Do Electrolyte Drinks Raise or Lower Blood Pressure?

Do Electrolyte Drinks Raise or Lower Blood Pressure?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Weddle, PharmDBerk Ucak / Getty Images Electrolyte drinks may positively or negatively affect blood pressure.Electrolyte drinks and tablets, used to replace electrolytes (charged minerals such as sodium and potassium) after heavy sweating or diarrhea, can affect your blood pressure. Too much sodium can raise blood pressure, while increased potassium intake can relax blood vessels and help lower blood pressure, but you…