What are electrolyte powders and can they help with your IBS symptoms?   Tune in to today’s episode of The Gut Show to discover what these popular water additives really are, how to choose a powder, and what to consider before giving them a try!   Covered in this episode: What are minerals? [2:41] What if we are missing minerals? [4:42] Common minerals [5:51] Calcium [5:58] Sodium [6:45] Magnesium [9:44] Potassium [11:36] Iron [12:16] Copper [16:15] Zinc [17:27] Iodine [18:35] Are minerals and electrolytes interchangeable? [19:43] What are electrolytes? [20:05] Dysautonomia/POTS [20:50] Deficiencies [21:26] Does diarrhea impact needs? [22:12] Testing [22:49]  Should you be taking supplements? [23:38] How to choose [25:59] Other minerals [28:57] Always check ingredient label [32:53] Next week we will talk about [34:23]   My Gut Journal:  https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal Connect with Erin: https://www.instagram.com/erinjudge.rd https://www.instagram.com/gutivate Free course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up What's your poop personality? https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/657789ba420624001409ca1a Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method