THEY RUN. THEY SWEAT. THEY CRASH.
80% of US kids miss the daily target for magnesium (NHANES / Linus Pauling Institute).
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Sweat takes minerals with it
When kids run and play, they lose water plus sodium, potassium and magnesium: the electrolytes that drive every muscle contraction.
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The magnesium gap
80% of US kids miss the EAR for magnesium, the single most under-supplied electrolyte for muscle function and cramp prevention.
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Sugar bombs and stimulants
Typical kids' sports drinks pack 30+ g of added sugar, more than a child should have in a whole day, and some add caffeine the AAP says has no place in a child's diet.


