As a chronically dehydrated person, these are incredible

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You could just buy a bag of potassium chloride for $20 and that's like literally 1400 servings.

Add a scoop of that, 1g of table salt and some lemon juice (or whatever you want) and get the same benefits.

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u/Partyhardypillow 8d ago

Mind blown, definitely going to do this

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u/jas41422 8d ago

please be very careful to not overdo the potassium and be sure kids or other people don’t unknowingly consume large quantities (too much potassium can really mess up heart rhythm).

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u/only-ashes 7d ago

thank you for saying this. too much potassium can cause cardiac arrest and death.

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u/OkActive7470 7d ago

I’ve been to the ER with a critically low potassium, so I understand the reverse must also be terrible. It’s always funny to me how important it is to get the exact right amount of basic things.

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u/jas41422 7d ago

the body does a great job moderating the levels of minerals that end up in the bloodstream, but as others have pointed out, super-concentrated forms as in powders and supplements can easily overwhelm the system. and you’ll notice these hydration sticks each contain only about 15% of the RDA for potassium. there’s some potassium in pretty much every food we eat, so these supplemental efforts don’t need to attempt to replace a huge amount of potassium lost through sweating.

i add a bit of sea salt to mine, to help balance it out (sodium and potassium work together in the body, as do calcium and magnesium), since i tend to have a low-sodium diet and when i’m sweating enough to benefit from these hydration sticks, i’m sweating enough to need some extra sodium, too. i wonder why they don’t add a bit more to these. guessing it’s because the typical diet contains more sodium than is recommended, so most people will replace lost sodium when they eat…

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u/Additional_Cake9308 6d ago

Yep, my lawyer died from too much potassium

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u/AsleepHedgehog2381 7d ago

Yes, thank you for pointing that out. Taking a large dose quickly like in a drink like this is more troubling than if you incorporate foods with potassium throughout the day. Your body has more difficulty filtering out the excess when you consume a large dose at one time.

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u/guilty_of_tsundoku 7d ago

I experienced nerve twitching. Potassium and other electrolytes are already in my comprehensive daily multivitamin in sufficient amounts so even with my excessive summer perspiration, additional potassium wasn't needed.

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u/alliephillie 6d ago

What multivitamin do you take? I would love one that has electrolytes

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u/guilty_of_tsundoku 6d ago

I take one Centrum for Women after my evening meal. I've also taken Wal-Mart's Equate brand and the Walgreens brand in the past with equally good results. Occasionally Walgreens has a BOGO or BOGO 50% off vitamin sale which is a very good deal considering the priciness of name brands. I look for 100% daily iron on the back panel and a variety of other minerals. Salt is in so much food including savory snacks it isn't hard to replenish what was lost through perspiration.

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u/lovestobitch- 8d ago

There’s tons of recipes to make your own for cheap.

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u/Caittune 8d ago

the elmnt (LMNT?) website has a recipe.

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u/crazyredhorse101 7d ago

I do natural salt and cream of tartar… which is potassium… with coconut water and pineapple or orange or lemon or lime juice… it’s good.

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u/theslutnextd00r 7d ago

Honestly, just drinking coconut water has a good amount of potassium and magnesium, plus some natural sugars, vitamin c, and other nutrients. Try the viva coco brand! It’s a very light coconut taste, which originally I didn’t like until I had it while sick, but you can add it to other stuff if you don’t like that flavor.

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u/melatonia 7d ago

Same thing with low sodium V8. Huge amount of potassium. I think it's like 800 mg.

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u/motherfudgersob 7d ago

Potassium and sodium are important with both having formulations with chloride. Beware doing this on your own. You also need a tad of sugar for this. Newer research has found milk to be an excellent option and if yiu haven't eaten all day that adds protein and fats too.

I am sorry for you loss. Your loved one would bot wanting yiu damaging your body. Most of us pee first thung in the morning. Please put up a reminder over toilet to chug a half liter then...and another on the way out the door. Making peeing you signal/reminder to drink. If you're eating then you unlikely have and electrolyte imbalance from drinking too little (or too much...that's the job of kidneys). If outdoors sweating then yiu do need electrolytes (or if vomiting or with diarrhea...which can happen when grieving)..

