You lose minerals a lot faster when it’s hot out, which makes mineral replenishment especially important during summer. You’d be surprised how much even mild dehydration affects your performance, both physically and mentally.

Keeping your electrolytes high is important for adults and especially important for kids. Even your pets need extra minerals when it’s warm, especially if they’re going on extra walks or spending more time in the sun.

Here’s a look at why it’s so important to replenish electrolytes during summer, as well as the best way to keep your whole family hydrated.

Dehydration Affects Performance More Than You’d Think 

Most of us probably don’t think much about dehydration—but we should, because it causes pretty major performance deficits.

• In a 2014 study, researchers ran athletes through leg muscle strength tests under two conditions: hydrated and mildly dehydrated.

• Mildly dehydrated athletes showed a 16% decrease in muscle strength . [ * ] They rated their fatigue level as significantly higher and couldn’t produce nearly as much power—but when they rehydrated, their strength returned to normal.

• A 2010 study found similar results: mildly dehydrated people performed 2 fewer reps on strength exercises , on average, versus people with enough water and electrolytes. [ * ]

• Dehydration affects physical endurance as well. In a 2001 study, athletes doing endurance training fatigued 17% faster when moderately dehydrated . [ * ]

It’s not just physical, either. People report greater mental fatigue and lower overall energy when just mildly dehydrated. [ * ]

In fact, your brain is especially sensitive to dehydration. A 2012 study found that even 2% dehydration produced significant decreases in concentration, memory, and physical coordination . [ * ] Your brain cells don’t conduct electricity as well when you’re dehydrated, which leaves you tired and foggy.

In other words, minerals hydrate you better than water, and the difference is large enough to impact your physical and mental wellbeing.

One final note: children are especially prone to dehydration, both because of their smaller size—they have less total water, so each percentage of water lost has a bigger impact—and because they’re less likely to realize they’re low on fluids and seek help from an adult. [ * ]

That’s especially true if your kids play sports or spend a lot of time outdoors. It’s very important that they stay hydrated when it’s hot out—and that they get plenty of electrolytes in particular. 

We wanted to get rid of that hassle. Our minerals are derived from humic and fulvic substances—natural components of ancient soil, that we extract into ionic solutions. This means they need no digestion and are ready for absorption the minute you drink them. But more importantly, they also provide enhanced delivery of their mineral content directly into your cells, where they can make a difference in how you feel.

Basically, our supplements are designed for any cell in your body to use at any time of day. Our minerals absorb rapidly regardless of when you take them, and you can have them with or without food. It makes no difference to their bioavailability.

Our supplements also taste like water, which makes them great for everyone (even kids). All you have to do is take two half-ounce shots of liquid—morning, afternoon, or evening.

Keep Your Whole Family Hydrated with Minerals 

Rehydration is about more than water. You also have to replenish your mineral stores. The trouble is that most electrolyte supplements use mineral salts that are hard to absorb—your body only uses about 10% of what you take [ * ]—and sports drinks are full of sugar, artificial dyes and sweeteners, and other junk ingredients. Plus, most commercial electrolyte formulas only have a couple token minerals, while you need a wide range of minerals for proper rehydration.

That’s why we created BEAM Minerals. We offer concentrated, all-in-one mineral supplements that rapidly replenish your mineral stores. They come in a high-absorption liquid form with close to 100% bioavailability, and they’re potent enough that you’ll feel their effects within minutes. BEAM also contains a wide array of minerals, instead of just one or two. It’s everything you need, all in a single replenisher.

Best of all, we’re great for the whole family: our Advanced Electrolyte and Micronutrient Formula is perfect for keeping both adults and children hydrated.

We even make complete mineral formulas for cats and dogs , so your pet can stay hydrated when it’s hot out. All that fur speeds up dehydration!

We make it easy to perform your best during the summer. Just take a shot of BEAM Minerals in the morning, as well as after physical activity or time outside. You can also mix it into water—it’s flavorless and easy to drink.

Give BEAM Minerals a try this summer. You’ll be amazed by how much better you feel when you keep your cells hydrated.