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We are seeing a new trend among athletes regarding hydration and electrolytes. Athletes have been testing and finding success with using twice the amount of electrolytes in their training and racing.
As background, I would consider these as general electrolyte levels to follow:
Low Electrolyte: ~ 200mg of sodium (QuintEssential Sachets)
Medium Electrolyte: ~400mg of sodium (SaltStick, Liquid IV, SiS Go Hydro)
High Electrolyte: ~ +750mg of sodium (The Right Stuff, Skratch Wellness)
For simplicity, we don’t consider the other electrolytes like magnesium, calcium, and potassium in the counts and look at sodium levels.
What will work for me?
The best way to find out is to try different electrolyte products and see how you feel.
Here are a few good tips to try:
Preloading – try drinking electrolytes 45 minutes before working out to help prepare for your workout and training.
During Exercise – if you tend to sweat quite a bit, consider a higher electrolyte content option. This will help replace the sweat you are losing while being active.
Post Workout – Go for Quintessential sachets- you will be able to rehydrate quickly and replace critical minerals lost during strenuous efforts.
If you are at altitude or had an extremely hard effort, The Right Stuff and Skratch Wellness are excellent to help you hydrate and recover faster than with just water alone.
DRG
