What electrolyte replacement drink you suggest?

danicristina2015
danicristina2015 Posts: 50 Member
edited November 17 in Food and Nutrition
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.

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  • avskk
    avskk Posts: 1,787 Member
    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
    kleighsamboer33 Posts: 39 Member
    coconut water is great! You could also drink plain water with a pinch of himalayan pink salt added to it.
  • danicristina2015
    danicristina2015 Posts: 50 Member
    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
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
    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
    danicristina2015 Posts: 50 Member
    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
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    Nuun or Hammer Fizz
  • danicristina2015
    danicristina2015 Posts: 50 Member
    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
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    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
    danicristina2015 Posts: 50 Member
    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
    danicristina2015 Posts: 50 Member
    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
    mudmonkeyonwheels Posts: 426 Member
    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
    melissaulmen Posts: 123 Member
    edited April 2015
    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
    MrKbailey Posts: 61 Member
    Juiced apples and lemon :/ is my drink to help replenish after running. :)
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