Which electrolytes are right for me?

Electrolytes are all the craze! Which means there are so many to pick from and they are often displayed near the check out counter, meaning you have to make a decision QUICK! Not all electrolyte drinks are created equal. Many contain artificial sweeteners, dyes, or unnecessary fillers—ingredients your body doesn’t need after a solid run. Here’s a quick ranking of popular electrolyte options based on clean, minimal, and purposeful ingredients:

🥇 LMNT

• Pros: No sugar, no fillers, no artificial ingredients. Just sodium, potassium, and magnesium in effective doses.

• Cons: High sodium (1,000 mg which may not be needed for every athlete)

• Flavor: Bold and salty, but clean.

• Best for: Sweaty workouts, long runs, or keto athletes.

🥈 Waterboy (daily hydration)

• Pros: 500 mg of sodium, good flavors, no dyes, no sugar

• Cons: stevia as a sweetener (sometimes the gut doesn’t love stevia)

• Flavor: Fun and fruity, a little salty

• Best for: Everyday hydration or post-activity rehydration.

🥉 Nuun Sport (Clean Version)

• Pros: Plant-based ingredients, low sugar (1g), no artificial flavors or sweeteners.

• Cons: Packet flavors can be intense, while tablet flavor can be watered down

• Flavor: Bold but refreshing, subtle fizz.

• Best for: Everyday hydration or post-run rehydration.

⚠️ Skip These

• Drinks with artificial dyes, sucralose, or high-fructose corn syrup (e.g., many versions of Gatorade, Powerade). These can cause GI upset and don’t support long-term performance or health.

Bottom Line:
Go for products with simple ingredients, no junk, and purpose-driven electrolytes. Your body—and gut—will thank you