Electrolyte powder provides 6,000 mg sodium per 100 g. Optimal sodium for active adults follows a J-curve around 3–5 g per day – both too low and too high increase risk. A single strength session can cause 1–2 g sodium loss through sweat, so active individuals need more, not less.
How should I track Electrolyte powder?
Electrolyte powder is high in magnesium. Supplement tracking comes down to two things: measuring the supplement itself and logging everything around it. For powders like Electrolyte powder, a kitchen scale beats a scoop — scoops typically deliver 10–20% more than the stated serving (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013, found portion errors of 50–200% for dense foods). For capsules and tablets, count-based tracking is simpler but still matters at multiple daily doses. The real tracking trap is what you mix supplements with — milk, fruit, or nut butter can turn a 30-calorie serving into a 400-calorie shake. Log each ingredient separately for an accurate total.