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Nighthiker · by **Nighthiker** » Jul 01 2003 8:12 am

Any suggestions for a electrolyte replacement drink mix that you add to water that does not contain sugar ?

Kenny · by **Kenny** » Jul 01 2003 8:35 am

This is my electrolyte suggestion, since I have now tested it. Go to the following link, at the bottom of the page http://www.alacercorp.com/top.htm you will see ElectroMIX. It has no sugar, a very lite lemon/lime flavor. 1 packet makes one gallon (5 to a box, only $2.99) . This does not leave the nastys in your mouth, it has no sugar, it is only "the electrolytes of potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and chromium". Select the "retailers" option at the top, to see where you can get it.

I found it at Water & Ice. The product is made by the same company as Emer'gen-C, good stuff.

Kenny

Nighthiker · by **Nighthiker** » Jul 02 2003 12:26 pm

Thanks for the info.

CindyC · by **CindyC** » Jul 04 2003 5:43 am

In response to Kenny's reply: I'm not quite sure what the 'nasty's' are but I do use the Emer' gen C. I find it leaves a slight 'tinny' taste in my mouth, somewhat like iron. Does this have any of that?

Nighthiker · by **Nighthiker** » Jul 04 2003 12:52 pm

Which Water and Ice, I have not been able to locate the Electromix.

Kenny · by **Kenny** » Jul 07 2003 10:27 am

I found ElectroMix at the Water & Ice located on Lindsay, just North of University (West side, North end of strip mall). I have not looked at Hi-Health, I think they carry Emer'gen-C. You can also order from the site, But I too would like to try before I buy.
Good Luck,

In ref to CindyC, That taste i.e.: yuck I find only during extreme exertion, pushing your body to your limits, where your stomach can't absorb the excess sugars you just drank (sweet sports drink), this can lead to a heaving encounter. I don't know of anyone doing this who is not in a race situation, no need to push your self this hard on a hike :sweat:

With heat stroke, it is important to get water and return your lost electrolytes, too much sugar is not good and will inhibit rehydration.

Kenny

Nighthiker · by **Nighthiker** » Jul 08 2003 5:16 pm

Visited the Water and Ice and they were out of the Electro-Mix until the end of the month. I purchased some Emer'gen-C and will try it on a night ride tonight or early am.

CindyC · by **CindyC** » Jul 08 2003 6:31 pm

I was at Sprouts today and they had the Electro Mix but only in large quantities for $11.99 a box.

Kenny · by **Kenny** » Jul 08 2003 9:52 pm

Hey Cindy,
Where is Sprouts? I may head on over and pick up a box.
It's summer time .... we need large quantities.

Thanks

Kenny

CindyC · by **CindyC** » Jul 11 2003 2:33 pm

Sprouts is on Dobson and Ray in Chandler.

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