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Electrolytes for Running: Replace the Sodium You Sweat Out
A 5K, a long run, or a hot summer race, running drains sodium fast. Saltivate puts 800mg back per serving so you finish strong instead of fading.
Why running drains your electrolytes
Running is one of the sweatiest things you can do, and sweat is mostly sodium. On a long run or a hot day you can lose a lot of it through your shirt, your hat, and the salty crust on your skin. Most electrolytes for running barely contain any sodium, so they replace water without replacing much of what you lost. That mismatch is why you can drink plenty and still feel flat late in a run.
Signs you are running low
- A fade or heavy legs in the back half of a long run
- Salty, gritty residue or white streaks on your skin and clothes
- Still feeling thirsty no matter how much plain water you drink
- Sweating heavily through hats, shirts, and headbands
- Wanting something more than water after a hot or long effort
What actually helps you run replenished
Since you lose mostly sodium in sweat, the idea is to put sodium back, not just water. Plain water alone can leave you drinking a lot without replacing much. A sodium-forward mix helps you replace the sodium you lose and supports hydration before, during, and after a run. Many people sip it on the way out the door, carry it for long efforts, and top off when they get home.
Why Saltivate is built for runners
Saltivate leads with 800mg of sodium per serving, the electrolyte you sweat out most, plus 240mg potassium and 60mg magnesium to round it out. There is zero sugar and zero calories, so it sits light on your stomach mid-run instead of weighing you down. The tear-and-mix stick packs drop into any handheld or vest bottle, which makes them easy to grab for race day, long runs, and travel.
- 800mg sodium per serving targets what you actually lose in sweat
- Zero sugar and zero calories, easy on the stomach on long efforts
- Tear-and-mix stick packs fit any handheld, vest, or hydration pack
- 240mg potassium and 60mg magnesium round out the mix
- Raw Unflavored adds nothing extra so it disappears into water or your usual drink
- HSA/FSA eligible at checkout, no Letter of Medical Necessity needed
- Made in the USA and third-party lab tested, with COAs published
Common questions
How much sodium do I need for running?
Runners lose mostly sodium in sweat, and how much varies with heat, pace, and how heavily you sweat. Saltivate gives 800mg of sodium per serving, more than most running drinks, so you can replace more of what you lose. On longer or hotter runs many people use more than one serving.
When should I take electrolytes for a run?
A common approach is to sip some before heading out, carry a bottle for runs longer than an hour, and top off afterward. Saltivate stick packs make this easy since you can mix one into any handheld or vest bottle on the go.
Will it upset my stomach on a long run?
Saltivate has zero sugar and zero calories, so there is no heavy syrupy load to sit in your stomach. The flavored mixes use OnoSweet, a sweetener made by fermenting rice rather than from the stevia leaf, so there is no bitter aftertaste, and Raw Unflavored adds nothing at all.
Flavored or unflavored for running?
Both work. Raw Unflavored is the clean pick if you want it to taste like water or to mix into another drink. If you like a taste cue to keep sipping, Orange, Mango Pineapple, and Watermelon are all zero sugar too.
Run replenished, not just hydrated
Put back the sodium you sweat out. Toss a few stick packs in your vest, mix one into your bottle, and finish your next long run feeling steady. Roughly $0.82 per serving, and buy 3 get the 4th free on full-size.
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