Potassium-
Human body contains 60% of water and out of which 40% of is Intracellular fluid and 60% is Extracellular fluid. Potassium is the major ion of intracellular fluid and help in maintaining the hydration of cell. Potassium is also important for nerve conduction as it moment around the membrane helps in changing the voltage and creates an impulse. It also helps in muscle contraction.
Sodium-
Sodium is very important component of extracellular fluid and has numerous functions which includes nerve conduction, muscle contraction, cardiac functioning. It also helps in regulating the blood volume to about 5 liters approximately.
Chloride-
Ion is a chlorine anion that forms the negatively charged part of certain salts, including sodium and hydrogen chloride salts, and is an essential electrolyte located in all body fluids responsible for maintaining acid/base balance, transmitting nerve impulses and regulating fluid in and out of cells.
Dextrose-
It is also known D-glucose which is a monosaccharide considered as the simplest form of sugar. It is the simplest source of energy in cell function, and the regulation of its metabolism is of great importance. During the dehydrated condition, body is deprived of energy which is fulfilled by glucose and helps in maintain the normal functioning of the body.
- Mild nausea and vomiting may occur when consumed in large quantity.
- Alkalosis (rare)