Electrolyte drinks marketed as “healthy” grow in popularity as more people use them daily, often believing they help improve hydration. One outlet reports that health experts warn certain products could pose risks to the body, including the potential for kidney damage.

The warning is linked to an ingredient highlighted by the outlet, though details of the specific ingredient and mechanism are not provided in the excerpts available. In the coverage, the concern centers on the idea that what is promoted as beneficial could be harmful under some conditions or with regular consumption.

Across the sources provided, the central angle is consistent: electrolyte drinks are increasingly used for hydration, and experts are cautioning the public about possible health effects. However, both items repeat the same claims without additional specifics, so the exact scope of risk, which products are affected, and the evidence basis are not fully described in the text excerpts.