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Electrolytes (Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium)
Also known as: Electrolyte Complex, Electrolyte powder, Magnesium citrate, Potassium citrate
Essential minerals lost in sweat. Critical for hydration, performance, and cramping prevention.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Every Electrolytes (Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium) product we have scored
| # | Product | Score | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Wood Magnesium Citrate Supplement | 86 A- | $0.22 |
| 2 | NutraBio Intra Blast | 76 B+ | $1.67 |
| 3 | NutraBio Alpha EAA | 75 B+ | $1.50 |
| 4 | NutraBio Leg Day | 74 B+ | $3.25 |
| 5 | NutraBio Super Carb | 70 B | $1.50 |
| 6 | Trace Minerals Power Pak Concord Grape | 60 B- | $0.73 |
Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing. Per-serving cost is list price divided by servings per container. No brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Common questions
How much Electrolytes (Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium) should I take?
The typical range is 500-1500mg sodium, 200-400mg potassium, 100-200mg magnesium per hour of sweating. During exercise and sweating
When should I take Electrolytes (Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium)?
Before, during, after exercise. With water.
Which form of Electrolytes (Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium) is best?
Powder — Add to water. Other forms in the catalog: Tablets, Drink.
Is Electrolytes (Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium) safe?
Commonly reported: GI upset if too concentrated. Serious warnings: Hyponatremia from over-drinking water without electrolytes. Kidney function required
Which Electrolytes (Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium) supplement scores highest?
Double Wood Magnesium Citrate Supplement, at 86/100. Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing — no brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Daily target & upper limit
420 mg / day · UL 350 mgElectrolytes (Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium) has an established daily reference intake. See best forms, label synonyms, upper-limit warnings, and top-scoring supplements:
Electrolytes (Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium) dosage reference →Primary uses
- Hydration
- Cramp prevention
- Performance
- Nerve function
How it works
- Maintain fluid balance
- Nerve and muscle function
- Lost in sweat
Dosage
- Typical range
- 500-1500mg sodium, 200-400mg potassium, 100-200mg magnesium per hour of sweating
- Timing
- Before, during, after exercise
- With food
- With water
- Duration
- During exercise and sweating
- Special populations
- Endurance athletes, heavy sweaters
Forms
- Powder
- Tablets
- Drink
Safety
Common side effects
- GI upset if too concentrated
Contraindications
- Kidney disease (monitor)
Products containing Electrolytes (Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium)
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Electrolytes (Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium) on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Evidence notes
Essential for exercise performance
Grade A: Multiple well-designed human trials support the main claims.
Related in Performance
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