Electrolytes

Espressocycle
Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I sweat a lot. I mean A LOT I buy sweat bands in packs of six. I can soak though a heavyweight t-shirt in half an hour of strenuous activity. Even cleaning the house. Luckily, I rarely smell bad. However, even if I drink lots of water, all this sweating wipes me out. I feel exhausted, sometimes dizzy, and end up having to take long naps. Drinking a sports drink will help some, but that's a lot of calories. Sugar-free versions and coconut water are expensive. Any alternative sources of electrolyte replacement I should consider?

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  • sirabe
    sirabe Posts: 294 Member
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  • polly_lops
    polly_lops Posts: 35 Member
    I use Science in Sport Go Electrolyte Drink Powder, it's tasty and I think you buy sample sachets first. Hope that helps
  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
    I dunno. I buy powerade zero's when the big bottles are 10 for 10 and coupon too. Gatorade powder is a little cheaper than buying the already bottled stuff. Check prices on pedialite? It's a lot less sugar.
  • KitchenAbs
    KitchenAbs Posts: 75
    High 5 Zero! They have NO CALORIES

    http://www.highfive.co.uk/zero_INT.php

    I take it after running and hard kickboxing sessions, it gets rid of the headaches and has magnesium in to stop you getting cramps. And they taste GOOD
  • xarge
    xarge Posts: 484 Member
    Do you have access to mineral water? And I don't mean carbonated water but water from a mineral spring. Some countries are naturally rich in mineral springs so it's usually abundant and inexpensive in those.

    If not make sure you're not too low on sodium intake, have a banana (or any food rich in potassium) for potassium and and some dried fruits like apricots for sulphate.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    nuun
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    Posted this link about a week ago, after doing some research because I was having the same issue. Found some very helpful info as to how to replenish my electrolytes without sabotaging my diet.

    http://www.active.com/running/ong">Articles/Electrolytes-101.htm
  • jesusHchris
    jesusHchris Posts: 1,405 Member
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  • starlite_79
    starlite_79 Posts: 88 Member
    i recently bought about six bottles of gatorade G2 when they were on sale for 88 cents apiece. i keep one in my refrigerator all the time. and i pour myself a glass of it rather than drinking a whole bottle at a time, which makes it only 30 calories per serving. but your sweat output/electrolyte sound higher than mine, so maybe you'd have to drink more than a glassful.
  • nicolio8699
    nicolio8699 Posts: 141 Member
    SMART WATER! awesomeness:)
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    nuun

    ^^ This, the tablets are lightly flavored, unsweetened, and convenient as they come in a little tube--they are a little expensive, but not too bad.

    You can also put a little salt and some lemon juice into plain water. A better option is to use "salt replacement" (a.k.a. "light salt") which usually contains a mix of sodium and potassium, with a little baking soda, and water. And in a real pinch, I just lick light salt off my hand, if you need it badly enough, this doesn't taste gross.
  • tiptoeketo
    tiptoeketo Posts: 271 Member
    Make your own? Citrus juice and sea salt.... they seem to be the common ingredients in the recipes I was able to find.

    :)
  • WaterBunnie
    WaterBunnie Posts: 1,371 Member
    A slight side step maybe, but have you tried wearing sports t-shirts that are designed to draw the sweat away from your skin and evaporate it away to keep you dryer?
  • Erin0164
    Erin0164 Posts: 64 Member
    Low Sodium V8 (NOT regular). High in postassium and lots of other good stuff. 50 calories for 8 ounces. pretty filling too.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    I spend the money on coconut water...........not those processed "sports" drinks.

    Coconut water is the closest in ratios to replenishing exactly what the body has lost.
  • LadyIntrepid
    LadyIntrepid Posts: 399 Member
    I usually stock up on G2 and Powerade Zero when they're on sale. Although I recently read somewhere (darned if I remember where or I'd post the link -- maybe bodybuilding.com?) that said if you've got a good sweat going for more than an hour, then you should replenish. Less than an hour, you're likely just fine as long as you stay hydrated -- that it takes a lot more than we think to diminish electrolytes.
  • FlamingJune67
    FlamingJune67 Posts: 96 Member
    A slight side step maybe, but have you tried wearing sports t-shirts that are designed to draw the sweat away from your skin and evaporate it away to keep you dryer?

    This! You won't believe the difference they make! They help me feel cooler and able to do more. I'm not sure if it helps you sweat less ('cause I still sweat a LOT) but it does help me go longer and stronger.
  • janemem
    janemem Posts: 575 Member
    Dioralyte Reflief. It is sugar free and replaces electrolytes. Just mix the powder with a glass of water. You can get packs of 6 in the supermarket or 20 from a pharmacist.
  • Briszler75
    Briszler75 Posts: 88 Member
    I spend the money on coconut water...........not those processed "sports" drinks.

    Coconut water is the closest in ratios to replenishing exactly what the body has lost.

    Me too! I use Vitacoco. It takes lovely.
  • Lidenbrock
    Lidenbrock Posts: 47
    Science in Sport Go gels and/or zero 5 high. Your can order these over the Internet I get mine from Wiggle.
  • UnleashingLovely
    UnleashingLovely Posts: 205
    Mio makes an electrolytes water enhancer. You can get the cheaper walmart brand though. Never had it, not sure if its any good. But hey, worth a shot.
  • sailorsiren13
    sailorsiren13 Posts: 460
    go to your local running store or online for 19.95 you can get 120 Endurolytes! they are great for helping with that. I have an imbalance and sweat buckets so i feel ya! good luck to you!
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    A slight side step maybe, but have you tried wearing sports t-shirts that are designed to draw the sweat away from your skin and evaporate it away to keep you dryer?

    This! You won't believe the difference they make! They help me feel cooler and able to do more. I'm not sure if it helps you sweat less ('cause I still sweat a LOT) but it does help me go longer and stronger.

    I've tried these, but most don't wick it away fast enough so I just end up all wet and itchy. I find cotton at least makes me damp instead of dripping wet. I might try smartwool, but oh so expensive.
  • jppd47
    jppd47 Posts: 737 Member
    sprinkle some salt on a banana and wash it down with a glass of water.

    Seriously though,
    If you eating a good diet you should be fine, unless your activities are running hours long then you might need some to help out.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    A slight side step maybe, but have you tried wearing sports t-shirts that are designed to draw the sweat away from your skin and evaporate it away to keep you dryer?

    This! You won't believe the difference they make! They help me feel cooler and able to do more. I'm not sure if it helps you sweat less ('cause I still sweat a LOT) but it does help me go longer and stronger.

    While I do find them more comfortable than cotton, they don't really help me sweat less, or have any bearing on OP's question about electrolytes. Do I like them? Yes. Do they make a difference? Not for me. Polyester or cotton... either one is going to be soaked after about 20 minutes... polyester is just a bit lighter and doesn't stretch out as much.

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