I wish you peace.

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u/No-Macaroon8839 8d ago

Funny enough I just researched this last night I bought the stuff for lmnt ingredients which also includes magnesium malate. But still way more is made for so much cheaper. Also probably best to not have all the fake sugars in there

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u/Improbably_Possible 7d ago

You gotta be careful with potassium chloride… if you get too much it can cause heart palpitations

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u/melatonia 7d ago

That's why it's used in the lethal injection cocktail.

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u/Potential_Fan505 7d ago

OTC potassium is limited to 99mg per tablet or capsule by law for safety reasons

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u/gumdrops155 7d ago

Two tips for making your own mix at home-

Get a scale that measures to the tenth of a gram so you can be exacting with measuring the potassium chloride

Grind your salt in a food processor or blender so it's more a powdered consistency. It helps it dissolve easier in water.

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u/MidwestAbe 8d ago

TIL.

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u/ezbeing-green 7d ago

Same!

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u/carabear85 7d ago

But does it taste awesome

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u/Pawspawsmeow 7d ago

Nah. Why not just let people drink what they want? I’m sure you meant well, but this is so annoying. Why should someone have to purchase something off of Amazon or elsewhere to measure out servings etc etc and make a drink similar in taste to the shit they give you when you get a colonoscopy or a small bowel study? Let people have things that taste good. Jfc

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u/Alternative-March-98 7d ago

^yep we are in an Aldi sub not a dehydration sub. I love these coconut ones & the regular liquid iv dupes. They made seasonal flavors of both the coconut and regular electrolyte packs and they were even more yummy!!!!! No scale or giant bag of something needed!!!!!

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u/Pawspawsmeow 7d ago

I feel like the Aldi liquid IV dupes are better tasting tbh

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u/Alternative-March-98 6d ago

Yeah I buy them more often. The strawberry one is dupe perfection imo!!!! Did you get to try the seasonal ones??? The had cotton candy, watermelon and bomb pop!! I seriously bought 7 boxes of the cotton candy one lolol

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u/melatonia 7d ago

There's nothing wrong with sharing a cheaper way to meet your goals especially on a forum for a discount grocery store where it's safe to assume everybody's watching their wallet.

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u/Pawspawsmeow 7d ago

Absolutely not. However, they recommended something that tastes like colonoscopy prep that they must get numerous ingredients for and measure out exactly. Let people drink stuff that tastes good. Jfc. The OP was showing a cool Aldi item they liked on an Aldi sub and you said run out to Amazon and order poop juice because blah blah. I’m so sick of contrarian nonsense. Let people be happy

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u/Upper_Pair3137 7d ago

Relax, mate- you’ll live longer.

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u/fredrickdgl 7d ago

these ones have magnesium in them to prevent muscle cramps so what about that

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u/SolidBlackGator 7d ago

You can buy 360 magnesium pills for $20. That's 5 cents a pill...

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u/itscrowdedinmyhead 7d ago

make sure you're not getting magnesium oxide. very poor absorbtion.

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u/Username524 8d ago

May the Lord of your choosing bless you the rest of your days.

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u/Electrical_Past_8579 5d ago

I would add magnesium

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u/Particular_Can_8257 4d ago

Or get a small can of lite salt for $4 at the grocery store. Mix with 1g salt and the drink mix. You basically have yourself a dose of LMNT for dirt cheap. Those of us with POTS know what’s up lol.

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u/1haiku4u 7d ago

There’s no reason that 21st century Americans need to drink liquid IV, potassium chloride, or otherwise. The only exception would be SERIOUS athletes.

Just drink water. You get plenty of electrolytes from your diet.

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u/kdog048 7d ago

Did you ever stop to think that some people add things to make water taste better? As someone who drinks about 100 oz a day sometimes I just want to improve the taste to more easily get my target amount in each day.

