Optimal Electrolyte

I formulated Optimal Electrolyte because most electrolytes are built backwards. About 6% of Americans are deficient in sodium while 90% consume too much. Meanwhile, 97% fall short on potassium and over 60% are low in magnesium. So why is every electrolyte on the market loaded with sodium? Because it’s cheap to make and salt tastes good.

Unless you're an endurance athlete, in ketosis, or dealing with a hormone condition, you're getting plenty of sodium from food.

You can grab salt from your kitchen. You cannot get potassium and magnesium that easily.

Over 70% of your body's water is stored inside your cells. That's where it needs to be for muscles to contract, for your brain to think clearly, and for your body to produce energy. Most electrolytes focus on extracellular hydration, keeping water in your blood and around your cells. That's why people drink them and can still feel dehydrated, foggy, and crampy. They're hydrating the wrong compartment.

Potassium plays a key role in maintaining normal fluid balance by helping support the osmotic gradient that allows water to move into cells. Magnesium is essential for supporting normal cellular mineral transport and utilization, including potassium. Without adequate magnesium intake, maintaining optimal potassium balance can be more challenging.. This is why every serving contains 500 mg of potassium and 125 mg of highly bioavailable magnesium as Albion® DiMalate. Not token amounts. Meaningful amounts.^†

Getting these minerals into cells requires energy. Over 40% of your body's ATP is used just to run the sodium-potassium pump. That pump also requires magnesium bound to ATP to function. So I added PeakATP®, creatine, taurine, and niacin to support the cellular energy systems that power this process. Creatine acts as an energy buffer and supports intracellular water content. Taurine manages cellular water balance. Niacin supports NAD+ production. These aren't extras. They're essential to how cellular hydration works.^†

I chose Himalayan pink salt instead of sea salt because the ocean is contaminated with microplastics. Ours is third-party tested from ancient deposits that predate industrial pollution.

One more thing. The enzyme that produces SAM, your body's universal methyl donor, requires both magnesium and potassium as cofactors. If you're supporting methylation with B vitamins but your electrolyte minerals are inadequate, you may be missing a foundational piece. I consider this upstream methylation support, not just hydration support.^†

Great Taste, No Junk, Plus an Unflavored Option for the Purist

Formulated with clean ingredients and no stevia (a natural diuretic, the opposite of what you want in an electrolyte), sweetened only with monk fruit. Our natural flavors are thoughtfully sourced, tested for heavy metals, and free from the nine major allergens.

Available in Unflavored, Orange, Berry, Lemonade, Strawberry Watermelon, Peach, and Green Apple.

Too much flavor? Add more water.

Want more flavor? Use less water.

How to Mix

Pour a small amount of filtered water into a glass or bottle first. Add your serving. Let it foam for a moment. Then fill the rest of the way. This prevents overflow and mixes smoothly.

Tip: For families, I like putting a few servings in one large water bottle so everyone can share. Great for hiking, road trips, and travel. We also offer stick packs for backpacking, airplanes, or keeping in your bag.

How I Use It

Every morning, one serving in filtered water, sipped over a few minutes before eating. An empty stomach means optimal absorption. If I sauna or exercise, I sip a serving during the session. In the afternoon, if my head gets fuzzy, that's my signal for another serving.

Heavy sweating? Add a pinch of salt. Keto diet? You may need extra salt since low insulin causes sodium excretion. But most people on most days do not need extra salt.

Always take between meals, not with food. The bicarbonates can neutralize stomach acid and dilute digestive enzymes. At least 30 minutes before eating or 2 hours after.^† Sip and hold before swallowing, don't chug. Avoid within 3 hours of bedtime since creatine and ATP may affect sleep.

I make this for my boys before school and sports. If you don't finish a bottle, refrigerate it. It stays good for a couple of days.^†