Electrolyte Powder

What is the recommended daily intake of electrolytes?

The daily Adequate Intake (AI) of electrolytes is listed below as established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Potassium: 4700mg/day


Sodium:

  • Adults (19-50 years): 1,500 mg/day

  • Adults (51-70 years): 1,300 mg/day

  • Adults (>70 years): 1,200 mg/day

Magnesium:

  • Men (19-30 years): 400 mg/day

  • Men (31+ years): 350 mg/day

  • Women (19-30 years): 310 mg/day

  • Women (31+ years): 300 mg/day

Calcium:

  • Adults: 1,000 mg/day

  • Adults over 50: 1,200 mg/day

Chloride: Recommended intake is typically equimolar to sodium, as most dietary sodium comes from sodium chloride (salt)

The above is not the complete list of electrolytes but the "main" or "standard" electrolytes found in most electrolyte powders. Other electrolytes include Bicarbonate, Phosphate, Sulfate, Zinc, Copper, and Iron.

Last updated: May 23, 2025 14:00 PM