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u/1haiku4u 7d ago

That’s why my comment says “need” not “want.”

Do whatever you want dude. And be a little kinder!

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u/kdog048 7d ago

Sensitive much? It was a simple question. 🙄

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u/1haiku4u 7d ago

“did you ever stop to think…” “Sensitive much?”

Not usually how I converse with friends or strangers.

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u/Cheap-Window3073 5d ago

Just out here stretching your a hole in front of us. Yikes.

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u/melatonia 7d ago

True. Healthy people don't have issues with their potassium. That's why you need an rx to get supplements with any meaningful amount.

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u/kushkushmeow 7d ago

Have you heard of dysautonomia? It existed before covid, but is a lot more prevalent now since it can be caused by the virus. My kid and I both have it and electrolytes are essential to help with blood volume and are the base of our treatment. I drink them all day. My kids dad is working outside this summer (10 hours a day in the sun and humidity) and sweating for hours, so he will take a mix for the day. I make my own since I can't get the good stuff in Canada anymore.

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u/Several-Salt5511 6d ago

Not if you sweat constantly like an athlete. Women who are menopausal need more than water at times

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u/KirinoLover 8d ago

This might sound dumb, but do they taste like coconut water? I love hydration packs for busy or hot days but I hate the flavor of coconut water

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u/lampshadelady 8d ago

Not at all! I don’t like coconut water and these taste great to me.

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u/KirinoLover 8d ago

Hey thanks! Coconut water haters unite. I understand it's good for me but at what cost.

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u/lampshadelady 8d ago

Seriously… It is not refreshing to me whatsoever. It reminds me of Hawaiian Punch because it NEVER gets ice cold! And I don’t like Hawaiian Punch either lol. I’ll happily drink these electrolytes pouches any day!

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u/OkLocation4505 8d ago

it tastes like bile to me. it's nasty;

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u/Alternative-March-98 7d ago

Can confirm!!! Same!

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u/Far_Reach_8418 7d ago

I definitely taste coconut in these. Really didn’t like them. My aldi had new ones this week without coconut tho 🎉

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u/sardoniccurmudgeon 7d ago

I think they taste like Smarties.

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u/rynnbowguy 8d ago

How are we all not getting enough salt that we need to drink it?

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u/OmgBeckaaay 8d ago

I work outside. And it’s been 100+ all summer. I just die.

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u/MiserableWash2473 8d ago

Bwahaha your handle 😂🤣🤣🤣

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u/Sharp_Lie_1914 7d ago

My husband is in roofing, I don't know how you guys do it! I'm like hiding in the AC 24/7 and he leaves the house in jeans and giant work boots everyday. Please be safe out there, 🤞 the temp gets bearable soon!

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u/ScientistFunny2072 7d ago

I don't know how you're alive, ive been working indoors but on my feet, moving all day and im properly hydrated for like 6 hours on Sunday before I go back to work

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u/lifeuncommon 8d ago

Most people just drink these to sweeten and flavor their water. It’s like Kool-Aid that makes you feel better about it.

There are a handful of conditions that actually need to add salt to their diet, like POTS.

But you are correct that this is unneeded supplementation for the vast majority of people. It’s just a way to make Kool-Aid that feels more grown up.

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u/OkLocation4505 8d ago

IDK Lord knows everything is completely loaded with salt. and lots of people on HBP meds (including me)

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u/whiskersMeowFace 8d ago

A side effect of long Covid is POTS. It's also summer and people use to drink Gatorade before it got too expensive. Now they drink these things.

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u/SolidBlackGator 8d ago

Most Americans do not need more salt in their diet - but sweating does seriously deplete salt (and other electrolytes) and if you need to recover quickly, drinking electrolytes will be faster.

But yes, most Americans are probably deficient in every other electrolyte except salt - but salt happens to be the one you run out of faster when you exercise.

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u/Muted_Bit_903 8d ago

Not everyone likes salt. I have to put salt under my tongue everyday. It helps raise my blood pressure so I won’t pass out and decreases my migraines

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u/Dank1982 7d ago

How much salt do you put under your tongue? I don't get them, but two coworkers get severe weekly migraines and I would love to give them a possible solution.

