Electrolytes and Fulvic Acid – The Keys to Success for Professional Athletes
By Dr. Richard A. Drucker, M.Sc., N.D., Ph.D.
What is an electrolyte? What are polyelectrolytes?
An electrolyte is an element or compound that, when melted or dissolved in water or some other solvent, dissociates into ions and is able to conduct an electric current. Electrolytes do differ in their concentrations in blood plasma, interstitial fluid and cellular fluid and do affect the movement of substances between those compartments. Proper quantities of polyelectrolytes (many electrolytes) and a balance among them are critical to normal metabolism and cellular function. For example, calcium (Ca+ +) is necessary for the relaxation of skeletal muscles and the contraction of cardiac muscles; potassium (K+) is required for the contraction of skeletal muscles and the relaxation of cardiac muscles. Sodium (Na+) is essential in maintaining systemic fluid balance. There are approximately 10 polyelectrolytes required to survive; however, as many as 60 or more are essential for optimum health, energy, strength, stamina and recovery. Certain conditions and medications may lead to a deficiency of one or more polyelectrolytes as well as an imbalance among them all.
Why are carbon-bond polyelectrolytes so critical for professional athletes?
It is a scientific fact that athletes, sports enthusiasts, runners, outdoor workers, and anyone involved in virtually any type of strenuous activity is subject to potential physical dehydration, heat related fatigue and/or exhaustion, and should first and foremost replace fluids and poly-electrolytes. Under these circumstances, replacement of polyelectrolytes (just before, during and immediately after exercise, heat and/or physical exertion) may prevent serious physical problems. Thus, regular, adequate and rapid replacement of both fluid and polyelectrolytes may keep the body functioning at its optimum level. Many of these symptoms and others not mentioned, can occur just minutes (and/or sometimes up to hours) after initial and systemic loss of polyelectrolytes and/or dehydration taking place.
How many different products are available with polyelectrolytes?
Unfortunately, most readily available electrolyte-replacement solutions consist of only one or two electrolytes, such as sodium and/or potassium and are synthetic (inorganic or dead), full of artificial colors and/or flavors. Other replacement solutions claim to be more sophisticated, but may only contain approximately five (or less) polyelectrolytes. However, our body may require many more than 10 electrolytes to maximize energy, stamina, wellness and recovery. The 10 most common polyelectrolytes are: sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca++), magnesium (Mg ++), chloride (Cl-), bicarbonate (HCO3), protein (Prot -), phosphate (HPO4), sulfate (SO4), and organic acids.
What are the most scientifically advanced and carbon-bond organic polyelectrolytes available? Which polyelectrolytes are virtually 100% bio-available (absorbable) and contain more than 65 polyelectrolytes with NO artificial colors or flavors?
Perhaps the best form of readily available polyelectrolytes are found in intraMIN™ and intraMAX® as part of a unique and proprietary intraCELLULAR Energy System™. These products contain more than 65, carbon-bond organic microcomplexed™ polyelectrolytes and metalo-enzymes (as compared to the leading sports drinks that have approximately two to five synthetic (inorganic) electrolytes, and also contain approximately 70% to 80% sugars (i.e., glucose, sucrose/dextrose and/or maltodextrine)). The differences are significant! No one single electrolyte will be electromagnetically under-charged and/or “out of balance” with all the other systemic polyelectrolytes. Thus, to maximize energy, strength and stamina, we recommend taking products with intraCELL™ V before, during and after physically strenuous sports and/or heat related activities. Why? Because the direct cellular and physiologic response has a similar metabolic effect to an almost immediate infusion of more than 65, carbon-bond organic intra-cellular “spark-plugs”, in practically every cell of your body! The results are 100% maximized and sustained - energy, strength and stamina!
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The information in this paper is for information purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
