Besides gatorade, where can I get electrolytes?

[mada071]

I need more electrolytes, but dont wanna drink gatorade, where do i go get?

[glossygraphics]

There's a water brand called "Smartwater" they sell it at alot of place, especially the gym, and it has the electrolytes you need without the sugar, calories, and dyes in gatorade

I started using it after seeing people at yoga take it with them.

Sorry the pics so big

[Neopragmatist]

For sports that require less than 60 minutes of exertion, the primary concern is replacing the water lost in sweat, because losses of carbohydrate stores and electrolytes (sodium, chloride, potassium, and other minerals) are not usually very great. Although electrolytes are lost in sweat, the quantities lost in exercise of brief to moderate duration can be easily replaced later by consuming normal foods, such as orange juice, potatoes, and tomato juice. Keep in mind that sweat is about 99% water and only 1% electrolyes and other substances.

The decision to use a sport drink (electrolytes) hinges primarily on the duration of the activity. As the projected duration of continuous activity approaches 60 minutes or longer, the advantages of the use of a sports drink over plain water clearly emerge.

[racindude52]

I had a trainer reccomend dilluting orange juice with water, and adding a pinch of salt.

way cheaper than gatorade

[Daniel_Kemp]

You can try coconut water.

Coconut water naturally has 650 mg of potassium (15x more than a banana), 25mg of magnesium, and 35 mg of sodium! All of this in a 10 oz, 60 calorie package. It's like nature's gatorade!
-- Source

[D-3]

What is the ingredient(s) in gatorade that replenish electrolytes?

[Blindead]

What is the ingredient(s) in gatorade that replenish electrolytes?

electrolytes.

[D-3]

electrolytes.

So how can I simply add electrolytes to my water?

[SpinFan]

You could do a concoction with water, salt, lemon or OJ, and a little sugar.

ORRRR you could just buy gatorade or propel mix.

[mada071]

So how can I simply add electrolytes to my water?

x2.

[wave_length]

Food.

[Blindead]

Add salt to water and take a potassium tab. There's other electrolytes, but those are the important ones.

Just incase you weren't aware...unless you're working out for a minimum of 3 hours...you're not going to need to supplement with electrolytes. I'd maybe do it if I worked out for 5 hours...but who does that besides endurance athletes?

[D-3]

You could do a concoction with water, salt, lemon or OJ, and a little sugar.

ORRRR you could just buy gatorade or propel mix.

How would I figure out how much salt/sugar per 8oz of water?

[D-3]

Food.

I play hockey so..

[KJR246]

So how can I simply add electrolytes to my water?

I don't think you need electrolytes unless you are doing some sort of long endurance exercise like a marathon. It takes 4-6 hours for the bodys stores to run out. After a normal workout period just have water and the body will regulate itsself just fine.

edit: Seamless beat me to it.

[daYDreAmErX]

I like Cytomax...

[Flex500]

I need more electrolytes, but dont wanna drink gatorade, where do i go get?

pedialyte (sp)

I used to drink it all the time during track practice in college

[cyde]

Eat more foods rich in potassium. Sodium is easy to get, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. Drop an epsom salt tablet in your water jug during a game. You can always supplement potassium before your games too. It's cheaper than over-priced, bottled water.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sol/potassium.html

Eat more of these for potassium:
avocados
apricots
plums/prunes
bananas
potatoes
raisins
squash
tomatoes

[Neopragmatist]

What is the ingredient(s) in gatorade that replenish electrolytes?

I guess nobody read my post.

For sports that require less than 60 minutes of exertion, the primary concern is replacing the water lost in sweat, because losses of carbohydrate stores and electrolytes (sodium, chloride, potassium, and other minerals) are not usually very great. Although electrolytes are lost in sweat, the quantities lost in exercise of brief to moderate duration can be easily replaced later by consuming normal foods, such as orange juice, potatoes, and tomato juice. Keep in mind that sweat is about 99% water and only 1% electrolyes and other substances.

The decision to use a sport drink (electrolytes) hinges primarily on the duration of the activity. As the projected duration of continuous activity approaches 60 minutes or longer, the advantages of the use of a sports drink over plain water clearly emerge.

[KJR246]

I guess nobody read my post.

People read it.

Logic is just weak 'round these parts.

edit: In people, not your post.

[Flex500]

People read it.

Logic is just weak 'round these parts.

edit: In people, not your post.

people also have no clue what electrolytes are. They think it is a magic thing. When in reality it is just a term for potassium, chloride, and sodium

[2.0Tsunami]

packet of mustard = magic

[IGF-WON]

put salt and salt substitute in water (i guess add flavoring if you need)

or just drink milk, sodium, potassium and calcium right there

[No1Spartan]

i drink gatorade for the Carbs =D
right after my workout.

[krogtaar]

What is the ingredient(s) in gatorade that replenish electrolytes?

lmao.

best thing to do is get a can of sea salt in the hippie food section andn add some to whatever...water or something with carbs if you want carbs. sea salt is a bunch of other minerals, not just sodium chloride, so its basically what is in sports drinks. too much sodium compared to potassium effectively dehydrates you, you need a certain ratio.