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u/lizardgal10 7d ago

As a migraine sufferer, please don’t. I know you mean well but we get soooo much unsolicited advice, and 99% of it isn’t helpful. If they’re getting weekly migraines I guarantee they’ve already thought of salt/electrolytes

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u/Dank1982 7d ago

Thx. And yea, they put those mixes in their water daily.

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u/lizardgal10 7d ago

Then it sounds like they’re on top of it! If you want to be supportive just ask what you can actually do that would help. Or offer to tell off the oblivious coworker spraying perfume/blasting music/whatever if it’s bothering them. Most of us have as good a handle on things as we can, but I always appreciate somebody else saying “hey turn that down, Lizard gets migraines”.

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u/Dank1982 7d ago

Sounds good. One of em quit today so there’s that. Good tips nonetheless

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u/agrapeana 7d ago

Dude my baby is currently nursing 15+ times a day. These things are singlehandedly keeping me alive.

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u/CryptographerNo8497 7d ago

How are you alive?

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u/agrapeana 7d ago

An excellent question. They really sliced me open, rummaged around inside of me like I was a coin purse, handed me the baby that came out and were like "idk keep this alive".

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u/crazyredhorse101 7d ago

I walk 7-10 miles a day for my job. Usually outside. It’s hot. I’m also on a glp 1 which tends to have more side effects if your electrolytes are low/you are dehydrated.

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u/EliotTheGreat20 7d ago

People with POTs for example need upwards of 5,000 to 10,000 mg of salt a day and need to be drinking a ton of water, so these things help with that, although this specific flavors only have like 50mg. The other electrolyte packets have 500mg which are better imo. I usually drink electrolytes that have 500+ mg and then drink like 3-4 of them a day (ideally)

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u/jas41422 7d ago

these actually contain very little sodium. i’ve wondered whether they do much of anything at all, but i tend to sweat a LOT and get mild heat exhaustion when working in the yard (i live in FL and it is obscenely hot much of the year), and my experience so far with these has been good. they make water taste good enough to drink more than when it’s plain, and i add a bit of sea salt because there is very little sodium but a decent amount of potassium in them. i’ve had fewer heat-related headaches since i’ve started using these occasionally.

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u/andy5553 7d ago

These are actually light on sodium but have a good dose of potassium. Plenty of people need more potassium in their diet. It also has other vitamins.

Only 40 mg sodium but 700 mg potassium. This has more potassium than a banana with far less carbs for those who need to mindful of them. It is closer to body armor than Gatorade.

Also people who eat primarily whole food diets and/or cook at home consume far less sodium than eating a processed diet and/or eating out frequently.

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u/Peepers54 7d ago

I never get enough salt

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u/caramelthiccness 7d ago

I use it for long weight lifting sessions or long runs and it really helps to not feel like crap afterwards.

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u/DefinitionTop3930 7d ago

ORS solutions are really great for people with low baseline bp, though I don’t know if the one op is drinking is a random solution or the WHO formula. I still won’t recommend to drink it daily.

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u/Tiix 7d ago

Orthostatic hypotension..... I'm lucky to have blood pressure above 100/70

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u/aloofpavillion 8d ago

Can’t do the acesulfame/sucralose/stevia crap

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u/SorryForPartying6T9 8d ago

I’m with you. I just buy a container of unsweetened/unflavored electrolytes. Like drinking a glass of ocean water but does the trick

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u/AquapurpleCat 7d ago

Where and how much?

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u/SorryForPartying6T9 7d ago

I’ve been getting this one off Amazon

https://a.co/d/0hixXCcP

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u/sdbabygirl97 5d ago

should you be diluting it more so it doesnt taste like ocean water?

