What's Actually in Your Electrolytes

Walk into any grocery store or supplement shop and you'll find dozens of electrolyte products. Powders, tablets, drinks, gels. They all promise hydration. But what's actually inside them?

The Problem with Most Electrolyte Products

Most commercial electrolyte products fall into one of two categories: either they're glorified sugar water with minimal minerals, or they're artificially sweetened chemical cocktails that happen to contain some sodium.

Look at the label of a popular sports drink. You'll find sugar listed as the second or third ingredient. Some contain upwards of 30 grams of sugar per serving. That's not hydration — that's a candy bar dissolved in water.

Ingredient Forms Matter

Not all minerals are created equal. The form of an ingredient determines how well your body can absorb and use it.

Magnesium oxide is cheap and widely used, but studies show it has poor bioavailability — roughly 4%. That means if you're getting 100mg of magnesium oxide, your body might absorb 4mg.

Magnesium glycinate is chelated — bound to the amino acid glycine. It's significantly better absorbed and gentler on the stomach. It costs more. That's why most brands don't use it.

What's in Dawnwell Electrolytes

We keep our formula simple and transparent:

• Sodium (500mg): From Himalayan pink salt and sea salt. Not refined table salt.
• Potassium (200mg): Potassium chloride. Supports muscle function and fluid balance.
• Magnesium (80mg): Magnesium glycinate. The bioavailable form.
• Natural citrus flavoring: From real citrus oils.
• Stevia leaf extract (Reb-A 99%): Zero-calorie natural sweetener.

That's it. No sugar, no artificial colors, no fillers, no proprietary blends.

Reading the Label

Next time you pick up an electrolyte product, look for three things:

1. Actual mineral amounts — not hidden in a "proprietary blend"
2. Mineral forms — glycinate, citrate, and chloride are generally better absorbed than oxide
3. Added sugars and artificial ingredients — if sugar is in the top three ingredients, you're drinking flavored sugar water

Your supplements should work for you, not against you.