Electrolyte Powder reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 273 Reddit reviews across 30 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Electrolyte Powder brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Supplements, r/nutrition, r/keto, r/golf, r/backpacking. Top-rated brands include LMNT (4.3/5), Nuun (4.2/5), Liquid IV (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews273
Subreddits30
Posts46
Brands84
Products36
273 reviews from
and
By Brand
/By Product
#1
LMNT
4.3
(51)
"LMNT mango habanero FTW!"
"My favorite packaged electrolyte is LMNT."
"Hands down in terms of flavour and dosage."
"I really like LMNT! My favorite flavors are raspberry salt and citrus salt."
"LMNT is my go to and personally their grapefruit flavor is the best."
"LMNT electrolytes (which people on this sub recommended to me) are sugar free and without any fake sweeteners (yuck). The flavors taste good and they also have an unflavored version that just tastes like slightly salty water depending on how much you dilute it."
"LMNT too."
"LMNT is really good. Good flavors. I really like the watermelon salt and citrus salt."
"LMNT is flavorful and full of electrolytes."
"LMNT if you’re doing more extreme work in the heat. Nuun if you’re doing standard exercising. That’s how I roll at least."
#2
Nuun
4.2
(24)
"Nuun is praised for balancing minerals without excessive sugars."
"I freaking LOVE nuun strawberry lemonade. idk the pink one. nothing compares!!!"
"For backpacking, I always go with Nuun tablets. They are convenient and avoid the mess of powders."
"I like Nuun."
"Nuun is a great hydration product that keeps me energized!"
"I like Nuun tablets a lot. You can travel with them easily."
"I'm a big fan of nuun tablets."
"Nuun tablets are great and I really like Hydrant as well."
"Nuun tabs are some I've tried."
"It always works good for me when I'm having leg or foot cramps."
#3
Liquid IV
4.2
(16)
"It’s not just tasty... it really kept me hydrated during my jujitsu classes."
"Liquid iv is the best I’ve found. Used it on a hike today."
"I really like liquid iv."
"Goated"
"Liquid IV is best for sure in my opinion. They advertise drinking a bottle of water with some liquid IV is the equivalent of drinking 3-4 normal bottles. They got some really good flavors too."
"They have both saved me numerous times."
"I only need half a sachet for it to work."
"Liquid IV is good."
"My local one is always stocked with marked down boxes of Liquid IV."
"Liquid IV peach 🍑 sugar free (uses Allulose)"
#4
Liquid I.V.
4.1
(13)
"Liquid IV was a life saver on my last 'guys trip'."
"Liquid IV Caffeine was a life saver for my group last time."
"It is BY FAR the brand with the best reviews."
"I love liquid IV. There is some sugar in the regular ones but they do offer sugar free"
"Liquid iv taste the best imo"
"I'm a big fan of Liquid I.V, it taste good and it's a lot more refreshing than gatorade or other energy drinks."
"Liquid IV from Costco is a good deal"
"Liquid iv comes in a powder in little packets."
"3. Liquid IV."
"I use hydration multiplier. It’s simple and cheap."
#5
Ultima
4.1
(10)
"Ultima is often recommended for its ideal potassium-to-sodium ratio."
"This stuff is the best ever. It's worth the cost and lasts a long time."
"Ultima in the 90 serving container, much cheaper than most brands/ individual packets. Good flavors."
"For unsweetened electrolytes, Ultima is a good one."
"Ultima"
"Yeah I like Ultima. Real Salt is a good idea too. Trace minerals are so important."
"My go to is Ultima
- 0 carb, stevia sweetened
- Natural flavoring and coloring"
"Ultima is nice, liked the orange flavor the most."
"Ultima"
#6
Ultima Replenisher
4.6
(8)
"I personally like Ultima Replinisher…if you have a Whole Foods nearby they sell individual packs so you can try it first."
"I use Ultima Replenisher- sugar free and delish! They used to have minerals in addition to electrolytes but now it’s just electrolytes."
"So yummy!"
"I'm a fan of Ultima Replenisher."
"Less sodium, but lots of potassium and magnesium. Plus it’s delicious!"
"I use Ultima Replenisher powder from Amazon."
"For me: 1. Ultima replenisher."
"I like Emergen-C and Ultima."
#7
Tailwind
4.5
(6)
"I love Tailwind, contains the same proportion of electrolytes lost in sweat and has carbs too in order to keep you going, great for any endurance activities like hiking or biking!"
