New Wave Electrolyte Beverages

CTBarristerMember

I have noticed that the new wave of flavored electrolyte beverages are these little tiny canisters of concentrated fluid which can be squirted into water bottles. The market is flooding with them. Today I bought one called "Mio Fit." Taste is pretty good, no sugar or carbs, but the electrolyte totals are really wimpy!!!!!!!!!!!

Can someone direct me to a like product with more robust electrolyte totals that are something more than 3% of my DV of sodium/potassium? I mean come on, I want 100% of my DV squirted in one bottle of water. Is that asking for too much??????

9/6/143:39 PM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Can't you just squirt more? I suppose that would make it too stong tasting though. But, I would think that 100% of your daily value would be so hypertonic that it might be a purgative. Why would you want that? Plus, you don't want all your electrolytes in one sitting. Most people get electrolytes all day long in their food.

Jan

9/6/147:57 PM

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CTBarristerMember

The quantity that adequately flavors the water has minimal amounts of electrolytes. I am looking for one of these concoctions that has a stronger concentration of electrolytes in the amount that flavors the water.

9/6/147:59 PM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

They probably prefer that consume more product...

Jan

9/6/148:22 PM

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JaypeaMember

Try looking on line for home made electrolyte replacement drinks.

9/7/141:47 PM

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CTBarristerMember

Members of my CCFA support group have mentioned using Nuun, which certainly has more electrolytes in it than Mio Fit per this, but I have only seen it sold online:

http://www.nuun.com/products

I am going to look around some more and see what else is out there. Ideally looking for product that can be squirted into water bottle.

9/7/144:25 PM

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shakedownLgMember

I haven't tried this stuff yet because I can't find it locally but I have heard people swear by this Drip Drop stuff. You can order it online but it seems a bit pricey. I am going to order it and give it a shot though. Pedialite is another good option too..

http://dripdrop.com

9/10/1410:56 AM

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ATXGuyMember

I use the Nuun tablets & love them. Buy them at my local grocery store.

9/10/1411:46 AM

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CTBarristerMember

Well Texas supermarkets have all the glory then because I have not seen Nuun sold commercially at any store in Connecticut. But you guys have much hotter weather and more dehydrated citizens, so perhaps there's more demand for it there. Or maybe Texans are just a little bit higher than we are on the evolutionary chain?

Not really sure.

9/10/141:09 PM

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ATXGuyMember

Totally not more evolved. Have you seen our politicians?

The store locator: http://storelocator.nuun.com/store_locator.php

has 89 locations in CT selling the products.

Word to the wise, stay away from the Vitamin added flavors. They taste not good.

9/10/142:03 PM

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CTBarristerMember

quote:
Have you seen our politicians?

LOL, have you seen ours? Not much better.

Thanks for the info on Nuun!

9/10/142:36 PM

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DaleerMember

Make your own out of tap water a little table salt for sodium and a little lemon juice for potassium - practically free. If you must add some splenda or flavor. Basically these drinks are water fortified with the electrolytes sodium and potassium (and sometimes magnesium). The sugar and color aren't necessary for hydration. Try this:
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/...es/a/sportsdrink.htm

9/20/147:13 PM

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