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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.
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GuidePrime vs LMNT: What You’re Actually Drinking (And Paying For)
Comparing Prime and LMNT electrolyte products? Discover the key differences in ingredients, effectiveness, and value to find out which hydration option is right for you. -
GuideElectrolytes for Worksites: Why Water Alone Isn’t Cutting It on Site
Long days on site, heat, and sweat mean you're losing more than just water. Here's why tradies working in demanding conditions are adding electrolytes to the bottle. -
GuideElectrolyte Depletion: What the Holiday Season Does to Your Minerals
If the holiday season has left your routine in disarray, you’re not alone.And no — it’s not a lack of discipline, and it’s not “getting older”.In a lot of cases,... -
GuideWhat's Actually In A Sugar-Free Electrolyte Powder
Pick up any sugar-free electrolyte powder and the front of the pack tells you very little. The composition is on the back, split across two blocks of small print: the... -
GuideClearing Up Myths About Electrolytes
Electrolytes have gained significant popularity in health and fitness circles, yet they are frequently misunderstood. Understanding what electrolytes are, where they come from and when losses are highest is useful,... -
GuideElectrolytes and Long-Haul Travel: A Simple Hydration Plan | LYTES Australia
Long flights across time zones are a long stretch without much to drink. A simple plan for what goes in the bottle, electrolytes included, makes the whole trip easier to... -
GuideWhat Sugar-Free Electrolytes Offer for Daily Use
Electrolytes are minerals found in a wide range of foods and drinks. Whether you're a dedicated athlete or just someone who sweats through an Australian summer, they're worth knowing about.... -
GuideElectrolyte Intake: Practical Everyday Tips
Electrolytes — sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium — are dietary minerals we take in from food and drink and lose through sweat. In this article, we will explore practical habits... -
GuideElectrolytes: A Cultural Journey Through the World
Electrolytes are dietary minerals, and every part of the world has its own way of sourcing and drinking them. Different communities have their own traditional beverages, from coconut water to... -
GuideWhen Do You Need to Replace Lost Electrolytes
Drinking enough is just one part of the picture. Electrolytes are the minerals that go out with your sweat — sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium among them. Water covers the... -
GuideHow to Keep Track of Your Electrolyte Intake
Electrolytes are dietary minerals that take part in nerve signalling, muscle contraction and the movement of fluid in and out of cells. Keeping track of your intake sounds harder than... -
GuideWhat Makes a Quality Hydration Supplement Stand Out
Hydration supplements come in handy when water just doesn’t cut it, especially for those who are active, live in warmer climates, or follow specific diets like keto or intermittent fasting.... -
GuideWater and Sodium: Reading a Powder Label
The numbers on an electrolyte powder label only mean something once you know how much water they are meant to go into. This article works through the arithmetic: what a...
