Need something to replace electrolytes etc from heavy swea

MrOneEyedBoh

MrOneEyedBoh

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So at work I drink my 1 gallon of water no problem. But here is the issue .. I'm sweating heavily and the water isn't replacing what's being sweat out or used up. I don't mind drinking Powerade but the less of that I can drink the better, for me at least. I just don't want the artificial sugar, dye etc all the time.

Is there a powder I can get to replace whatever I'm sweating out and using from working in the high heat? I've noticed I've been getting headaches later in the day, but about 15-30 mins after drinking a powerade, I feel way better
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
So at work I drink my 1 gallon of water no problem. But here is the issue .. I'm sweating heavily and the water isn't replacing what's being sweat out or used up. I don't mind drinking Powerade but the less of that I can drink the better, for me at least. I just don't want the artificial sugar, dye etc all the time.

Is there a powder I can get to replace whatever I'm sweating out and using from working in the high heat? I've noticed I've been getting headaches later in the day, but about 15-30 mins after drinking a powerade, I feel way better
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Add salt to water and eat a banana
 
As stated, coconut water, salt, and bananas or other high potassium foods. If you want a liquid, you can get Pedialyte or anything similar.
 
KCl is about $8 for a container here, use it as a salt substitute on anything you're eating. Or just NaCl, whichever you think you are lacking.
If it is sodium hit up some hot sauce ;)
 
I just bought some Nuun electrolyte tablets for the same reason. But I need to drink 2 gallons at work to stay hydrated.
 
coconut water is great...I currently use Compete during my workout because my gym is a sweat box, it's pretty easy to say I much prefer the flavor to coconut water

my guess is your working outside? bananas have been mentioned and could be your best friend for that type of work
 
Thanks guys. How many bananas do you recommend? I'm not a fruit eater but I'll try it.


What about the coconut water? Which brand is better?
 
I second coconut water..but watch the sugar content in some brands. V-8 is another staple for me in the desert...it has lots of salt and potassium. There are various supps that have an appropriate Na/K/Ca ratio like Athlytes or Tri-Salts. Pickle juice is a great pick me up..the vinegar helps to balance electro levels. Tortilla chips also help a little.
 
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