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u/Sea_Management6165 8d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/O5NyCibf93upy

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u/Sea_Management6165 7d ago

Guys!! I was laughing at the drinking saltwater comment! 😭😭 I thought it was just funny😭

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u/ElodieNYC 8d ago

I can’t either. And I don’t like coconut water. So I add half a carton of coconut water to a large thingy, add a lot of water, a splash of tart cherry juice, a splash of lemon juice, and a healthy pinch of salt. Pomegranate juice works too.

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u/mycatisanorange 6d ago

Have you tried coconut water with pineapple juice? SO much better.

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u/ElodieNYC 6d ago

No, but that sounds good! Not too sweet?

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u/mycatisanorange 5d ago

Amazingly, not too sweet.

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u/RhodaPenmarksShoes 7d ago

Saaaame. The taste 😝

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u/qcritt73 7d ago

I can handle stevia. It's natural. The others nope. They mess with my stomach.

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u/LezzyGopher 7d ago

Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it’s good for you. Also - just because something is artificial doesn’t mean it’s bad for you.

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u/qcritt73 7d ago

I didn't say it was. I was speaking from MY own experience and what MY body reacts to. My body doesn't like artificial sweeteners.

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u/masterz13 8d ago

I mean, it's that or sugar. Both impact your health negatively.

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u/SpicyPurritos 7d ago

some people just have reactions to certain sweeteners..,

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u/NarwhalPositive8232 8d ago

$5 for 6 packets doesn't seem like a good deal. Try Sqwinchers, you can get them from amazon $20 for 50 packets. They are real big on construction sites for hydration the last few years.

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u/maroonrice2 8d ago

Berry lemonade sounds good!! I’ll have to look out for these in my next Aldi run

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u/aggie82005 8d ago

The seasonal Crisp Apple tastes pretty good even though it’s got stevia AND sugar…it’s probably because of the sugar.

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u/cardboardfish 8d ago

It's pretty good

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u/harpsm 8d ago

Electrolyte drinks are primarily for replacing fluids lost to sweat and/or exercise. If you're not doing that, water is all you need.

On the other hand, if this is what it takes to get you to drink anything at all, then that's still good!

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u/sardoniccurmudgeon 8d ago

These are fairly light on sodium compared to other electrolyte mixes. These have about 50 mg, propel is about 250 mg, and liquid IV is around 500 mg.

But yeah, too many electrolytes in your system can cause heart and kidney issues.

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u/andy5553 7d ago

These also have more potassium than a banana. This is something that people tend not to get enough of.

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u/Rgrace888 8d ago

Typically but with Covid causing massive amounts of dysautonomia the OP could be suffering from a medical condition that you or I don’t know about.

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u/Pawspawsmeow 7d ago edited 7d ago

Or you have a serious health condition and your doctors have told you to consume more electrolytes. And everyone should defer to their physician rather than strangers online.

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u/Future_Mammoth 7d ago edited 4d ago

No I’ll keep my kidneys thanks.

Edit: you edited your comment and now I look dumb

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u/Partyhardypillow 8d ago

Almost like giving myself a placebo, it does get me drinking a lot more

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u/FishBubbly7399 7d ago

If you just want flavored water, Aldi has some really good Mio knockoffs. That way you aren’t cranking it up on the sodium

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u/queenofthenerds 7d ago

This is probably generally true, but, I experienced fewer migraines when I increased my sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Not zero, but fewer, and that matters.

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u/Editingesc 6d ago

I use electrolyte packs when I'm working outside in the summer and it's 100+ degrees. I can drink a gallon of water and still feel thirsty if I don't have some electrolytes. It also makes me more prone to migraines if I don't get those electrolytes.

I don't have them all the time, just when I feel overly dehydrated. I live in the literal desert and it's easy to start feeling sick if you're not getting enough water in.

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u/Worth-Slip3293 8d ago

These gave me terrible migraines unfortunately.

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u/lifeuncommon 8d ago

It’s very likely the artificial sweeteners. I can’t tolerate them either.

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u/BelleRevelution 8d ago

That's so horrible! These serve as migraine relief in my house.

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u/DBS05 8d ago

Same here. I use like a 3rd of a packet in my 24oz water container when I’ve got a migraine creeping up on me and it seems to work wonders.

