Tag: Hydration shells

Electrolytes are substances that produce ions when dissolved in water, a process that enables the solution to conduct electricity. This fundamental chemical reaction is responsible for everything from powering your nervous system to regulating fluid balance within your cells.

Every gram of stored glycogen in the human body is bound to approximately three grams of water. This fact underscores a critical, but often overlooked, interaction: what is the role of carbohydrates in water and how does this relationship affect biological functions like energy and hydration?