Electrolyte reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 365 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 61 posts to rank the best Electrolyte brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Supplements, r/POTS, r/migraine, r/moderatelygranolamoms, r/Semaglutide. Top-rated brands include LMNT (4.4/5), Ultima (4.2/5), Liquid IV (4.1/5).
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Reviews365
Subreddits32
Posts61
Brands98
Products5
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#1
LMNT
4.4
(57)
"LMNT mango habanero FTW!"
"LMNT watermelon flavor is AMAZING"
"LMNT is SO good, it’s on the pricier side though! I also like Redmond’s real salt “re-lyte”. It tastes pretty similar but is more cost effective"
"I love LMNT! Takes some adjusting with how salty it is but after I drink it for a bit, it’s great!"
"I cannot help, as I'm a lmnt fan boy. I think it's the best."
"I love the LMNT raspberry flavor."
"I live for my LMNT packs!!"
"Switched to this after someone else posted about it awhile ago, and I love it! LMNT raw unflavored, all the way!"
"I really like LMNT I love the powders but recently tried the cans and they are even better."
"LMNT is my favorite"
#2
Ultima
4.2
(24)
"Ultima!!!! By far the BEST I’ve tried."
"Ultima"
"I use Ultima as it’s Keto friendly and tastes great."
"Ultima is great!"
"1. Ultima replenisher."
"Ultima."
"Ultima lemon"
"Ultima is my fave, but have heard good things about LMNT, both are pretty pricey though."
"Ultima replenisher"
"I switched to Ultima which only has 55mg sodium. I also like that it's sugar-free and doesn't have artificial sweeteners."
#3
Liquid IV
4.1
(23)
"I loveeee liquid IV. They have a bunch of good sugar free flavors"
"Liquid IV Caffeine was a life saver for my group last time."
"Liquid IV is the best!!"
"I tried Liquid IV years ago and hated it, BUT i tried it again, specifically the 'Hyrdation Multiplier +Energy' in Yuzu Pineapple and it's so good!"
"I love liquid IV. There is some sugar in the regular ones but they do offer sugar free"
"Liquid IV is a good alternative"
"I take potassium and magnesium supplements and 1-2 liquid IV’s"
"Liquid IV tbh and it's helped a lot"
"Pickle juice or sugar free liquid IV lemon flavor"
"You can take Liquid IV and LmNT daily"
#4
Nuun
4.1
(18)
"They taste good and not chalky and have helped me through some serious migraines."
"I freaking LOVE nuun strawberry lemonade."
"Nuun."
"I use Nuun , they are tablets that dissolve like Alka seltzer."
"We really like nuun. Not sure about the artificial ingredients but it’s low sugar and has a mild pleasant flavor."
"I love nuun sport (without caffeine)"
"I like NUUN tablets"
"They're easy to carry around and convenient."
"I like Nuun, they taste ok and they are easy to carry."
"We do have some Nuun tablets around the house since my wife likes them for running and they're not bad."
#5
DripDrop
4.6
(13)
"DripDrop!!"
"The taste is really good too. Not too sweet and not too salty."
"Drip drop. The lemon flavor is sublime and it’s cheaper than LMNT and other electrolytes."
"Try DripDrop powder, has the minimum amount of sugar needed to replenish what you lose through sweat."
"I’m a huge fan of Drip Drop."
"Fruit Punch flavored Drip-Drop for me."
"DripDrop is my favorite."
"Drip Drop is my go to."
"Drip drop no sugar is what I purchase."
"Drip Drop is my fave, it’s more pricy."
#6
Buoy
4.2
(14)
"I love the brand Buoy!"
"Is my holy grail and I’ve used nearly all of them."
"I’ll sing this from the rooftops !!! HSA eligible."
"I really like buoy rescue drops which can be added to any drink."
"I recommend Buoy! They have a chronic illness subscription discount."
"I use Buoy drops. Flavorless and no sugar."
"I’m also obsessed with the Buoy brand rescue drops and rescue salt."
"Buoy is amazing."
"Their liquid electrolytes are great because they aren’t the large bolus dose like most packs are but can be taken that way."
"I buy electrolyte drops and add them to my water. Easy peasy. 'Buoy' is a trendy version."