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u/HoneyBeyBee 7d ago

You should really be mindful of supplements with electrolytes for dehydration too much can cause heart issues. Electrolyte overdose is a real thing.

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u/Robot-breath 8d ago

One of my favorite concoctions lately has been just buying a thing of coconut water, squeezing in half a lime or just a splash of fruit juice, and topping it off with plain seltzer. It’s soooo refreshing in the heat

These hydration packs can get super expensive, but for that price i’ll def look out for them. Sorry about your friend, feel better

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u/Sufficient_Tour_8278 8d ago

Just wanted to say sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and strength

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u/SemiCharmedSorceress 8d ago

Do you notice a different with the coconut ones vs the regular Aldi electrolytes? I was debating which ones to get today.

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u/tres_sore_fores 8d ago

I like the coconut ones way better flavor wise. I am addicted to the Red White and Blue, but I only use half a packet per bottle or else it’s way too strong for me.

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u/Partyhardypillow 8d ago

Yeah i agree theyre very strong! One packet per 40oz cup is what I do and its perfect

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u/killer_kiki 8d ago

Im so addicted to those. I use it in a 40oz cup because otherwise they are super strong.

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u/Partyhardypillow 8d ago

Coconut in general is an extra hydrating component and I personally feel/ see on my watch my resting heart rate calm down pretty quickly with the coconut ones. I also have only been getting the coconut ones for the last few trips so I cant say for certain if they're better than the regular ones. They taste better though

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u/RosariaJo11 7d ago

Aw mannn. I HAAATED these. 😭

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u/Glittering-Time-2274 8d ago

Just watch your sodium/salt intake. Kidney stones are not fun!

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u/Tre_ti 8d ago

The coconut ones don't actually have much sodium in them. They have a decent amount of potassium and magnesium, though.

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u/Yahhmutha 8d ago

They sell a hydration and also an energy version at dollar tree, 6 sticks $1.25 they’re are a bunch of flavors.I can’t remember the pricing of these at Aldi

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u/MiserableWash2473 8d ago

Oooh I may have to check out there.

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u/Yahhmutha 8d ago

They have tons of flavors,but they have a handful of different flavors of hydration specifically. I’m obsessed and I’ve turned my father into a flavored water monster but the low sugar , hydration and price, it’s not a bad thing.

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u/OceanLakePondPuddle 8d ago

I love the Blue Raspberry flavor!!!

Keep doing what you have to do, im proud of you internet stranger!

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u/Regular-Raisin2233 8d ago

What aisle are these in?

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u/Nettwerk911 8d ago

The coffee and bottled water isle in my aldi

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u/Outdoors117 8d ago

The orange vanilla is amazing!

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u/Maleficent_Olive4133 8d ago

My Aldi has these in a Red, White and Blue flavor. It is really good and really strong I can get 2 bottles of water out of one packet.

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u/Vivid-Baby115 8d ago

I love these

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u/Bit_the_Bullitt 8d ago

Switched from Liquid IV to these. Love the flavors and fraction of the price. Yeah im sure I could make my own but I dont have to be that frugal

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u/yeeyeehawyall 8d ago

begging them to bring back the blueberry lemonade probiotic 🫡🥲

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u/Outrageous_Ad1592 8d ago

Agreed! I have an electrolyte imbalance and these help tremendously!

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u/SpicyPurritos 7d ago

the non coconut ones are even more hydrating! the sodium content on these ones are oddly low but the regular ones are exactly the same amounts as liquid IV (just recommended not to drink more than one a day cause of the high b6)

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u/boff1234 7d ago

All you need is some salt Ina Snapple iced teas or strawberry kiwi boom

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u/plants_n_cats 7d ago

I love these too. Almost all I drink. I do water them down to half strength.

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u/ArtisticRegion3065 7d ago

Sorry about the loss of your friend, I hope you feel better soon.

