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Most people think about hydration as something to catch up on after a workout. The research says the opposite, pre-workout is the more critical window, and arriving at exercise already electrolyte-sufficient changes how your body performs and recovers. For migraineurs, the stakes are higher: exercise accelerates sodium loss through multiple pathways simultaneously, and the drop in extracellular sodium that follows a poorly hydrated workout can push the nervous system toward its threshold.

The debate between sparkling and regular water is ongoing. Both have their benefits, but which is more hydrating? We explore this question and the vital role of electrolytes in hydration.