#7
Redmond
4.2
(12)
"Relyte. Strawberry lemonade is good, so is the berry one. They have a pina colada flavor that tastes really good with a splash of orange juice. I have a heart arrhythmia and it has helped me."
"Redmond Relyte has a Watermelon Lime flavor!! We've been getting Redmond Relyte on subscription for over two years now! Super good!!"
"Redmond is great, and so is Santa Cruz Paleo."
"I like Redmond’s Relyte"
"Relyte by Redmonds Real Salt"
"Relyte"
"Seconding this brand"
"I use ReLyte. Electrolytes get stupid expensive, but the large tub of this lasts me about a month."
"I use relyte unflavored by Redmond"
"Or relyte by Redmond"
#8
Saltstick
4.3
(8)
"Saltstick caps 🙌🏼"
"Saltstick pills are best bang for your buck."
"I'm also a fan of SaltStick products over powders."
"I like SaltStick tablets. I can control the amount I invest better than powder and the sugar content is way less."
"If you're just after electrolytes, saltstick caps/chews, GU Electrolyte tabs, Nuun tabs are some I've tried."
"Their regular SaltSticks are good too, not just the Vitassium."
"Saltstick are both cheaper and generally recommended."
"I’ve just started taking electrolytes in pill form, 2 a day. And it seems to help?"
#9
Pedialyte
4.1
(8)
"Pedialyte makes powders specifically for adults, good stuff."
"I use pedialyte packets and can travel easily with them."
"I like Pedialite."
"Contents and flavor wise, I prefer the Pedialyte ~~hangover helper~~ Advanced Care, although they're more on the pricey side."
"Pedialyte has a powder. Relatively inexpensive on Amazon."
"It’s what I give to my kids instead of juice."
"Unflavored Pedialyte. Tastes weird though."
"For sheer effectiveness nothing beats Pedialyte."
#10
Gatorade
4.1
(8)
"Gatorades new 'gatorlyte' formula is the best I've ever seen."
"Gatorade, and Drip Drops powder are my favorites."
"So I buy Gatorade Lemon/Lime powdered drink mix and combine 1 scoop with 3 scoops of Maltodextrin, 550 ml of water."
"Gatorade endurance mix is pretty solid."
"Call me basic but gatorade zero does the job for me."
"If you're looking for cheap, Gatorade powder is probably your best bet."
"Gatorade zero."
"Gatorade"
#11
Skratch Labs
4.6
(7)
"Skratch labs is SO good! It’s flavored with actual freeze dried fruit!"
"Skratch is the best. It doesn't upset my stomach when I drink a lot unlike some other brands"
"Skratch electrolytes has helped so much"
"Skratch Labs. They have a few versions based on your goals."
"Any sports drink will work. I mix Skratch with Maltodextrin for extra carbs."
"Skratch lemon/lime -my kids and wife steal It and call it ‘daddy lemonade’"
"I like Skratch Labs. My go to is the cucumber one."
#12
Trioral
4.0
(7)
"I can recommend Trioral salts. You add a packet to 1l of water."
"It’s a minimal formula with a ton of salt."
"Is a much cheaper alternative to Normalyte."
"I like trioral. You can get 100 packets for 40 bucks on Amazon."
"I like Trioral bc you can get a box of 100 for like $35."
"Its cheap, has minimal ingredients and is scientifically backed."
"It may not taste the best but it is designed with hydration as the priority."
#13
Propel
4.0
(7)
"Haven't found a better deal anywhere, and they taste really good."
"Propel."
"Propel black cherry."
"I use Propel hydration powder packs."
"Propel powder drink mix."
"I just use propel. tastes great works great."
"Propel tastes good but gives me diarrhea."
#14
Santa Cruz Paleo
4.5
(6)
"Santa Cruz paleo star fruit electrolytes best flavor tbh. Sodium potassium and magnesium glycinate."
"Dragon fruit is my favorite."
"Santa Cruz paleo does really yummy high salt electrolytes."
"I like santa cruz paleo electrolytes, the dragon fruit and kiwi are my favorite flavors but they’re all good"
"Similar to LMNT but cheaper."
"Santa Cruz Paleo is my go to, but it is 1 dollar per serving."
#15
Re-Lyte
4.3
(6)
"My favorite for price and flavor is re-lyte."
"Re-lyte and LMNT have been the best ones I've found."
