Is it true that if electrolytes taste salty, you don't need them?
                                
                                
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                                According to scientific research, taste perception can change when you are dehydrated. The myth that if electrolytes taste salty, you don't need them, is a common misconception that oversimplifies the complex relationship between your body's hydration, mineral balance, and taste buds.