[Philmont]: FW: Water question

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From: Mike Barnhill [mailto:mikebarnhill@tds.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 5:16 PM
To: owner-philmont@troop47.com
Subject: Water question

Help Me.
 
We always talk about the importance of water. A common term that I hear over
and over is the word "Electrolytes". I hear it used when describing the
benefits of straight water and how things like juices, flavored drinks etc
don't provide the "electrolytes" like regular water does. As a Scoutmaster I
have too used this terminology. We tend to parrot things that sound
important but we don't necessarily understand the terminology or the science
and meaning of them.
Any way, someone has finally popped the question that I have been wondering
all along. " What exactly are the "Electrolytes" and how are they
beneficial". Of course I didn't know the answer, and I said so. But I would
truly like to know. Our health care provider is an HMO so we don't
necessarily have a family doctor that I can ask about this. I would
appreciate input from any Medical Doctors on the list
What are electrolytes. What conditions are they found in? Do additives such
as flavoring, carbonation and sugars affect them? How do they affect our
bodies? If some are good, are more better? Are there products out there to
increase the electrolytes available in say, a bottle of your favorite drink?
We're about to fire up our 2007 council contingent.
ICWTGBTP
 
Mike Barnhill

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