"Doesn’t give us bloat like some of the other brands do."
"Tailwind is the way to go."
"Tailwind is good."
"Tailwind. Decent flavour."
"Tailwind is nutritionally similar to Skratch but has different flavors."
#8
Relyte
4.3
(6)
"Relyte is one of my faves. They make a 60 serving container."
"Honestly get it, the powder is great."
"Relyte"
"Relyte is great. Kids love it too (6,3 yos) Didn’t care for LMNT"
"Relyte"
#9
Santa Cruz Paleo
4.0
(6)
"Santa Cruz paleo star fruit electrolytes best flavor tbh."
"I like santa cruz paleo electrolytes, the dragon fruit and kiwi are my favorite flavors"
"I get my protein powder from Naked and electrolytes from Santa Cruz medicinals"
"3-4 cents a serving is crazy I just use santa cruz paleo"
"Santa cruz paleo, all natural, taste great, works perfect"
"Santa cruz paleo electrolytes"
#10
Gatorade
3.6
(5)
"It really keeps me going."
"I just use the Gatorade tub for $15 on Amazon."
"I like propel and Gatorade powders. Really cheap in Walmart or Amazon."
"Sugar free ors for diabetic patient - Gatorade Lemon Zero sugar"
"I really like the blue Gatorade powder"
#11
Redmond
4.5
(4)
"Re-lyte by Redmond is my absolute favorite."
"Great electrolyte supplement that keeps me hydrated!"
"Redmond is great, and so is Santa Cruz Paleo."
"Redmond makes a great one! Love the puma colada. Though it’s in the saltier side"
#12
Propel
3.4
(5)
"Propel packets are my go to"
"I just use propel. tastes great works great."
"Propel or Hoist"
"Propel"
"Propel tastes good but gives me diarrhea."
#13
DripDrop
4.3
(4)
"DripDrop is my favorite."
"DripDrop has been good so far. Like it more than liquidIV."
"2. Drip drop."
"Drip drop works great for my SIL."
#14
Coconut Water
4.0
(4)
"Not a powder but I really like coconut water"
"Coconut water is a cheap and effective substitute."
"Coconut water. Nature's Gatorade."
"I usually drink coconut water and eat a banana when I feel like I need electrolytes."
#15
Re-lyte
3.8
(4)
"Re-lyte and LMNT have been the best ones I've found. They're not cheap but absolutely worth it imo."
"It's not cheap, but it does the trick and fits my schedule/routine. It also tastes pretty good."
"Re-Lyte makes me feel as good as LMNT because it's very heavy on salt and minerals. Not great tasting though."
"Relyte"
#16
Body Armor
3.8
(4)
"Body armor zero sugar"
"Body armor drink by far"
"Body Armor has a zero sugar electrolyte powder you can get at Wal-mart or Kroger."
"There is a body armor powder! Not zero sugar but not bad."
#17
Salud
4.7
(3)
"It’s 0 sugar and helps boost not only your hydration but immunity!"
"Salud is my favorite!"
"Salud has the best flavors"
#18
Ghost Hydration
4.3
(3)
"Not sure about the healthiest part, but I’ve switched from liquid IV to Ghost hydration and never looked back! Delicious flavors"
"I love ghost hydration, blue raspberry is my current fave."
"I like Ghost Hydration"
#19
Kaged Hydra-Charge
4.0
(3)
"Kaged Hydra-Charge 👍🏽"
"Kaged Hydra-Charge"
"Kaged Hydra Charge(1 scoop goes a long way so you’ll definitely drink more with this.)"
#20
Dr. Berg
4.0
(3)
"I am drinking Dr Bergs also, you have to really mix the powder well and the taste isn’t bad."
"I like dr. bergs, not too much sugar, good portions and types of minerals and good price for dosage and many flavors and not too many artificial stuff"
"I use Dr berg because it’s higher in potassium which I need more of."
#21
Trioral
3.7
(3)
"I like trioral. You can get 100 packets for 40 bucks on Amazon."
"The WHO formula? like trioral on amazon? has some sugar, but i think less."
"Trioral, normalyte vitassium, DIY"
#22
Salt Stick
3.3
(3)
"I’d recommend you buy him Salt Stick capsules and have him take it every morning."
"But look up salt stick capsules on amazon."
"You might have to use an electrolyte powder and add salt to it."
#23
Key Nutrients
3.3
(3)
"I switched from LMNT to Key Nutrients and I'm happy with the change."
