Electrolytes replenishment ??

The salt I use is Iodized salt, that has: sugarr, potassium, sodium, and iodine in it. I think that would be great for you. That is right next to the Morton salt.

Even decaffinated tea has some caffeine in it, which is terrible for dehydration.
Salt doesn’t have all the necessary electrolytes that someone with a j-pouch needs. You can purchase all different types of electrolytes to put in your drink or take by mouth, like drops, or capsules.
I myself use -GU Roctane Electrolyte capsules and drink electrolyte beverages.

I used to live in Florida, the heat was unbearable for me living with a jpouch.

https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-is-iodized-salt

I drink Pedialyte. Kind of expensive, but if you only use it sometimes... They have some good flavors. I like strawberry. Tastes like jello.

I drink g zero everyday. The watermelon flavor is amazing. Lots of stuff out there to pick from.

I drink Nuun every day. Nuun is in my opinion better than Liquid IV. My only complaint is they should design those effervescent lozenges like capsules so they can be submerged in a bottle of water. Instead you have to dissolve them in a glass of water. I think they are leaving money on the table by not doing this. If you go out riding a bike are you bringing a glass of water or a bottle you can strap to the bike? This is the only thing Liquid IV has on Nuun. One is packets you can pour into a bottle and the other is big round lozenges that can be dissolved but only in a glass as they don't fit in the bottle. But Nuun is a way better product.

Some good deals on Nuun on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Sp...baf&gad_source=1

@CTBarrister  Those fizzy tablets look extremely expensive to me. I take one tablet of calcium (500 mg; need to add it because of reduced bone density) in the morning and one or half a tablet of magnesium (250 mg) in the evening. That's about 2/3 of the recommended daily amount and what 10 of those Nuun tablets contain. A pack with 17 tablets costs less than 1 € each in the local supermarket (store brand).

By the way, if you break the tablets into two halves, they may fit into the bottle.

Salt (sodium + chloride) is what I add according to my blood levels. At the moment I need 2 g a day (in addition to normal food intake). I usually add it to my meals in the morning and in the evening, only 0.5 g at a time so I don't get nauseous. That's simple natural brine salt.

Steve- what's important for me and others is sodium - not calcium nor magnesium. I run low on sodium chronically because of the J Pouch. The Nuun isn't as expensive as Liquid IV, and I believe it has more sodium and potassium. After I started taking these hydration drinks more regularly my sodium went from a low of 128 (which alarmed my cardiologist) to a more reasonable 134, which is above the 131-132 I normally run. Normal sodium is 135-145.

I do take calcium and magnesium supplements as well. What I need is sodium. Salt water is cheaper, yeah. But the Nuun is a little easier if I am out on a long bike ride of 5 miles. Stopping during my usual ride and drinking Long Island Sound water in my water bottle is an option. I think Nuun might be a tad healthier, however.

I need the sodium too as you know. I just prefer to add it to my meals. My last level was 136 which is normal again. When I was on antibiotics 1 g of additional salt a day was enough, now with Skyrizi I seem to need twice as much.

If I had to drink it, I would add about 1 g of salt to a liter of water and maybe prepare enough for one day. I just wouldn't want to spend 4 $ or more for a pack containing altogether 3 g of salt and some other electrolytes and flavor. Just my opinion.

@SteveG posted:

I need the sodium too as you know. I just prefer to add it to my meals. My last level was 136 which is normal again. When I was on antibiotics 1 g of additional salt a day was enough, now with Skyrizi I seem to need twice as much.

If I had to drink it, I would add about 1 g of salt to a liter of water and maybe prepare enough for one day. I just wouldn't want to spend 4 $ or more for a pack containing altogether 3 g of salt and some other electrolytes and flavor. Just my opinion.

Oh good! I am glad your salt is back to normal again!!! I put extra salt on my food as well but it was not enough to sustain me so I had to add it to my water too lol.

@Former Member posted:

... I put extra salt on my food as well ...

I don't add too much into my food, I would not like the taste any more. I made myself a little measuring spoon and add 0.5 g of salt into my mouth after I chewed and before I swallow my 'oversalted' mouthful with some water. That way I don't get the taste, I just need to be careful not to do that on empty stomach and to leave some time between the two portions I add to a meal.

Earlier on I purchased gelatin empty capsules, filled them with 1 g of salt and took those as a supplement.

The current way is easier and cheaper.

@SteveG posted:

I don't add too much into my food, I would not like the taste any more. I made myself a little measuring spoon and add 0.5 g of salt into my mouth after I chewed and before I swallow my 'oversalted' mouthful with some water. That way I don't get the taste, I just need to be careful not to do that on empty stomach and to leave some time between the two portions I add to a meal.

Earlier on I purchased gelatin empty capsules, filled them with 1 g of salt and took those as a supplement.

The current way is easier and cheaper.

I am glad you found a method that works for you! I am use to the salt taste since i have been doing it for years.

Start with simple and cheap. Add a dash of salt and a splash of lemon juice. Maybe make the tea a little weaker. I do yardwork in the hottest part of the day because for me it's not the heat or the humidity, it's the mosquitos. Also I can't see well enough in dim light. I'm often out there sweating profusely for a couple of hours and have never had problems with dehydration.  I probably do drink a couple quarts of tea and/or water a day but I don't force myself to drink any set amount.

@Deb C posted:

Start with simple and cheap. Add a dash of salt and a splash of lemon juice. Maybe make the tea a little weaker. I do yardwork in the hottest part of the day because for me it's not the heat or the humidity, it's the mosquitos. Also I can't see well enough in dim light. I'm often out there sweating profusely for a couple of hours and have never had problems with dehydration.  I probably do drink a couple quarts of tea and/or water a day but I don't force myself to drink any set amount.

I am glad it works for you!