In the "olden days" (aka the 20th century), if you wanted an electrolyte replacement beverage after a tough exercise session, your options were primarily neon-colored bottled drinks—or perhaps a glass of orange juice or chocolate milk. These days, it's possible to create a rehydrating drink with an easy, lower-sugar fix: electrolyte powders. These mixable sleeves of flavor and minerals dissolve in water. They are simple to pack in a purse or a pocket and come in multiple low-sugar flavors and various ingredient formulations. This way, you can choose whichever one suits your health needs.
But how do you choose which electrolyte powder is healthiest? We've got you covered with the following list of nine powders that are good for wellness, plus two to avoid.
How We Chose the Healthiest Electrolyte Powders
- Lower sugar content: Sure, carbohydrates are involved in exercise recovery, but there's no need for excessive sugar in an electrolyte powder.
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