The quick take
Electrolytes work best as a team. When sodium is high and potassium is low - a common modern pattern - the balance that supports blood pressure, muscle contraction, and everyday energy can go sideways. A more balanced Na:K approach usually feels better for both daily life and training.
Potassium: the quiet counter-balance
Potassium supports fluid balance inside your cells, smooth nerve signaling, and comfortable muscle function. Many adults fall short on potassium from food, which is why leaning into potassium - while keeping sodium sensible - often improves how you feel (fewer cramps, steadier energy, more comfortable heart rhythm).
Why you might be low: salty packaged foods crowding out fruit/veg/legumes; heavy sweating without a balanced top-up; “drink more water” without minerals.
Why the sodium-to-potassium ratio matters
It’s not just how much sodium you consume - it’s sodium relative to potassium. A lower Na:K ratio generally supports healthier blood-pressure control and cardiovascular comfort. Bringing potassium up (and avoiding mega-doses of sodium outside of true ultra-endurance needs) nudges that ratio in the right direction.
Strength training & HIIT: potassium pulls weight, too
Hard efforts cause potassium to shift out of working muscle. Adequate potassium helps your neuromuscular system fire crisp, repeatable contractions - useful for heavy sets, sprints, and hot-weather sessions where fatigue can sneak in. Keep potassium in the conversation if you want consistent reps and fewer mid-set fades.
Who struggles most with high sodium + low potassium?
- People relying heavily on salty, processed foods
- Heavy sweaters who only replace sodium
- Busy humans who drink plenty of water but skip mineral balance
For these groups, piling on sodium without enough potassium can push blood pressure up and leave muscles feeling twitchy, crampy, or flat.
The Kokee way: balance you can scale 💧⚡
Each Kokee scoop delivers sodium 340 mg + potassium 230 mg (plus magnesium 60 mg, phosphorus 60 mg, calcium 40 mg) in a daily-friendly ratio. That means you can:
- 1 scoop on desk days for a gentle mineral lift
- 2–3 scoops around training or heat for clear support
- 3–5 scoops on ultra-intense days- the Na:K balance scales with you, instead of flooding your system with sodium alone
We purposely avoid the common “endurance-only” pattern of very high sodium (~1,000 mg) and low potassium (~200 mg) per serving. Great for niche ultra scenarios; not ideal for most people, most days.
Friendly health note
If you have kidney disease, take certain blood-pressure/heart medications, or have been told to limit potassium or sodium, check with your clinician before changing intake. The goal is the right balance for you.
Bottom line
A high-sodium / low-potassium pattern isn’t ideal for most people. Bringing potassium up (alongside sensible sodium) supports blood pressure, steadier training, and better day-to-day energy. Kokee’s balanced stack makes that easy—scoop it how you like and let the ratios work for you.