What do you look for in an electrolyte powder?

[Amoebas 40]

I'm a bit new to electrolyte powders so if some of you with more experience could give some pointers learned from professionals and/or personal experience, it would be awesome 😊

[Arabesque 7,184]

I don’t look for anything which is funny cause I’m a big reader of nutritional panels on everything else. I just bought hydra lite which was recommended by my surgeon. I did drink a diluted glass (it was so sweet) most days from early in month 2 for a couple of months. I was struggling with low energy, low blood pressure & episodes of hypoglycaemia. After a lot of that settled I stopped & then I only drank it or took some with me if I knew I’d be in a situation when I may have a hypoglycemia episode. Now I tend to eat some berries if I think a may have an attack.

Looking back I probably thought a glass of hydra lite would have minimal impact on my weight loss in those first months but had a lot of positive impact on my ability (have the energy) to do what I needed to do each day.

[BlondePatriotInCDA 451]

14 hours ago, Arabesque said:

I don’t look for anything which is funny cause I’m a big reader of nutritional panels on everything else. I just bought hydra lite which was recommended by my surgeon. I did drink a diluted glass (it was so sweet) most days from early in month 2 for a couple of months. I was struggling with low energy, low blood pressure & episodes of hypoglycaemia. After a lot of that settled I stopped & then I only drank it or took some with me if I knew I’d be in a situation when I may have a hypoglycemia episode. Now I tend to eat some berries if I think a may have an attack.

Looking back I probably thought a glass of hydra lite would have minimal impact on my weight loss in those first months but had a lot of positive impact on my ability (have the energy) to do what I needed to do each day.

"Looking back I probably thought a glass of hydra lite would have minimal impact on my weight loss in those first months but had a lot of positive impact on my ability (have the energy) to do what I needed to do each day."

-Did it impact your weight loss, did it slow or increase?

When looking for electrolytes I look for lowest in calorie, I'm still at 800 calories a year out and they add up quick! I don't want to take calories in my "water" when I'm left hungry as it is eating food at 800 calories. Next, is taste and ingredients preferably with only healthy hydration. I still have a hard time getting enough Water in, so when I'm way behind I substitute electrolyte powders as a last result.

[Arabesque 7,184]

9 hours ago, BlondePatriotInCDA said:

"Looking back I probably thought a glass of hydra lite would have minimal impact on my weight loss in those first months but had a lot of positive impact on my ability (have the energy) to do what I needed to do each day."

-Did it impact your weight loss, did it slow or increase?

When looking for electrolytes I look for lowest in calorie, I'm still at 800 calories a year out and they add up quick! I don't want to take calories in my "water" when I'm left hungry as it is eating food at 800 calories. Next, is taste and ingredients preferably with only healthy hydration. I still have a hard time getting enough Water in, so when I'm way behind I substitute electrolyte powders as a last result.

I don’t believe it really impacted my weight loss at all. I lost at a pretty good, stable & expected rate throughout. Lost all my weight by 6 months and then more.

Plus a sachet (or 2 tablets) of hydralyte to make 200ml (I’d dilute it to 500ml/2 cups) is only 12 calories so wasn’t going to have much of an impact on my weight loss especially at the few calorie I was eating then (maybe 300 in months 2&3). Also it’s more important to get fluids in & if a glass of this helps it’s a win.

If you track your food just remember to add it to your log to ensure you’re not increasing your caloric intake too much. A couple of extra calories here & a couple more there can add up in a day if you’re not careful. Check with your dietician or team for recommendations if you’re unsure which brand is best for you.