Electrolyte comparison
Best electrolytes for POTS? Start by checking sodium, not branding.
Ignore the marketing. Look at the label. The key number for POTS-style hydration is usually sodium per serving.
Step 1: check sodium (mg)
Step 2: check sugar & caffeine
How to choose
Questions to ask any electrolyte label.
Label checklist
1
How much sodium per serving?
Does it get you anywhere near your target?
Does it get you anywhere near your target?
2
How much sugar?
Some people like low or zero sugar to avoid crashes.
Some people like low or zero sugar to avoid crashes.
3
Any caffeine?
Caffeine can worsen palpitations and anxiety for some.
Caffeine can worsen palpitations and anxiety for some.
4
Other ingredients tolerable?
Flavourings, colours, sweeteners — personal tolerance matters.
Flavourings, colours, sweeteners — personal tolerance matters.
Where SALTD fits (example only)
SALTD is an example of a high-sodium, low-sugar electrolyte designed with chronic illness and POTS-style protocols in mind.
- High sodium per sachet
- Low sugar
- Simple ingredient list
You can explore it here: SALTD electrolytes. Always check suitability with your clinician.
Use the label, not the branding, to decide.
Two drinks can look identical on the shelf but be completely different for POTS needs. Make sodium, sugar, and caffeine your first filters.