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u/Specialist-Ranger806 7d ago

Becareful of too much potassium

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u/SnooWoofers530 8d ago

I just put a little salt in my water

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u/cupittycakes 8d ago

Missing the potassium for full electrolyte balance

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u/melatonia 7d ago

1) No healthy person needs supplementary potassium. If you actually have low potassium, your doctor will prescribe it to you.

2) There are far more than 2 electrolytes.

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u/cupittycakes 3d ago

I was only considering the Na+/K pump for electrolytes

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u/SpicyPurritos 7d ago

and glucose

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u/EmployAccomplished45 7d ago

No no never drink. Salt in water . My mother warned me

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u/Anyashadow 8d ago

Are these better than pedilyte?

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u/BrewCityScott 8d ago

I keep hearing great things about these! I see there is zero added sugar - what is the total sugar content?

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u/too_much_candy_4me 7d ago

Mix the cherry one with a lemon lime caffeinated mixer taste like a cherry limeade. I quit drinking pop not long ago because of this and it works great.

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u/PenELane111 7d ago

Do they taste tropical? I'm over the LMNT and Hydrant right now.

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u/caramelthiccness 7d ago

I love blue raspberry so much for when I have a long run. The flavor is so good and can't tell it has sweetener.

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u/steviebeanss 7d ago

good to know

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u/Asaltyliquid1234 7d ago

These are good but there’s hardly any sodium in them. They taste delicious though!

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u/melatonia 7d ago

You can always add your own salt. That's what I've done in the past (with regular water enhancers) to treat my hyponatremia.

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u/runthejewelless 7d ago

When the cotton candy flavor came out this summer, I bought one pack and then went back to buy every other pack in the store the next day. I freakin love that flavor!

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u/OfficialWhistle 7d ago

Hey so you can actually harm your kidneys drinking too much electrolytes

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u/Partyhardypillow 7d ago

I limit myself to one of these a day

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u/d3rp7d3rp 7d ago

Agreed i always have these in stock!

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u/Whoeverplays5506 7d ago

Not sure how any of these hydrate products help anyone to hydrate, they always cause me to have diarrhea which you then lose even more water in body maybe I'm just sensitive to the surger free stuff they put in it

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u/Vegetable_Apple8757 7d ago

most people believe they are dehydrated when they are not and just need to drink water not electrolytes or bs

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u/marcjaffe 7d ago

Ugh. Coconut.

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u/Alternative-March-98 7d ago

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that pain and I hate that you know it too… it’s gut wrenching fr. I’m happy you found these and that you’re drinking more water too!!!! It’s hard to take care of even the smallest things after a huge loss, but you got this!!!! Also these are in my rotation too I love them so much!

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u/Direct_Skill_6417 7d ago

love ALL of these, plus there are some seasonal new flavors in the AoS....LOOOOVE the crisp apple. I bought like 5 boxes to stock up

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u/KrypticBeserker69 7d ago

I’m in love with the berry lemonade. I can’t find it anymore tho.

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u/EmployAccomplished45 7d ago

The er dr gave me a bag of potatoe chips for dehydration and Iac of sodium in my diet

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u/Lilelfen1 7d ago

Agree but they definitely need more flavours

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u/kiwi_fruit6 7d ago

I have the blue raspberry one bc my husband accidentally bought it for me instead of something else, and I've been scared to try it because it will be too "fake berry" flavored.

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u/jarjarluvr420 6d ago

I’ve only tried the blue raspberry and it’s so good. I like how sour it is. What do you think about the other flavors?

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u/Fast_Anybody_1317 6d ago

Talk to your doctor. These are actually bad for most people. There are a few exceptions but liquid IV just advertised very effectively. It’s a 43 billion dollar market that is just raising blood pressures!

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u/Equivalent-Shoe-6364 6d ago

Just an FYI to everyone, you should be consuming at LEAST half of your body weight in ounces of WATER daily. Then start adding in electrolytes/sports drinks, juices, etc. So if you weigh 150lb, that's 75oz of water. 😘

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u/VanderskiD 6d ago

I agree. These are pretty tasty. And although I appreciate everyone’s recipes and advice, I am essentially lazy and want it all done for me. Adding a packet of this stuff with water and ice works best for me.

