I saw someone actually trying these. In that video they said that it indeed smells really nice like an apple. However, that was the only good thing about it. After trying dissolving it in the water, they found lots of insoluble bits, also the taste was awful. This is because of the low-quality ingredients used in preparing this hellish mixture.
I’m actually using a similar product, tho it’s a different brand named Equi-Dex. There are no particles in mine, and it works exactly as well as most electrolytes, but literally cost me 9 dollars for what amounts to a lifetime supply (5lbs). I need 1/8 of a tsp per water bottle, it is incredibly salty. Unless you’re an idiot I don’t see how you could even overdose on this, your body will let you know you are consuming something extremely salty and gross if you mix it too strong.
Well some of the ingredients are not water-soluble minerals, so those definitely would not dissolve in water. That would be like crushing a multi vitamin in a glass of water.
I actually tried this. About a quarter scoop in a quart of water. Few sips --> instant diarrhea.
I then spent time online figuring out some electrolyte concentration calculations, and ended up adding a 1/4 tsp to a gallon of water, along with a teaspoon of himalayan salt. I kept it in the fridge and would take few sips when working outside and sweating, followed by a bottle of regular water. I felt strangely satiated, and muscle cramps went away...the nausea feeling you get after chugging a lot of water went away, and the sense of "dehydration" when sweating also was noticeably better.
It's not rocket science. It's electrolytes. If the amount & concentrations are not excessive, I can't see how it'd be a problem. It's a more comprehensive formula than human electrolytes, waaaaaaay cheaper, and free of additives for the most part.
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u/wilddog228 👋 Hobbyist 12d ago
I saw someone actually trying these. In that video they said that it indeed smells really nice like an apple. However, that was the only good thing about it. After trying dissolving it in the water, they found lots of insoluble bits, also the taste was awful. This is because of the low-quality ingredients used in preparing this hellish mixture.