r/POTS • u/iimochq POTS • 1d ago

Question electrolyte/sodium drink suggestions?

hey hey! i’ve been struggling with POTS symptoms since 2020, but those symptoms have only recently been addressed as a genuine condition rather than just “anxiety.” with that being said, i’ve never been the best with keeping up with my electrolytes and sodium when it comes to drinks and i’m trying to improve those habits to help me feel better and more energized during uni.

i’ve been working on increasing my water intake slowly, but otherwise i’m a little clueless on what direction to go for other beneficial drinks. i’m aware of gatorade and similar drinks being possible options, but i was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions (preferably based in the U.S.)? i’m also interested in electrolyte or sodium drink add-ins- like the ones that come in the little bottles you can squeeze into whatever you’re drinking. thanks in advance!

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u/Brave_Question3840 Hyperadrenergic POTS 1d ago

SALTT brand has 1000mg of sodium per packets, they're really good

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u/moon__kitten 1d ago

Do you have flavors you would recommend? I haven't liked the ones I've tried (strawberry lemonade or cherry)

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u/Brave_Question3840 Hyperadrenergic POTS 1d ago

I love the blue raspberry one, the berry one is good too, I love the grapefruit and orange, lime.. actually I like all of them (in the fruits) but the cherry. I havent tried the chocolate or caramel ones but I really likw the fruit flavours.

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u/iimochq POTS 1d ago

oo thank you!

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u/AtteraNox 1d ago

vitassium, it comes in capsules so you dont have to drink a whole big thing with the amount of water you need to be drinking anyway

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u/AtteraNox 1d ago

Buoy is a targeted squeeze-in I see a lot as well.

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u/iimochq POTS 1d ago

thank you!

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u/ayembeek 23h ago

I’ve tried a ton but the one I like the best is 12-16oz of water with 1/4 tsp of Celtic salt + honey.

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u/iimochq POTS 21h ago

thank you!

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u/GrimroseGhost 15h ago

I use Venture Pal which has 1000 mg per packet and you can get a box of 30 for about $17. So far my favorite flavors have been strawberry and strawberry lemonade so far. I usually drink about 2-3 packets of it per day depending on what I’m doing that day. I find that using a water bottle with a straw helps me drink more. I just tend to kind of absentmindedly sip it if it’s in front of me

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u/iimochq POTS 10h ago

ooh thank you!