Electrolyte Calculator
Calculate your personalized daily sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium targets based on your age, activity level, climate, diet, and special conditions.
Medical Disclaimer: This tool provides general educational estimates. Always consult your prescribing physician or healthcare provider before making medication changes or interpreting results from population-based models.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NIH Adequate Intake for sodium is 1,500 mg/day for adults aged 19-50, with an upper limit of 2,300 mg/day. Athletes and keto dieters often need more.
Muscle cramps, fatigue, headache, dizziness, heart palpitations, nausea, and brain fog are common signs.
Most people eating a varied diet can meet needs through food. Supplementation may help athletes, keto dieters, and those in hot climates.
Research suggests 1:1.5 to 1:2 sodium-to-potassium ratio for lower cardiovascular risk.
Yes. Excess sodium contributes to hypertension. Excess potassium can cause cardiac arrhythmias, especially with kidney disease.
Sources
- NASEM. Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium. 2019. PubMed Link
- Baker LB. Sweating Rate and Sweat Sodium Concentration in Athletes. Sports Med. 2017. PubMed Link
- IOM. Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D. 2011. PubMed Link
- ACSM. Exercise and Fluid Replacement Position Stand. 2007. PubMed Link
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