Best OTC Choices in Hydration Support Supplements
Heavy sweating or gastrointestinal illness can lead to the body becoming dehydrated, and short on electrolytes — substances such as sodium, potassium and chloride that are essential to health. Liquids and powders that are rich in electrolytes can help athletes and others replenish the levels within their body.
Here are Money’s picks for the best hydration-support supplements, along with general information on each of them.
These products were selected by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.
The information provided on Money.com is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products featured may not be right for everyone and may carry risk even if available without a prescription. Read the product’s label and consult with a professional for individual medical advice.
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#4
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DripDrop | Sugar Fructose Sodium citrate Citric acid Potassium citrate Dextrose Magnesium citrate Salt Vitamin C |
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#2
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Gatorade Thirst Quencher | Water Sugar Dextrose Citric acid Salt Sodium citrate Monopotassium phosphate |
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#10
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Hammer Nutrition Endurolytes Fizz | Citric acid Potassium Magnesium Vitamin B6 Calcium Manganese Chloride |
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#5
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Hydralyte Electrolyte tablets | Dextrose Citric acid Sodium bicarbonate Potassium chloride Sodium chloride |
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#9
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Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier | Cane sugar Dextrose Citric acid Salt Potassium citrate Sodium citrate Dipotassium phosphate |
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#3
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Nuun Sport | Citric acid Dextrose Sodium bicarbonate Potassium bicarbonate Sodium carbonate Potassium chloride Magnesium oxide Calcium carbonate |
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#1
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Pedialyte | Water Dextrose Citric acid Potassium citrate Sodium citrate Zinc gluconate |
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#6
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Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix | Cane sugar Dextrose Sodium citrate Citric acid Magnesium lactate Calcium citrate Potassium citrate |
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#7
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Tailwind Nutrition Rapid Hydration | Cane sugar Sea salt Citric acid Sodium citrate Potassium salt Vitamin C Calcium carbonate Magnesium oxide |
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#8
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Ultima Replenisher Electrolyte Mix | Magnesium citrate Citric acid Potassium phosphate Potassium aspartate Calcium citrate Calcium ascorbate Zinc citrate Magnesium citrate |
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