythritol blends
• Low potassium (the electrolyte you actually need the most)
• Citric acid and preservatives that irritate digestion
• A sodium-heavy formula with no real mineral balance
If you’re drinking these for performance, recovery, or “hydration” — you’re getting a blood sugar rollercoaster and artificial junk, not real cellular support.
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Water Alone Isn’t Enough Either
When you sweat, you lose more than water.
You lose electrolytes — especially potassium, sodium, magnesium, and trace minerals.
Plain water without minerals can dilute what’s already low, leading to:
• Muscle cramps (especially calves and feet)
• Puffy hands, ankles, or bloating
• Salt cravings
• Brain fog or irritability
• Afternoon crashes
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At Apollo Health, We Do It Differently
We recommend two clean, clinical-grade options that actually rehydrate you at the cellular level:
✅ Optimal Electrolyte (Seeking Health)
• High in potassium + magnesium
• No sugar, artificial flavors, or gut disruptors
• Great for performance, brain function, and recovery
✅ Quinton Isotonic / Hypertonic
• Pure marine minerals in bioavailable form
• Deep, trace mineral support
• Excellent for sauna, travel, adrenal stress, or daily hydration
Both are stocked in our office and used in many patient protocols — especially in summer.
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Think Prevention. Think Optimization.
Don’t wait until you’re cramping or crashing to act. Stay ahead of the game.
Here’s what we recommend:
Start your morning with:
• 16 oz of filtered water
• 1 scoop Optimal Electrolyte or 1–2 Quinton ampoules
• Optional: squeeze of lemon + pinch of sea salt if you’re active outdoors
A simple daily routine like this can improve:
• Energy
• Mental clarity
• Fluid balance
• Muscle recovery
• Overall resilience in the heat
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Toss the Prime. Skip the Gatorade. Try what works.
Ask about Optimal Electrolyte or Quinton at your next visit — or call the front desk to grab a box.
We use these products ourselves — and your brain, body, and biochemistry will thank you.
In Health,
Dr. G + The Apollo Health Team
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The office will be closed on 07/21-07/22 (Monday-Tuesday).
07/23 (Wednesday) from 3:30 - 7pm ONLY.
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