Joan Hatem-Roy
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Q. I have been seeing lots of advertisements for electrolyte drinks and powders lately and I have been tempted to try them. Are they really better for you than drinking plain water?

A. It feels like you can’t turn on the TV or walk into a store without seeing a new drink promising more energy or better hydration. It’s smart to stop and consider whether they’re actually helpful. Our AgeSpan dietitians hear this question often when they’re out in the community.

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