What electrolytes are you taking?

[madeinthe80z]

Do you use tablets / sachets? Any recommended brands and flavours please? Looking at sachet boxes on Amazon to maybe have a try of a few before deciding what I like so any recommendations would be appreciated!

Why do you need them and why are you asking in this category?

I had a sickness bug last week so have bought some off Amazon and just have one a day

Thank you I’ll have a look at them :) I had heard about the liquid IV ones but yep just seen the price on Amazon!

I didnt know that

Why?

Vidrate are the best by far. I've tried about 10 different brands

Although not tried liquid IV!

Doctors don’t recommend you take electrolytes with injections, that’s nonsense. It’s the opposite, it’s a terrible social media myth that can lead to dangerous levels of potassium etc in people’s systems.

they should only be used if you’re heavily sweating, unwell ie sickness/the runs, dehydrated from a hangover etc. not as just regular use. People should use them sparingly. And simply drink their water daily.

Really not necessary to take. Which doctors exactly are saying this?

I would be interested to know why or where this came from?

The reason Im so surprised at people saying this is that I had gastric surgery which obviously results in you eating far far far less than anyone on WLI would and there was absolutely no need whatsoever to take electrolytes.

I think it’s some mad social media thing, it is crazy and so dangerous for health as well. I can’t beleive someone even wrote doctors recommend it, no they don’t, it’s the total opposite.

It wasn't me that said that but a gastro surgeon recommended I take them because I have an issue with being constantly thirsty and drinking a lot of water. Actually nothing to do with weight loss, this thread just came up on my active threads.

Stand by what I said though, vidrate are the best and they do actually help my thirst

I can’t remember what the brand is but B&M sell big tubs for a tenner and they’re perfectly good.

I pop one of these in a bottle of water each morning. My favourite flavour is the tropical one.

HIGH5 ZERO Electrolyte Tablet -... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01ARQCN56?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Just do whatever suits you folks.

Here are just some of the many links out there from GLP-1 providers recommending electrolytes. We’re all grown ups here, if in doubt or worried check with your doctor.

https://www.boltpharmacy.co.uk/guide/why-are-electrolytes-important-on-a-glp-1

https://www.myjuniper.co.uk/articles/benefits-of-electrolytes

https://www.cleckheatonpharmacy.com/how-to-stay-hydrated-on-weight-loss-medication/