India, April 27 -- Electrolytes have quickly become a staple in the wellness world, and as heat waves are taking over, many people often add them to water for the promise of better hydration, improved performance, and faster recovery. But while they're widely marketed as essential, the reality is more nuanced - not everyone actually needs them. The benefits largely depend on your lifestyle, activity levels, and overall health, making it important to understand when electrolyte supplementation is useful and when plain water does the job just fine.

Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with 25 years of experience, is breaking down the do's and don'ts of electrolyte use. In an Instagram video shared on April 25, he expl...