"Ive used key nutrients."
"I recommend against Key Nutrients brand. The powder itself is fine, but they really try and game the Amazon deals / subscribe system by constantly fluctuating their price and discounts."
#24
Vitassium
5.0
(2)
"I really love Vitassium capsules or Fast Chews."
"Vitassium makes a powder that comes in a canister also."
#25
Pedialyte sport
5.0
(2)
"As far as concentration of electrolytes. Pedialyte Sport is the best option, and it is available at Walmart."
"They have both saved me numerous times."
#26
NormaLyte
4.5
(2)
"They have free samples!"
"Normalyte gets the runner up— only because it works really well, but it’s barely palatable."
#27
Transparent Labs
4.5
(2)
"Transparent Labs Hydrate is my favorite only because it's not too sweet and packs no artificial junk."
"I use Transparent Labs Hydrate, tastes very good"
#28
Keto
4.5
(2)
"I like the raspberry lemon flavor."
"I noticed a positive difference with Keto K1000 off amazon. I buy the non flavor one & use 1/4 scoop."
#29
SaltT
4.0
(2)
"Second choice would probably be promix’s."
"Saltt is similar and has different flavors so I keep both on hand."
#30
Redmond Relyte
4.0
(2)
"I really like re-lyte"
"Redmond relyte powder. Better than LMNT by far"
#31
Saltstick
4.0
(2)
"If you're just after electrolytes, saltstick caps/chews, GU Electrolyte tabs, Nuun tabs are some I've tried."
"Saltstick caps 🙌🏼"
#32
Wellcore
4.0
(2)
"2. Wellcore electrolytes"
"I use wellcore electrolytes"
#33
Gatorade Zero
4.0
(2)
"Gatorade zero is what I use. Cheap and effective. Liquid IV tastes a little better but costs 3x as much"
"Gatorade Zero packs are great."
#34
Gatorade Propel
4.0
(2)
"Propel has a good flavor, imo, and is pretty affordable."
"Gatorade Propel has been great with me.. I stay hydrated."
#35
Keto Chow
4.0
(2)
"Keto Chow has a good electrolyte drink with no sketchy ingredients. Super clean, super good."
"The drops on their own don't taste great, but they're incredibly compact and INCREDIBLY cheap."
#36
Gatorlyte
4.0
(2)
"Gatorlyte or LMNT if you can handle the salt."
"Rn i have a few gatorlyte flavors and a liquid iv in my rotation."
#37
Buoy
4.0
(2)
"Buoy is my go to. It's just a mini squirt bottle, easy to bring along in a backpack etc."
"I’ve been using buoy electrolyte drops for a couple months now and I like it."
#38
Junp
4.0
(2)
"Loving Junp on Amazon, 90 servings for about $27"
"I have been using JUNP lately. Various flavors, partial to Sour Apple myself. It is cheaper on Amazon. Seems fine."
#39
Waterboy
4.0
(2)
"For Waterboy I like Strawberry Lemonade."
"LMNT was my go to until I found Waterboy."
#40
Electral
4.0
(2)
"An Electral sachet works just perfect, probably one of the most cost effective option out there"
"1. Electral sugar free"
#41
Biosteel
3.5
(2)
"Not terrible for .50 cent a serving."
"I’ve been using BioSteel but trying to get away from some of the ingredients"
#42
Emergen-C
3.0
(2)
"I just use Emergen-C because it's way, way cheaper than the other powders at Costco."
"I like Emergen-C and Ultima."
#43
Kinderlyte
3.0
(2)
"Kinderlyte"
"Kinderlyte"
#44
Lite Salt
2.5
(2)
"1tsp of Lite Salt and 9-10 aquirts of mio in 1/2 gallon of water."
"I just couldn't stand taking it anymore. It's nasty and nothing completely hides the taste."
#45
Jigsaw Health
5.0
(1)
"Pickleball cocktail by Jigsaw Health is the best electrolyte mix I’ve ever tasted."
#46
Frank Tufano
5.0
(1)
"LEMONLYTE from Frank Tufano on organsupplements.com. Nothing else compares really"
#47
Zeal Hydration
5.0
(1)
"Zeal Hydration is by far the best. Effective, tastes amazing, 0 sugar."
#48
Glaxon
5.0
(1)
"I recommend a product by glaxon called astrolyte. You will not be disappointed."
