As we approach the summer months and you might spend more time outside, it’s important to remember to stay hydrated. Some influencers might make you think that a plain glass of water might not adequately satiate your thirst.

A new trend promoted by social media influencers says adding electrolytes—such as sodium and chloride (salt), magnesium, and potassium—to water helps the body “hold on to and use” water better. These drinks are often accessorized with colorful ice cubes, edible glitter, or fruit and are commonly called “loaded water.”

Influencers say loaded water can boost energy, improve hydration, and even reduce sugar cravings.

According to an article in The Guardian, most people don’t need to add electrolytes to their water. “Our diet tends to provide the vast majority of our electrolyte needs for the day,” says Associate Professor Kagan Ducker, who co-leads the Thermal Physiology Laboratory at Curtin University.

The article notes that electrolyte drinks can be helpful for athletes who sweat heavily for long periods and need to recover quickly. But for the average person going about their normal day, extra electrolytes usually aren’t necessary.

Your body is about 60% water. It uses water to regulate temperature, digest food, move nutrients through the body, and flush out waste, which underscores the importance of staying hydrated.

Plain Talk about Drinking Water explains that many healthy people rely on thirst to know when to drink, rather than following the rule of drinking eight or nine 8 ounce glasses a day. That rule equals about 64 to 72 ounces (1.9 to 2.1 liters), which is roughly what most people need daily.

Because your body constantly loses water through breathing, sweating, urination, and bowel movements, it’s important to replace that water. For most people, regular drinking water does the job—no glitter or special additives required.

For most people, plain water is all you need to stay hydrated. Electrolyte add ins may look fun, but they’re usually unnecessary unless you’re exercising hard, sweating heavily, or advised otherwise by a healthcare professional. Listening to your body and drinking water when you’re thirsty remains one of the simplest—and healthiest—ways to stay hydrated.