Alex Dobbs – Electrolytes and Energy Drinks

Electrolytes seem to be everywhere at the moment — powders, tablets, sports drinks and supplements all promising to help with hydration, energy and recovery. But how important are they and do we really need to be adding them to our daily routine?

And what about energy drinks — are they giving us a useful boost or doing more harm than good? Alex Dobbs from Grassroots Nutrition joins us to separate the facts from the marketing.