OhVenus_BabyJun 22, 2024

Cheapest form of balanced electrolytes for daily use?

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Cheapest form of balanced electrolytes for daily use? - Lemmy

Title says it all. I’m looking for serious electrolyte powder, drink, supplement, DIY. For when water isn’t hydrating enough due to an underlying medical condition. I hope this is OK to post. I can easily drink 1.5 gallons a day and gain no relief from horrible dehydration. I’ll also share my water bottle soon as I can!

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We’ve been trying to find something to get more electrolytes into my daughter who has POTS/dysautonomia. She didn’t like the Gatorade/Powerade classics when we first started learning about/suspecting the condition (too sweet). We’ve tried others like Liquid IV and Drip Drop but she didn’t like those because of the sugar alternatives they use (weird aftertaste). We were going to try LMNT as another recommended option but saw they use stevia and that’s also a no-go. I did notice their website lists a DIY recipe, and I suspect that might be the least expensive way to go. Annoyingly, the recipe is listed using both mass and volume measurements, but I suppose that can be dealt with/converted. If we don’t find a better option for her soon I’m starting to think we’ll just try to make our own from this recipe.
How to make LMNT's electrolyte drink mix at home

An electrolyte drink should contain sodium, potassium, magnesium, and fluids for hydration. Here’s how to make a few of LMNT’s most popular flavors at home.

LMNT Electrolytes
Jun 22, 2024 at 5:19amWeb
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I have tried a few DIYs even juices from fruit and honestly my go to is always body armour and I hate it simply for the plastic bottle and the cost. Nothing else hydrates as good for me. Its horrible having to go through many powders and types to find something that works. The only sweetener that isn’t artificial comes form a plant is Stevia leaf extract its the lesser evil you might say. Its easiest on the GI tract without any lingering aftertaste. I’m looking to go fill DIY with supplements and water if I have to. Anything to maintain hydration at this point.