"I went with relyte? I don’t use a full serving unless I’m doing a 2-3 hr bike ride but it’s clean and I feel good about using it!"
"I like the mixed berry one."
"I like re-lyte a lot."
#16
Dr. Berg
4.3
(6)
"I take a scoop in the morning -can go on my daily work , tennis etc and not feel hungry or tired till 4 pm."
"My favorite is DR.Bergs electrolyte powder."
"Dr.Berg powder is what I use. No issues with breaking fast for me or my wife."
"I am drinking Dr Bergs also, you have to really mix the powder well and the taste isn’t bad."
"I did research and 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 hydration sticks."
#17
Body Armor
3.8
(6)
"Body Armor has a zero sugar electrolyte powder you can get at Wal-mart or Kroger."
"Body armor is a pretty good source!"
"Has a lot of sodium, potassium and other electrolytes."
"I like BodyArmor black, grape, or gold."
"Body Armour is pretty good, the premixed ones but I didn't like the powder version."
"Great when working out in the heat."
#18
Cure
4.4
(5)
"Cure had the best ingredients out of all of the “clean” options - no stevia etc. they have a watermelon flavor but my fave is blood orange."
"Cure hydration! All natural no added sweeteners and women owned! Love the lime and lemon flavor"
"Cure and LMNT are my favorite (limes)."
"I use Cure!"
"I drink Cure and take vitassium capsules."
#19
Trace Minerals
4.2
(5)
"The best I've found."
"Super similar to LMNT but cheaper!"
"I use Trace Minerals. Their '40,000 Volts' line."
"Buy a bottle of Trace Minerals Electrolyte Concentrate and add it to any drink."
"Power Pak by Trace Minerals"
#20
Tailwind
4.0
(5)
"My partner uses Tailwind for ultra running."
"My favorite is a brand called Tailwind and I also hate the taste of stevia!! My favorite flavor is the watermelon called “Dauwaltermelon”"
"I also use Tailwind which covers electrolytes when I need the extra carbs."
"Tailwind is good."
"I use tailwind. Wouldn’t recommend the cola but others are good."
#21
Body Armour
3.8
(5)
"I really dig the Body armour drinks. Lots of fun flavors, uses coconut water as a base and most flavors have something like 2g of sugar total :3"
"Body armor was my favorite. Not a powder but delicious and low sugar"
"I like Body Armour."
"Body Armour is a little expensive, but works well."
"There is a body armor powder! Not zero sugar but not bad."
#22
Key Nutrients
4.5
(4)
"The best one I’ve tried so far."
"The lemonade flavor is my favorite!"
"Zero calories, tastes good."
"I use key nutrients powder, more economical but less portable."
#23
Organika
4.3
(4)
"Organika Extra Strength Electrolytes (Fruit Punch) from Amazon."
"My ultimate fave is Organika's wild raspberry electrolytes!"
"I prefer powdered since I carry a water bottle with me all the time. I use the one from Organika."
"As a diabetic and long distance runner and cyclist I like Organika."
#24
Keto Chow
4.3
(4)
"Keto Chow electrolyte drops."
"Keto Chow has a good electrolyte drink with no sketchy ingredients. Super clean, super good."
"I've been like Keto Chow's Saltt."
"I still swear by Ketochow’s electrolyte drops."
#25
Vitassium
4.3
(4)
"Vitassium electrolyte capsules: specially formulated with POTS in mind!"
"Vitassium chewables are especially designed for people with chronic illnesses."
"Vitassium and Saltstick are both cheaper and generally recommended."
"Buffered sodium capsules."
#26
Normalyte
4.0
(4)
"Normalyte has been my favorite so far."
"It's very mild in taste."
"I just started taking normalyte salt pills."
#27
Nectar
4.7
(3)
"I love Nectar. I prefer it over LMNT."
"Nectar - sugar free and on Amazon."
"Nectar is my go to, and organic!"
#28
Vitalyte
4.3
(3)
"Grape is my favorite flavor."
"I’ve always used Vitalyte when backcountry hiking."
"I have used vitalyte for years now."
#29
Transparent Labs
4.3
(3)
"One that worked well for me is transparent labs hydrate. It’s sugar-free and packed with good stuff."
