Some time ago, I did contact the company to find out exactly what their "natural flavors" are -- sometimes they really are okay and I was given an answer that had me okay with it in this product. I just don't recall what exactly they said.
It is a good idea to to confirm in products that we think might be fine, as most often "natural flavors" are just addictive chemicals, not real food at all.
Companies may also change their sources so we need to stay up to date. -
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- If complex carbohydrates are also needed, remember cucumbers, zucchini, carrots and tart apples. All kinds of colorful plants contain great nutrients, including electrolytes.
A little sea salt & some juice from an organic lemon, lime or grapefruit in water can also help us out a great deal.
FOOD SOURCES are best to keep us in the clear, too. Still, it's good to have on hand a replacement formula.
Many links pop up from a basic search. Just three of those:
Electrolytes are minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge.
Electrolytes affect the amount of water in your body, the acidity of your blood (pH), your muscle function, and other important processes. You lose electrolytes when you sweat. You must replace them . . . .
[Specific electrolytes listed and more detail at link above.]
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- AVOID PLASTIC BOTTLES as much as possible. If that is not possible, after getting a bottle home, transfer to a glass jar and put in the fridge.
If you can't avoid plastic, check to see if the bottle may at least be BPA-free. -
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$30 a bottle for the Bio Pure?? OH sure, I'll buy a case of those!!
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- There are 67 servings per bottle, however, not sure how long that would keep in fridge once opened.
Not sure how many servings per packet of the powder.
This is not intended to be a beverage. Although, there are times when this may be needed if someone has been very ill with vomiting, or preparing for a surgery.
Still, FOODS (including some raw veggie juices & sea salt) are the best sources for electrolytes, IMO.
In addition to the one "Foods" link above, it's easy to find many articles detailing how to be sure we get what we need in our diet. -
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Primal Nutrition: use lemon juice and sea salts for electrolytes
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. . . Well I got tired of spending money on the commercial electrolyte products, and I was skeptical about whether those products truly lived up to the hype, so I experimented:
I started adding freshly-squeezed lemon juice (from organic lemons, of course) and a teaspoon of sea salt to the water in my hydration pack. Both lemon juice and sea salt are packed with electrolytes and other key constituents that our bodies . . . .
. . . I've had positive results.
On three recent mountain bike rides, all 28 to 35 miles in length with arduous ascents, my lemon juice/sea salt combo has sustained me well. In fact, I've been riding hard and finishing with energy remaining.
The lemon juice/sea salt blend tastes clean and refreshing as well, unlike some of the really nasty electrolyte concoctions I've tried over the years.
I've also saved cash since lemons and sea salt cost far less than the packaged stuff.
Speaking of packaging, there is none -- lemons are ``green'' too.
. . . In addition to making your own electrolyte drink there are many foods that will help with replenishment as well. These include: avocados, broccoli, yogurt, tofu and apricots.
. . . Electrolytes are ionized salts that help your body retain water.
A decrease in electrolytes may cause dehydration. Each time you urinate or sweat, you lose electrolytes, so they must be replenished on a regular basis.
Most foods you consume contain enough electrolytes to keep you healthy.
If you are physically active or you reside in a hot, dry climate, however, you may experience a faster loss of electrolytes. Both sea salt and lemons are great sources of electrolytes. . . -
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- SAVE TOOTH ENAMEL and RINSE & SWISH very well with plain water after consuming any acid containing fruits / liquids.
Well, really, this is good after ANY food or beverage.
WAIT at least 30 minutes before brushing (if it's that time of day to brush). That 30-minute wait after a good clear water rinse will help tooth enamel harden again after the acid exposure.
A STRAW will NOT help much to keep acid from teeth. Rinse well with water even if a straw is used.
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Thank you Keebler for all of this information. It is very helpful. Good to know that Gatorade isn't the only option.
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- Gatorade is not an option, at all. Its just not. It's very slick marketing campaign is amazing, though. Beautiful advertisements. Really makes my brain want the body I see chugging it down.
Most humans would chug rocket fuel to look like those strong and able athletes. And that industry knows it.
The psychological enticement is very strong, indeed, along with the addictive quality of the liquid.
The color dyes are also made to hook our brains. We are drawn to bright colors. They makes us feel more alive, in a festive partying mood.
It's just that our human cells should stick with the bright colors of veggies and fruits, already in the perfect form. No processing, no advertising, no packaging required.
Long distance runners covered miles of land; voyagers traversed oceans; Olympians endured -- long before there was ever any bottled chemical water on store shelves. They did it with water, food, spices, sea salt. -
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