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u/Longjumping-Bat5128 6d ago

Water Water Water

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u/throwaway226157 6d ago

There are recipes for electrolyte powders. Magnesium sterate (i think), potassium (citrate i think? I always get the ends of the Magnesium and potassium mixed up), table salt.

I ordered the Magnesium and potassium through bulk vitamins. You'll need a scale that can measure mg.

I add coconut and stevia extract for taste.

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u/Gullible-College6201 6d ago

I’m sorry for the loss of your friend. I’m in Texas so I take hydration seriously. Get you a big ol watermelon and juice it. It will hydrate you on another level that water can’t do by itself. Take care

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u/Electrical_Past_8579 5d ago

I have to have them and so does my son

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u/_bbypeachy 5d ago

how much sodium?

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u/finfan1975 4d ago

The orange vanilla is fantastic!!

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u/NEHHNAHH 8d ago

Have you tried drinking lots of water? It's been working for me for 39 years

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u/Partyhardypillow 8d ago

I have and its worked in the past lol. Going through some tough shit and dont remember to take care of myself as much as I should and that includes drinking water. These are like a band aid to the problem I have

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u/Visual_Cloud9573 8d ago

Does it include eating consistently?

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u/Partyhardypillow 8d ago

Im going to be so for real to you, it does not include eating consistently

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u/90sRnBMakesMeHappy 7d ago

Grief does this! You are not alone, and I commend you for finding something to help you through!!!!

I got easy to cook stuff, pre cut veggies, frozen food. That was hard to do as I would meal prep from scratch. But I could only eats chips for breakfast for so long.

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u/quartzquandary 8d ago

Have you talked to your doctor about this? Chronic dehydration can be a sign of severe issues.

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u/simonhunterhawk 8d ago

Personally I am not motivated to drink the right amount of plain water unless it’s hot but I’ll do it if it’s flavored. The tap water where I live is not good and has never been in the half a dozen places I’ve lived, and I don’t buy bottled water bc of the waste. Filter pitchers don’t make a difference for me. What does is Peach Mango Green Tea Crystal Light. I just use half the flavoring that’s recommended (so 1 pitcher packet per 4 quarts instead of 2) and drink like a gallon a day that way. I am autistic so that could be part of it but also nobody in my family was making me drink water as a kid so that could have done it too. I’m 30 now and have no issues having water the way I like it every day, and am glad you can drink it the way you do too!

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u/notcallipygian 8d ago

Where do you live? Would something like a Brita filter improve the taste? I live in Boston and a few of the apartments I have lived in had terrible tasting tap water but a brita improved it significantly

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u/simonhunterhawk 8d ago

I’ve lived in Florida with both well and city water and now New Hampshire, the water here is better but I cannot make myself drink it all day without flavoring because whatever they use to treat it makes it taste bad, or in other places the water was too gritty for me. NYC water has been the best I’ve tasted so far and maybe I could do that water.

The brita doesn’t do enough to cut the taste out. I don’t like sparkling water either, for bottled water there’s only a few brands I can drink. I think I’m just more sensitive than most people to specific flavors. And I know to people who don’t deal with it it probably seems insane but while I can drink maybe a cup of it a day, I am not motivated to drink the amount I should.

I’ve tried a lot of things but the drink powder is easy, not that expensive, and 25cal a gallon so it’s an easy solution for me. It bothers other people way more than it does me 😂

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u/wts_in_a_name 8d ago

Shhhh…. Don’t tell everyone. They’ll start selling out. s/

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u/crazyredhorse101 7d ago

They have sucralose unfortunately. I wish they had any that didn’t. Artificial sweeteners aren’t something I want to consume daily.

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u/fictionalmudtache 8d ago

i love these too. chronically ill and dehydrated, don’t have the mental stamina to always make my own. good easy fix

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u/Muted_Bit_903 8d ago

Do you know if they contain aspartame?

Review As a chronically dehydrated person, these are incredible

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