Experts and testers we consulted with say LMNT is a serious electrolyte supplement, providing 1,000 milligrams of sodium in each pack. With this much salt, you can expect the flavor to be, well, salty. After a 10-mile run or a hard, sweaty bike ride, we appreciated the replenishment, but the salty flavor may take a little getting used to for some people. However, other athletes like Munson, actually prefer that taste over some typical sports drinks, which can taste overly sweet. The instructions include mixing a packet with 16 to 32 ounces of water, but you can always dilute it a little more to cut the salty flavor.

“There are several flavors to choose from, which helps finding one you will enjoy and tolerate during your workouts,” says Alsing. You can choose from fruit flavors like citrus or watermelon or even a more decadent chocolate caramel. It’s sweetened with stevia leaf, and one packet has just 2 grams of carbohydrates. If you don’t like the taste of stevia, you can always choose the raw, unflavored option with no sweeteners added.

In addition to sodium, LMNT provides 200 milligrams of potassium and 60 milligrams of magnesium, electrolytes that are also lost through sweat, although in lower amounts than sodium. “This is good for long workouts as ACSM recommends sodium replacement of 300-600 mg per hour,” says Alsing. If your workout is shorter or you aren’t feeling especially sweaty, you can always use half a packet, cutting the cost and the sodium.

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