"I use Transparent Labs Hydrate, tastes very good"
"I had used Transparent Labs before for their electrolyte powder - tastes fine but for price it made the most sense"
#30
Body Armour Lyte
4.0
(3)
"I love body armour, but not sure if this satisfies OPs question. They do have options- a normal one (with lots of added sugar+ 27g per bottle!), a zero sugar option(with stevia), and a Lyte version (which has Erythritol)"
"I really like Body Armor lyte. They have a zero sugar one too, but I prefer the low sugar one."
"I’m breastfeeding and have been downing Body Armor Lyte strawberry kiwi."
#31
Coconut Water
4.0
(3)
"Coconut water or gatorade does the trick."
"Coconut water."
"Buying coconut water and just adding salt in water"
#32
Thorne
5.0
(2)
"I just started using Thorne Catalyte, for the now-nightly leg cramps. Past 2 nights, having drunk most of the recommended 12 oz prior to bed, I have been cramp free. Totally worth the price."
"Thorne just released 3 flavors of electrolytes & they all taste amazing!"
#33
Just Ingredients
5.0
(2)
"Just Ingredients uses monk fruit. The flavors are delicious!"
"I love Just Ingredients electrolytes!"
#34
ReLyte
4.5
(2)
"I like ReLyte"
"Relyte works for me."
#35
LYTEShow
4.5
(2)
"LYTEShow drops. Just add to water or shoot it and follow up with beverage/glass of water."
"Lyteshow or Aussie Trace Minerals"
#36
Skratch
4.5
(2)
"It’s the only one I can use bc of my stevia/sweetener trigger."
#37
Salud
4.5
(2)
"I love Taste Salud. Their flavors are inspired by Mexican aguas frescas and they have a delicious watermelon one."
"Salud has the best flavors"
#38
Hunter & Gather
4.0
(2)
"Hunter & Gather (UK brand - seems similar composition to the much more expensive LMNT)."
"Hunter gather electrolyte sachets for out and about. They’re spenny but no artificial sweeteners."
#39
Sodii
4.0
(2)
"Sodii has been phenomenal for me."
"Is the only thing I’ve found that my MCAS will tolerate."
#40
High5
4.0
(2)
"High5 powders with an electrolyte tablet in."
"The High5 tablets are on Amazon, come in different flavours."
#41
Great Value
4.0
(2)
"Walmart has electrolyte water. It's great value brand, not the alkaline brand."
"It’s basically Walmart’s version of Liquid IV."
#42
SIS
3.5
(2)
"SIS work amazing."
"SIS GO"
#43
Emergen-C
3.5
(2)
"I like Emergen-C and Ultima."
"I just use Emergen-C because it's way, way cheaper than the other powders at Costco."
#44
Decathlon
3.0
(2)
"Decathlon tablets are cheap and don't taste bad."
"Decathlon electrolyte tablets, sugar free, 7 euros for 20 tablets."
#45
Blueshift
5.0
(1)
"Blueshift works really well for me and actually tastes good."
#46
Jumpstart Electrolyte
5.0
(1)
"Best one in the market for 30 servings for $30. No artificial sweeteners. Zero calories, and zero sugar."
#47
Salt
5.0
(1)
"I like the brand saltt!"
#48
Stur Powder
5.0
(1)
"My dietician recommended stur powder."
#49
Bare Performance Nutrition
5.0
(1)
"Check bare performance nutrition! (BPN) Comes in sticks or a tub with a scoop."
#50
LMNT Recharge Raw Unflavored
5.0
(1)
"Only one I was able to find without citric acids."
#51
BodyArmor
5.0
(1)
"Body Armour (sugar free) always seems to hydrate me the best."
#52
Morton Light Salt
5.0
(1)
"Morton light salt. Has sodium and potassium in roughly the right ratio."
#53
Just Ingredients Grape Electrolytes
5.0
(1)
"Just ingredients grape electrolytes."
#54
Squincher Zero Sugar
5.0
(1)
"Squincher zero sugar."
#55
SaltStick Capsules
5.0
(1)
"I just found this thread. If you're still looking I'd really recommend SaltStick capsules."
#56
Drip Drop Fruit Punch
5.0
(1)
"I love the Fruit Punch Drip Drop packets, they absolutely have changed my life!"
