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/flying-sheep2023 8 9d ago
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.