We asked the pros for their best electrolyte drink recs.
From recovery to daily wellness, find the perfect beverage for your needs, here.
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Luckily, the bestelectrolyte drinkscan help bring your body back to baseline.
Meaning: Electrolytes help the fluid were drinking get to where it needs to go inside our bodies.
Youll want to sip it throughout the entire time youre sweating and after youre done, adds Smith.
registered dietitian nutritionist withTop Nutrition Coaching
But its not just super-active people who can benefit from electrolyte drinks.
Quality can vary, and certain varieties serve different purposes.
So youll want to take a close look at the labels before purchasing.
Some might have sodium levels that are in the 100 to 200 milligram range.
And then you have other ones that are 1,000, or 1,700 milligrams, says Dileo.
Otherwise, youre just drinking unnecessary extra sugar.
Sugar alcohols:Some zero-sugar electrolyte drinks might contain sugar alcohols like sorbitol or xylitol to sweeten the taste.
But these can cause bloating or gas, so be cautious, warns Dileo.
Third-party testing:Smith recommends looking for products that are third-party tested.
registered dietitian nutritionist withTop Nutrition Coaching
Straightforward ingredients:Smith says she only chooses electrolyte drinks with simple ingredient lists.
If I see something like red dye 40, Im not going to consume it, she says.
It isthird-party tested and has a variety of flavors, she says.
With 15 vitamins and minerals, Nutricost is sweetened with stevia to create a subtle taste that isnt overpowering.
Each batch is produced in an NSF-certified GMP-compliant facility, and undergo third-party testing by independent ISO-accredited laboratories.
Theyre the real deal.
The taste is slightly sour and salty, but doesnt leave an aftertaste behind.
Thats an extreme amount, so Dileo suggests only using this if you know youre a really heavy sweater.
There arent hidden flavorings or chemicals that you dont recognize, she says.
Its just lightly sweetened with stevia for a refreshing taste.
Flavors:9
Best flavor: Liquid I.V.
Hydration Multiplier $24.00
Servings:16
Want your daily dose of electrolytes to taste like a pina colada?
How about tart golden cherry?
Or perhaps youre more of a guava fan… whatever your preference, Liquid I.V.
makes a delicious Hydration Multiplier for you.
Each electrolyte-packed pouch contains a tasty dose of rehydrating nutrients, plus five essential vitamins for an extra boost.
Its flavored with pure cane sugar and stevia, making it one of the better-tasting options out there.
Simply pour into your water, stir, and enjoy.
The brands sports line is meant to help replace electrolytes lost through sweat.
With just one gram of added sugar, the taste is slightly sweet but not overwhelming.
We particularly like them for on-the-go hydration, thanks to the convenient tube.
Flavors:14
FAQs
How can you tell if you need electrolytes?
Is there a downside to drinking electrolytes?
Talk to your doctor before buying a sports drink to see if theyre safe for you.
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