#57
Drip Drop
5.0
(1)
"Drip drop is my go to.. I have other stomach issues from MCAS."
#58
Biolyte
5.0
(1)
"Biolyte is amazing. I can drink it without consequences."
#59
SaltStick Electrolyte FastChews
5.0
(1)
"I recommend SaltStick Electrolyte FastChews Chewable Tablets."
#60
O.R.S
5.0
(1)
"I use O.R.S hydration tablets from Amazon, blackcurrant flavour is delish!"
#61
Micro Ingredients
5.0
(1)
"The best tasting and most powerful I've found."
#62
EverBuild Nutrition
5.0
(1)
"Great tastes (apple, blue rasberry) and works very well."
#63
LemonLyte
5.0
(1)
"LEMONLYTE from Frank Tufano on organsupplements.com. Nothing else compares really."
#64
Jigsaw Health
5.0
(1)
"Pickleball cocktail by Jigsaw Health is the best electrolyte mix I’ve ever tasted."
#65
True Athlete
5.0
(1)
"True Athlete Balanced Hydration. It’s $33 a container, but that’s 90 servings!"
#66
KinderLyte
5.0
(1)
"KinderLyte or celtic sea salt with lemon."
#67
Cure Hydration
5.0
(1)
"Cure Hydration!! I really dont enjoy liquid IV, but every cure flavor I've tried has been sooo good."
#68
Undisputed Nutrition
5.0
(1)
"Hands down the best stuff right here."
#69
Drink Oshun
5.0
(1)
"I prefer Drink Oshun."
#70
Zym
5.0
(1)
"Surprised no one has said Zym yet."
#71
Feel Goods
4.0
(1)
"Feel Goods Hydration hero! I like the guava flavor."
#72
Wheyl
4.0
(1)
"Electrolytes from wheyl, sip plus :)"
#73
Holland and Barrett
4.0
(1)
"Holland and barrett have a lot of electrolyte packets"
#74
Pocari
4.0
(1)
"Pocari"
#75
Hydrant
4.0
(1)
"I use hydrant they have sugar free & caff free versions."
#76
Saltt
4.0
(1)
"I use the saltt brand ! It’s like lmnt but a little cheaper!"
#77
Redmond Relyte
4.0
(1)
"Redmonds Relyte."
#78
Zhou Hydrofuel
4.0
(1)
"I used nuun for a while... but have switched to Zhou nutrition- Hydrofuel bc I get it for cheaper."
#79
Reviver Electrolyte Salts
4.0
(1)
"I like REVIVER Eletrolyte Salts."
#80
Electrolyte Powder Plus
4.0
(1)
"I found Electrolyte Powder Plus on Amazon, during my very first fast."
#81
Pickle Juice
4.0
(1)
"Pickle juice is cheap and works"
#82
Drip Drop Watermelon
4.0
(1)
"Drip Drop Watermelon is my go to, but I add about 50% more water than it calls for."
#83
Nuun Tablets
4.0
(1)
"For backpacking I always go with Nuun tablets."
#84
eFuel
4.0
(1)
"I liked eFuel. It's electrolytes and complex carbs."
#85
SmartWater
4.0
(1)
"Smart water is a good alternative to sweet drinks."
#86
Salties
4.0
(1)
"Virtually flavorless."
#87
Hi-Lyte
4.0
(1)
"For convenience I use Hi-Lyte unflavored drops."
#88
Bulk Powders
4.0
(1)
"Tastes good and is well balanced and is pretty cheap."
#89
Venture Pal
4.0
(1)
#90
Ballast
4.0
(1)
#91
Taylor Dukes Wellness
4.0
(1)
#92
REPOWR
4.0
(1)
#93
NutraVita
4.0
(1)
"I use nutravita sport electrolyte complex that I get from amazon UK."
#94
Phizz
4.0
(1)
"Phizz are good if you want vitamins as well as electrolytes."
#95
Applied Nutrition
4.0
(1)
"The applied nutrition fuel ones are good."
#96
Nutri Align
4.0
(1)
"Check out Nutri Align's fasting salts."
#97
HRDWRK
4.0
(1)
"I use hrdwrk because it has no additives or artificial sweeteners."
#98
Gatorlyte
4.0
(1)
"Gatorlyte or LMNT if you can handle the salt."
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