Vitalyte Electrolyte Powder Drink Mix - Isotonic Clean Electrolyte Hydration Powder - Ideal Post Workout Rehydration Packets with No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Sweeteners, (35 Oz, Cool Citrus)

Shake or stir right away in two or three oz of water to insure mixing. Great citrus flavor, keeps me hydrated and keeps leg cramps away. What every athlete needs. I use it daily.

Because I am very sensitive to hot temperatures, a colleague who had worked in the Mojave Desert recommended the electrolytes that they had used for the desert work--Vitalyte. That was years ago, and I have not looked back. I have used it for field work, sailing, basically anytime I am going to be out in the heat for a prolonged period. It helps me avoid dehydration, which replacing with water alone does not accomplish as well. Also, and importantly to me, Vitalyte is free of artificial flavors, colors and sweeteners. Our favorite flavor is the Cool Citrus.

I really like this electrolyte powder! I'm a distance runner who was looking for an electrolyte replacement that is easy on the stomach. Vitalyte is it! It works fast and has a very mild, pleasant taste. I additionally like that it does not come as single serve sticks - the single use sticks produce so much waste AND don't allow for easy customization of drink size and water to powder ratio. Plus the value of this electrolyte mix is far greater than those "stick" brands you hear may hear advertisements for on your podcasts. I will definitely buy again!

I started buying vitalyte over 3 years ago. At the time it was a very good product. The product was dry and easy to pour and mix. Over time that has changed. The product is now coming with big clumps that are quite difficult to break up. I've attached a photo to show a sampling of what was in the last bag. And this is after banging the bag on the countertop to break up as much of the hardened clumps as possible.

My husband and I are avid cyclists and depend on Vitalyte for keeping our electrolytes regulated during exertion. We have tried several other products, including expensive ones marketed to extreme athletes, and we keep returning to this one. It dissolves easily, has a refreshing taste, is not chalky, and has no unpleasant aftertaste. It's not just for sporting and athletic activities; with all the heat waves these last few years, just walking and gardening and other low impact activities make people sweat so much, their electrolytes can easily get out of balance. We have shared this with friends who have had unpleasant (and scary) heat-related events and now they are converts. Highly recommend.

Vitalyte (formerly Gookinaid ERG) is one of the original sports drinks, developed by a runner/biochemist (and orienteer!) in the late 60s. I've used this drink for years for everything from 3+ hour training runs to hiking the Grand Canyon in August to recovering from bouts of stomach flu, and it never gives me cramps or further irritates an upset digestive system. The Cool Citrus flavor (which is the original Gookinaid flavor for anyone else who loved it in the 80s and 90s...) is extremely mild and palatable. The other flavors have more "flavor" to them if you want that, but I find them a bit artificial tasting (even though they're natural flavors), and the mild Cool Citrus flavor sits best with me during hard workouts or when sick. 35 oz is a good size to last a while (it doesn't clump too badly), and the pouch is convenient to pack for traveling. Highly recommend this product!

It's not those other "sports drinks". This is not sweet by no measure. You must be careful with mixing, otherwise it's very bitter. I use this for cycling and it worked well. I did have to adjust what I eat before riding. Mix this with a bowl of fruit and to the toilet you'll go. With regards to the citrus flavor, over dilute it and it will taste like headache powder. Mix it just right and it's tolerable slightly flavored water. The silica gel packets are somewhat of a concern in a white powder. The mineral content is very good compared to the sports drink I was using.

Update to my review below because shortly after submitting the initial review the seller contacted me and not only offered a refund, but sent a new package to boot! 2nd package arrived in tact and just as expected. Will definitely reorder again. You can shop with confidence. OLD review ***Huge bummer, have happily used this for awhile, great product. Decided to purchase via Amazon seller and received a defective package as it was not air tight and as a result the entirety of the product was glommed into one big block. Not the scoopable powder that it is meant to be thus making using it a pain and annoyance to use. Tried to return it, but the seller has not responded to my correspondence -sent via Amazon. So leaving a poor review here. I'm still interested in getting a replacement, but we'll see.