Whether it is due to high exercise demands, restricted diets, or specific training environments, the impact of mineral deficiencies on athletes can be significant. Endurance training and significant sweat loss can also increase mineral requirements, potentially leading to unexpected deficiencies. Essential minerals are crucial for energy production, muscle function, and oxygen transport, with losses potentially increasing due to sweat and increased demand during exercise.

The most common cause of mineral deficiency and electrolyte imbalance is not eating the right foods to encourage nutrient intake, but athletes can spend between $30 to $150/month and in some case in excessive of $200/month for health supplements that are mostly ineffective because most products on the market that support endurance and strength are filled with empty nutrients – sugars, salets, chemical dyes and energy enhancements.