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Same as the 'all time low'. Good time to stock up.
[Prime] Hydralyte 40 Orange Flavoured Effervescent Electrolyte Tablets $16.99 ($15.29 S&S) Delivered @ Amazon AU
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Food for all those gastro cases on the rise
Sachet pack is cheaper than the tablets.
$15.30 for 24 sachets (S & S).Yes, as each sachet is a 200ml serve, the equivalent of two tablets. However, the ratio of ingredients differs between the products Per 200ml serving
Sachet (1)
Glucose: 2.91g
Citric acid: 880mg
Sodium: 210mg
Potassium: 160mgTablets (2)
Glucose: 3.24g
Citric acid: 1340mg
Sodium: 276mg
Potassium: 156mgTablets have more of everything, except potassium (2.5% less). I’d also suggest that the tablets are marginally easier to use.
Weird that the formulation differs as you’d think the ratios and amounts are chosen based on science?
if they were based on science there wouldn't be any sodium. Our sodium intake has increased exponentially in modern times, and continues to do so. It is part of our current health risk. Potassium in contrast has decreased exponentially. We also get too much glucose of course. It's a challenge to try and cut back on these things in our diet. I can't imagine citric acid being needed, it's in so many processed foods already. Generally most of us do need potassium - most of us are potassium deficient. So one good ingredient.
It’s recommended you have 2000mg of sodium each day. Two tablets won’t hurt. They intentionally add sodium because it is lost during heavy sweating, diarrhoea and vomiting.
Glucose is included to help sodium and water absorption. 3.24g of glucose is minuscule anyway compared to the RDI.
Each active ingredient is good for its purpose, which is to rehydrate.
@SirFrankGrimes: 460 to 920mg is the recommendation. Most of us would get at least that (think 2 to 3x more) with our diets - salt is in most processed foods. 920mg is less than a gram https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/nutrient-reference-values/nu…. Sugar is also in most processed foods and drinks. Sodium and glucose are a problem in our modern diet.
@poohduck: Regarding sodium intake, 460-920mg is ‘adequate’ for most Australians. The recommendation was revised down from 3600mg to 2000mg, although some Government documents specify 2300mg as the upper limit and less than 1600mg as preferable.
Glucose and sugar are two related yet different things. Glucose (or glycogen) is the body’s main fuel source and is vital for everyday human movement / functioning. Sucrose (which is what sugar is full of) is unhealthy and should be avoided. The Australian Dietary Guidelines do not state to limit glucose like they do sugar.
Also, keep in mind, one shouldn’t use hydralyte unless suffering from dehydration.
This table outlines the recommended Adequate Intake (AI) of sodium for adults,
An AI for adults for sodium was set at 460-920 mg/day (20-40 mmol/day) to ensure that basic requirements are met and to allow for adequate >intakes of other nutrients. This AI may not apply to highly active individuals, such as endurance athletes or those undertaking highly physical work in hot conditions, who lose large amounts of sweat on a daily basis.
So basically, 460-920 is the minimum needed to not be deficient, because you do need sodium to function.
On that same page:
Suggested Dietary Target
Age SDT
Men 18 + years 2,000 mg/day (86 mmol)
Women 18 + years 2,000 mg/day (86 mmol)And if someone is taking an electrolyte, I'd assume they're potentially dehydrated / sweating while doing physical activity.
@tetra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvosFvR0h3w&t=300s
sodium is the bad part of salt. Glucose is a sugar.
@poohduck: The whole point of Hydralyte is take it when you're severely dehydrated, like when you're sick. A person in that state probably isn't eating a balanced diet so wouldn't be getting the average amount of sodium etc from their food.
I've never tried them both, but since the tablets make an effervescent drink, some citric acid will neutralize some sodium while making bubbles. I guess it may explain the higher amounts of them.
Sachets are much saltier tasting and don't dissolve well in room temp or cooler water. Tablets seem to work even in cold water.
How do these go compared to the premix bottles or icy poles? More, less or equally as effective would you say?
went to work after 6 months and received gastro as a gift lol
Oh that’s sucks. Sorry to hear that.
Just saw Aldi reduced theirs to $6.89 (I think) for a 20 pack
What do the Aldi ones taste like? If you buy 3 lots of the Hydralyte they come down to $7.22 each.
Much of a muchness to me.
Does anyone know how "Hydration Drops" compare with hydralyte.. I bought it in a promotion and have been using it in place of hydralyte during gym sessions
https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/144785/mineralyte-hy…Benefits are similar to be the point of being marginal honestly, it's all about taste and what you like.
Apple and Blackcurrant flavour also available at same price, which taste better IMO.
Theres watermelon and passionfruit flavors too. Which is the best?
I love Blackcurrant
Stuff is amazing when you drinking or sick. Really does the trick!
Does this have B vitamins?
No
How much are these at Costco?
I always take a few of these before going to bed after a night on the turps. Definitely makes a difference.