Guides and news
Plain English guides to electrolytes, magnesium and the other supplements we stock: what is in each product, how the brands compare on sodium, sugar and price per serve, and which one suits which job. Written by the LYTES team in Wollongong from the labels of the products on our shelves.
Latest guideMagnesium Taurate vs Glycinate vs Bisglycinate: What's the Difference?
Magnesium taurate, glycinate and bisglycinate compared: what each form is bound to, elemental magnesium per gram, serve sizes and price per gram of magnesium. Read the guide-
GuideSugar-Free Electrolytes in Australia: 8 Real Options Compared
Yes, there are genuine sugar-free electrolyte products sold in Australia, and they are not all the same thing. Some are just salt and mineral compounds, with nothing else in the... -
GuideChoosing Electrolytes in Australia 2026: An Honest Comparison From a Store That Sells All of Them
LMNT, Sodii, SALTT, Redmond Re-Lyte and Ultima Replenisher compared side by side on format, pack size, serve count, sweetener and cost per serve, using each brand's own packaging and our... -
GuideCan You Get LMNT in Australia? Yes, Here's What It Costs and How Fast It Arrives
LMNT is available in Australia from local stock at $64.95 for 30 sticks, dispatched from Wollongong. Here is what it costs, how fast it arrives, which flavours are stocked locally,... -
GuidePurest Creatine vs Creapure: Which One Should You Buy?
There are two unrelated "Purest" creatine products sold in Australia, and only one uses Creapure. Here's how to tell them apart before you buy. -
GuideSodii vs Thortz: An Australian Buyer's Comparison
Sodii and Thortz are both electrolyte brands available in Australia, built for different jobs. Compare formulas, format and who each one suits best. -
GuideOptiCreatine vs Creapure: What's the Difference?
OptiCreatine and Creapure are both creatine monohydrate, but made differently. Here's what sets them apart, and which pure Creapure options LYTES stocks. -
GuideNot Sure Which Electrolyte to Buy? Try 4 Brands Before You Commit
Not sure whether to buy LMNT, Re-Lyte, Sodii or Venture Pal? Try all four in one box before a full-size tub. Ships from Wollongong in 12 to 48 hours. -
GuideRe‑Lyte Salty Palmer Is Here
Everyone keeps asking… what is Salty Palmer? Let's clear it up. Salty Palmer is iced tea + lemonade with electrolytes. It's the classic lemon iced tea flavour you already love,... -
GuideSodium in Electrolyte Powders: A Practical Label and Routine Guide
What a nutrition information panel states per serve, what a serving size and a directed water volume actually mean, and how people build an electrolyte routine they can keep. -
GuideMixing Creatine With Electrolytes (Complete Guide)
Training, sweat and what you drink around a session are closely linked. Many people already use electrolytes in their water bottle and creatine as a training supplement. What fewer people... -
GuideCreapure vs Pürest vs OptiCreatine: The Complete Premium Creatine Guide
An in-depth Australian guide to premium creatine manufacturing, purity and long-term use.Creatine monohydrate is not a new discovery. It isn’t a marketing trend. It isn’t a short-term hype ingredient.It is... -
GuideTop 5 Electrolytes in Australia (A Buyer's Guide)
Electrolyte powders are everywhere in Australia — gyms, servos, supermarkets, and social media.But they’re not all the same. Some are built around flavour and sweeteners; others keep the ingredient list...
