FAQ

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Dosing, taste, storage, ingredients, orders. If something isn't here, ask us directly.

Dosing

How to use it

How much Everyday formula goes in a serving?
One serving is half a scoop (1.5 g) in 12 fl oz of water. A full scoop (3 g) makes 24 fl oz (710 mL), about one large water bottle, which is two servings. Each serving delivers 180 mg sodium, 170 mg potassium, 15 mg magnesium and 13 mg calcium. Stir or shake until it dissolves.
The intent is a bottle you refill as you go. Sip throughout the day rather than drinking it all at once.
How do I use the Everyday sachet?
Everyday sachets are coming soon. Directions will be published with the product. For other bottle sizes, the tub is easier to measure.
How do I use Quick Rehydrate?
Quick Rehydrate is coming soon. Directions will be published with the product.
It carries a small amount of dextrose, the glucose that activates SGLT1 co-transport in the small intestine.
Can I use more than the recommended amount?
The doses are measured amounts, not minimums. More is not better here — sodium in particular needs to stay in proportion to your water intake. Stick to the recommended dose unless a clinician has given you specific guidance.
Can I use less?
Yes. A serving is half a scoop in 12 fl oz, so a smaller bottle takes half a scoop at the same concentration.

Taste

What does it taste like?

What does Everyday formula taste like?
Water, mostly, with a faint mineral finish. It's not sweet, there's no aftertaste, and there's no tartness. The citrate-based minerals give it a smoother character than sodium chloride, and with no citric acid there is no sour edge.
If you're used to flavored drinks, this will taste quiet.
What does Quick Rehydrate taste like?
Quick Rehydrate is coming soon, so we won't describe a taste we haven't produced. Its dextrose is a sugar, and it is there for SGLT1 co-transport, not for taste.
Why no flavors or sweeteners?
Flavor systems require tradeoffs. Citric acid adds tartness and raises acidity; sweeteners, artificial or natural, change the taste and add ingredients. We'd rather give you something you can drink all day without a strong taste getting in the way. It goes into the water you already drink.
The one exception is the dextrose in Quick Rehydrate. SGLT1 co-transport needs glucose, so it is there for a job, not for flavor.

Storage

Keeping it fresh

My powder has clumped. Is it still good?
Clumping comes from moisture: the citrate minerals absorb it from the air. Keep the lid sealed, store the tub somewhere dry, and don't leave a wet scoop in the container. If the powder clumps, break it up before scooping.
How long does it keep after opening?
Keep the lid sealed between uses and store the tub somewhere cool and dry. Each tub will carry an expiration date; that is the definitive answer.
What's the sealed (unopened) shelf life?
Stability data is not available yet. The expiration date on each tub will be the definitive answer, and this page will be updated when the data exists. Until then, store sealed tubs somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sun.
I mixed a Quick Rehydrate bottle. Do I need to drink it right away?
Not instantly, but don't let it sit in a warm car all day. Quick Rehydrate (coming soon) contains dextrose — a simple sugar — which makes a mixed bottle more hospitable to microbial growth if left warm for extended periods. If you mix it, drink it within a few hours. A sealed bottle kept cold is fine for longer. Everyday formula has no sugar, so this particular concern does not apply to it.
Does it need to be refrigerated?
The dry powder doesn't require refrigeration. A mixed bottle of Everyday formula has no sugar in it. Treat it like a bottle of water, and rinse the bottle regularly. A mixed bottle of Quick Rehydrate (coming soon) is best finished within a few hours if kept at room temperature — refrigerate it if you're saving it for later.

Ingredients & diet

What's in it

Is Everyday formula keto-friendly? Can I use it while fasting?
Everyday formula has no sugar. Whether it fits your fast or your approach to keto depends on your protocol.
What about Quick Rehydrate — is it keto-friendly?
Quick Rehydrate, which is coming soon, contains a small, measured amount of dextrose, so it is not sugar-free. If you're strict about carbohydrates, Everyday is the one to use.
Is it vegan? Gluten-free? Non-GMO?
We make no vegan, gluten-free or non-GMO claim yet. The formula is four mineral salts; Quick Rehydrate adds dextrose. We'll say more once our suppliers' documents confirm it. If this matters for your diet, contact us.
What exactly is in it? Full ingredient list?
Everyday: sodium citrate, potassium citrate, magnesium lactate and calcium lactate. Nothing else.
Quick Rehydrate (coming soon): the ingredient list will be published before it ships.
No fillers, no flow agents, no anti-caking additives, no flavors, no coloring, no sweeteners. The full ingredient list is on the label.
Is it safe for children?
Just Electrolyte is formulated for adults. Electrolyte needs differ by age, weight, and health status. Consult your child's clinician before use.
Can I use it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Consult your clinician. Electrolyte needs change during pregnancy and lactation, and your provider is the right person to advise on dose and suitability for your specific situation.
I have a medical condition. Is it safe for me?
Consult your clinician before use. Conditions affecting kidney function, blood pressure, or electrolyte regulation require professional guidance on sodium and potassium intake in particular. We're happy to provide the full formula specification to your provider — use the contact page.

Orders & buying

Shipping and returns

Where is it sold?
Here, on this site. The Everyday Tub is coming soon: see the tub. Quick Rehydrate and the sachets come after it; sign up at the bottom of this page to hear when they ship.
How do I return an order or report a problem?
Write to us from the contact page: pick Order help and include your order number, and we’ll sort it out. [Returns window and conditions, once set.]
Do you ship outside the US?
Not yet. Orders ship within the US only.

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