Electrolyte powders are not for everyone.
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| We spent the summer analyzing electrolyte powders |
| We re-evaluated 21 electrolyte supplements with the help of Alissa Palladino, MS, RDN, LD, CPT. She’s a dietitian and endurance athlete who also trains other endurance athletes on how to fuel themselves. |
| First, we selected top picks based on ingredient quality and nutrition facts. Then we taste-tested the powders to narrow the list further. Feedback ranged from "tastes like jet fuel" to "reminds me of fresh-squeezed lemonade." |
| Below are three that scored high — but choose wisely based on your activity level, diet, and how much you sweat. |
| While most people don't need an electrolyte supplement, they can be helpful during long workouts, heavy sweating, or time spent in hot weather. If you use electrolytes regularly outside of these situations, look for one that's low in sodium and sugar. |
| You can learn more about why that is (and all the products we evaluated) here. Or start shopping our top picks below. |
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| Nutricost Electrolytes |
| Best only for daily hydration needs. It’s sugar-free and only contains 90 mg of sodium, so it’s not going to support you during prolonged exercise. But if you just need your water to taste better, this is your grab. |
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| Momentous Fuel |
| Best for long exercise, this mix contains 280 mg of sodium to replenish what’s lost in sweat. It’s also made with a unique type of sugar derived from beets that’s low-glycemic and provides even-keel energy rather than spikes and crashes. |
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| Thorne Daily Electrolytes |
| Contains zero sugar but has stevia. It won’t fuel long workouts, but the sodium will help prevent dehydration for exercise in hot or humid conditions. Our tester felt the taste was mistakeable for pre-made sports drinks. If you don’t like the flavor of stevia, Quince is similar, with just a small amount of real sugar instead. |
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Happy hydrating,
Catherine Conelly
Commerce Editor, Healthline |
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Written by Catherine Conelly
August 22, 2026 |
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