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