Daily Electrolytes Mango Limeade by Thorne

Hot-weather training, long sauna sessions, and low-carb or keto diets all raise salt needs, so an electrolyte powder is practical if you feel heavy-sweat fatigue, cramping, or lightheadedness on standing. This mix suits athletes, heavy sweaters, and people who avoid sugary sports drinks. If your Basic Metabolic Panel shows lower-normal Sodium or you’re prone to muscle cramps, a sodium-forward formula like this can help stabilize hydration during workouts or travel.

Sodium and chloride pull water into the bloodstream from the gut, improving fluid retention versus plain water. Potassium (from potassium citrate) balances electrical activity in nerves and muscles, helping reduce exercise-associated cramps. A small amount of calcium supports muscle contraction signals. Compared to sugar-based sports drinks, this zero-sugar blend replaces the minerals you lose in sweat without a glucose hit. For endurance over about 90 minutes, pair it with a carbohydrate source to maintain energy and enhance sodium-glucose water uptake.

Mix one stick with at least 12 ounces of water, then adjust to sweat rate and climate. Before or during training, many athletes use one stick per 16–24 ounces every 45–90 minutes; lighter sessions or cooler days often need less. If you’re salt-sensitive, start with half a stick. For long efforts, add carbs from food or a separate drink. You can track response with body weight change across sessions and urine color.

If you have high blood pressure, heart failure, kidney disease, or you’re on diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or spironolactone, ask your clinician before using a sodium- and potassium-containing powder. The same goes if you’re on a fluid restriction or have a history of kidney stones requiring strict citrate or calcium guidance. Pregnancy with hypertension needs individualized advice. Check Sodium and Potassium on a Basic Metabolic Panel if you’re unsure about your baseline.