Topic: Can you recommend a good electrolyte solution?
CD57
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hi -- I love electrolytes and need them since I'm always thirsty....but my naturopath's version is taking me to the cleaners although it's great. Can anyone recommend a good electrolyte solution (sodium, potassium, etc), either a concentrate or a solution, that is free of dyes and sugars, just the good stuff? And where did you get it?
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SForsgren
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My fav is ElectroMix by Alacer (the Emer'gen-C) makers. No added sugar or bad chemicals. Comes in a handy packet that I can keep in a pocket or bag. Light lemon-lime flavor -- love it mixed in seltzer.
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hshbmom
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Hi all,
You can mix up an electrolyte solution at home...cheap and easy.
The World Health Organization and other respected health organizations (Unicef?) have online information about infant/childhood dehydration. They post a recipe for Oral Replacement Solution (ORS).
The more complete electrolyte recipe uses lite salt (salt substitute), baking soda, and sugar. You can mix this up with different sugar substitutes, such as honey, molasses, or fake sugar...or leave out the sugar if you don't want it. Refrigerate & use within 24 hours.
This recipe supplies sodium, potassium, and chloride.
If you need something more simple, just use regular table salt, baking soda, and water. This recipe doesn't have potassium, just sodium, and chloride.
This is cheap and easy, and much better for you than commercial electrolyte replacers that have a large amount of sugar and preservative.
You may have to acquire a taste for this electrolyte replacer...it's a little salty.
***There are a couple of different recipes. They use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon each of salt substitute and baking soda, and 2 Tablespoons of sugar for each quart of water.
Replace one cup of water with one cup of orange juice to give it some flavor. Or, add a packet of sugarless Kool-Aid for flavor.
Mix up some dry packets and keep them in small zipper-sealed storage bags for convenience.
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I like Selectrolytes by Morin Labs. I get it at Village Green Apothecary. This is the guy that first worked with Dr. K. to make Matrix Electrolytes. He then moved on with his product, improved it and still sells it.
Robin
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