NormaLyte Oral Rehydration Salts (PURE)

I really like these electrolyte packets! They dissolve easily in water and have a very clean, mild taste—not too sweet or artificial. I’ve been using them for hydration during busy days and after long shifts, and they make me feel refreshed without upsetting my stomach. I also appreciate that the ingredients are simple and seem high quality. It’s a great option if you want electrolytes without a lot of added sugar. Definitely recommend for daily hydration or recovery! 💧✨

This electrolyte powder is unflavored which means there isn't added sugar like many electrolyte products, but since there is no flavor added it gives water a certain funkiness that could be unpleasant to some people. It dissolves okay with some mixing, but there have been some occasions where the powder forms a crystal lump on the bottom of my water bottle that doesn't want to dissolve. If you want a no-frills electrolyte powder that is what it says on the tin, this should work fine for you.

To begin, I have had a very difficult time finding electrolyte replacements that do not contain artificial sweeteners. I cycle daily and work up a big sweat, and as a result, suffer rather severe cramping. I used to use LMNT but I developed a bad gut reaction to stevia and other artificial sweeteners. The NormaLyte electrolyte powder has no such sweeteners and they provide plenty of sodium to combat my cramps. They are tasteless so I add a fruit juice to add flavor. I’m very happy with this product!

I have trouble staying hydrated, so I used to drink Kinderlyte every day. A few weeks ago I just couldn’t make myself choke down any more bland stevia water. I looked for alternatives, and this was a clear winner. No stevia or flavoring, just hydration salts. It uses dextrose to help with absorption, which is important for me. I had elevated liver enzymes a few years back, and my liver specialist advised me to reduce the levels of processed fructose in my diet. I followed his advice and now my levels are perfectly healthy. One of the most common sources of processed fructose is what we usually call sugar (sucrose). Sucrose is a disaccharide of glucose and fructose. I can’t have it regularly without damaging my liver. Dextrose is just glucose. Luckily, dextrose is also better for absorption (the guidelines that I found for oral rehydration salts said that sucrose should only be used if dextrose/glucose is not available). It seems strange to me that you don’t see it in more often in rehydration salts. My favorite way to drink this is to mix it with warm water, Hotta’s sugar free instant ginger tea powder, collagen peptides and a bit of extra dextrose (I like modernist pantry’s version because it dissolves very easily). It makes a nice gingery broth that is warm, spicy and very comforting. Since I use it every day, it would be nice if it were a bit less expensive, but even at this price I’ll definitely keep buying it. Hopefully they don’t reformulate it and ruin it by adding fake sweeteners or sucrose!

I got this because I can’t stand the drinks with that gross stevia flavor. I wouldn’t call this one truly tasteless but it’s better than some others I’ve tried. There’s no real texture to it - It was easy to mix it into a small glass to get through it faster. It was effective in helping with my thirst. It’s a bit pricey to have regularly but helps with my overall energy so I would buy it again.

I’ve been using this particular brand of salt electrolytes for quite a while. But not only helps me deal with the desert weather, but also keeps me from getting migraines.

We laugh that this tastes like brackish water but my daughter needs rehydration salts for a medical condition. Her doctor first recommended this and we add Young Life essential oil drink drops to it. She can actually feel the difference between brands and this seems to work the most efficiently and last the longest in her system. We like that longterm she's not ingesting any flavours or colours and is calibrated and tested unlike other products with similar claims. It's easy to carry and if she doesn't have a flavour enhancer, she just chugs it down. We haven't tried their flavoured products.

I was used to flavored version of electrolyte powders but was pleasantly surprised that I appreciated the more neutral taste of this one. It has a slight saltiness when mixed as directed, but not overwhelming. I can even tolerate it just fine a bit more concentrated. I have found it dissolves more quickly if I use a couple teaspoons of slightly warm water at the start and then add colder water to finish.

Don’t feel this product is value for money. As a result I couldn’t take it long enough to feel any effect. Very expensive .