#49
Cure
5.0
(1)
"Cure by far - if you care about ingredients (which you should imo. So much shit in the stuff we consume nowadays)"
#50
Awesome Hydrate
5.0
(1)
"I use Awesome Hydrate - best one i have tried and works great even when we on hot holidays etc we take it all the time."
#51
Reset Fasting Electrolyte
5.0
(1)
"These are great electrolyte fasting capsules!"
#52
Skratch Labs
5.0
(1)
"Skratch is the best. It doesn't upset my stomach when I drink a lot unlike some other brands"
#53
Thorne
5.0
(1)
"Thorne just released 3 flavors of electrolytes & they all taste amazing!"
#54
SaltStick
4.0
(1)
"I like SaltStick tablets. I can control the amount I invest better than powder and the sugar content is way less."
#55
Pocari Sweat
4.0
(1)
"Pocari sweat from Japan, you can find a powder form."
#56
Pedialyte
4.0
(1)
"Pedialyte no doubt"
#57
Nuun Sport
4.0
(1)
"I’m a runner and have been using Nuun but have considered LMNT too, which have similar ingredients lists to each other"
#58
Bulk Powders
4.0
(1)
"Electrolytes - Bulk Powders unflavoured (I got from Amazon they also have their own website)"
#59
Celtic Sea Salt
4.0
(1)
"Make salt water sole with a good quality mineral rich unrefined mineral salt like Celtic seas salt or Baja good sea salt."
#60
Gatorade G Zero Powder
4.0
(1)
"The Gatorade G Zero Powder Variety Pack from Sam's Club is a great deal!"
#61
Pocari
4.0
(1)
"Pocari sweat"
#62
Liquid IV Golden Cherry
4.0
(1)
"The golden cherry liquid iv is so good"
#63
Keto Chow Drops
4.0
(1)
"I use the keto chow drops"
#64
Ultima Lemon
4.0
(1)
"My two favorites are ultima lemon and LMNT. Ultima is much more affordable"
#65
MyoXcience Electrolyte Packets
4.0
(1)
"MyoXcience electrolyte packets. They cost less than LMNT with more minerals than loads of cheap salt."
#66
Athlytes
4.0
(1)
"Athlytes are the best I’ve found but they aren’t cheap."
#67
Elete
4.0
(1)
"I use elete... Its tasteless.. And in drops"
#68
Nuun Sports Hydration
4.0
(1)
"Also love Nuun Sports Hydration but the fizz is annoying when using cycling bottles"
#69
Royal-D
4.0
(1)
"Royal-D, I usually buy the cylindrical one, not the big square version."
#70
Mortal Hydration
4.0
(1)
"Mortal Hydration and Skratch labs!"
#71
Santa Cruz Paleo Electrolytes
3.0
(1)
"Absolute cheapest would be Himalayan salt imo, I use Santa Cruz paleo electrolytes however"
#72
Liquid IV Sugar Free
3.0
(1)
"Sugar free liquid IV or gatorlyte zero"
#73
Zeal
3.0
(1)
"Zeal is probably what you're looking for. Kind of light on sodium for my pref."
#74
Enerzal
3.0
(1)
"Sugar free ors for diabetic patient - Enerzal Zero"
#75
Healthvit
3.0
(1)
"Sugar free ors for diabetic patient - Healthvit Zero Sugar"
#76
Ketofy
3.0
(1)
"Sugar free ors for diabetic patient - Ketofy Wellcore"
#77
Decathlon
3.0
(1)
"Decathlon tablets are cheap and don't taste bad."
#78
Sweetmate
3.0
(1)
"Sugar free ors for diabetic patient - Sweetmate sugarfree"
#79
BPN
3.0
(1)
"I use BPN electrolytes for my runs but im not sure how good it is."
#80
Amazon Premixed Powders
3.0
(1)
"There’s plenty of premixed, non flavored electrolyte powders on Amazon that make it much more affordable"
#81
Daily Win
3.0
(1)
"I enjoy Daily Win."
#82
Sqwincher
3.0
(1)
"Bit late to the thread but sqwincher is alright"
#83
Aqualite
3.0
(1)
"Aqualite is alright"
#84
Thorzt
2.0
(1)
"Thorzt are too artificially sweet"
Discover your audience
GummySearch is an audience research toolkit for 130,000 unique communities on Reddit.
If you are looking for startup problems to solve, want to validate your idea or find your customers online, GummySearch is for you.
Sign up for free, get community insights in minutes.
Tell me more
Get started
