Electrolytes
Electrolyte drink mixes and mineral powders for workouts, hot weather and recovery from NFH, Designs for Health, Designs for Sport and Organika, including a kids' electrolyte powder, shipped across Canada.
When electrolytes help
Electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride help your body balance fluids and keep muscles and nerves working. Water is enough for most daily activity. An electrolyte drink can help when you:
- exercise hard for more than an hour, or sweat heavily in heat and humidity
- work outdoors in summer, or travel in hot climates
- are recovering from vomiting or diarrhea
Choosing a product
- Everyday and sport mixes (NFH Electro, Designs for Sport Hydration Complex, Designs for Health Electrolyte Synergy): powders you add to water. Compare sodium per serving: heavy sweaters often need more.
- Kids' sachets (Organika Kids Electrolytes): pre-measured, flavoured servings for children.
- Single minerals (MagCitrate powder, K+2 Potassium): for people who want to top up one specific mineral.
Check first: if you have kidney disease or heart disease, or take blood pressure medication that affects potassium (such as ACE inhibitors or potassium-sparing diuretics), speak with your doctor or pharmacist before using potassium or high-electrolyte products. For babies and young children with diarrhea or vomiting, use an oral rehydration solution and ask a healthcare provider.
Related
Shop our Minerals, Magnesium and Fitness, Protein & Nutrition collections, or read Protein Powder 101.
