What electrolyte replacement drink you suggest?

danicristina2015

I'm a very salty sweater. I drink coconut water to replace electrolytes, immediately after a run. I'm not a big fan of salt, so my food kinda lacks salt but I'm trying to add a bit more to my diet now. I read that nuun salt tablets are very popular but I've read some good and very bad reviews so I'm not convinced.

avskk

Salty sweat doesn't mean you need an electrolyte replacement. Unless you're suffering from an actual sodium deficiency, there's no reason to worry about it. Unless you experience nausea/aches/headaches, extreme fatigue, or weakness you're just fine.

kleighsamboer33

coconut water is great! You could also drink plain water with a pinch of himalayan pink salt added to it.

danicristina2015

avskk wrote: »

Salty sweat doesn't mean you need an electrolyte replacement. Unless you're suffering from an actual sodium deficiency, there's no reason to worry about it. Unless you experience nausea/aches/headaches, extreme fatigue, or weakness you're just fine.

I do endurance running and I have a very dry mouth and I get dry skin patches. These are signs that my electrolytes aren't balanced

Roxiegirl2008

I use coconut water and I love the GU brew for long hot runs. They are little fizzy tabs that can just be dropped into your water that you take with you (if you do that). I also use coco hydro.

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danicristina2015

kleighsamboer33 wrote: »

coconut water is great! You could also drink plain water with a pinch of himalayan pink salt added to it.

Thank you!

SuggaD

Nuun or Hammer Fizz

danicristina2015

Roxiegirl2008 wrote: »

I use coconut water and I love the GU brew for long hot runs. They are little fizzy tabs that can just be dropped into your water that you take with you (if you do that). I also use coco hydro.

I'll have a little research! Thank you

cwolfman13

I personally wouldn't do a salt tablet...

I drink coconut water and low sodium V8. for salt I eat pickles and/or drink pickle brine. After a long ride, some coconut water and usually a good dill pickle does the trick...if not, I throw down a shot of brine.

danicristina2015

flyingtanuki wrote: »

Cellucor Alpha Amino. Seems to turn off my thirst. Also, if mixed light (lots of water) it is neither salty nor sweet tasting, which is a big win for me because I don't like either taste.

I'll look into that! I do drink plenty of water but the thirst seems to be more than normal lol thanks

danicristina2015

cwolfman13 wrote: »

I personally wouldn't do a salt tablet...

I drink coconut water and low sodium V8. for salt I eat pickles and/or drink pickle brine. After a long ride, some coconut water and usually a good dill pickle does the trick...if not, I throw down a shot of brine.

That sounds great! The more natural the better and I love pickles lol Thanks!

mudmonkeyonwheels

I use Nuun or Zymm electrolye tablets in my bottle while doing long mountain bike rides. They are great because they are easy, no mixing and quite a light flavour compared to some of them. I will also use these if I do a longer run (1hr + ) in higher temperatures.

melissaulmen

Water with fresh lemons. I read an article and it said the juice from one lemon, with the water you drink. It said Warm water is best, but I prefer cool refreshing water. It is also supposed to great for joints, muscle pain, etc.

MrKbailey

Juiced apples and lemon is my drink to help replenish after running.