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How to choose an electrolyte powder · a Kaizen field guide

Read the label.
Then choose your electrolyte.

1,000mg sodium, plus 800mg potassium and 100mg magnesium, per stick
Organic fruit for flavor, monk fruit to sweeten, 1–4g sugar
A lab report you can open for every flavor

$54.99 for 28 sticks ($1.96 each) bought once. From $1.28 a stick on a first 3-bag subscription order.

The best electrolytes for hydration list every mineral by the milligram, use flavors you can look up, show their sugar, publish lab results and make the price per serving clear. Kaizen is an electrolyte drink mix in single-serving sticks, flavored only with organic fruit. This guide is our own case for it, with the label and lab report beside every claim.

28 sticks a bag

No. 1

What to look for in an electrolyte powder.

If you've already tried a few, you know the letdowns: too sweet, too salty, a label you can't make sense of, or a price you can't explain. Four questions sort it out quickly. Use them on any brand, including ours.

1Can you see exactly what's in it?

Every mineral should be listed by the milligram, not hidden in a “blend.”

Kaizen: 1,000mg sodium, 800mg potassium, 100mg magnesium, 36mg calcium and 20mg phosphorus, each listed on the label. See the Supplement Facts
2Will you want to keep drinking it?

The best formula does nothing if it sits in the cupboard.

Kaizen: three flavors made from organic fruit, sweetened with monk fruit. Honest note: you'll taste the salt. How each flavor tastes
3Could you look up every ingredient?

“Natural flavors” can mean a mix you can't look up. Named ingredients you can.

Kaizen: every ingredient is named, and the flavor is fruit: lemon, lime, guava, passionfruit, pineapple, raspberry, wild blueberry, açaí. Full ingredient lists
4Do the price and terms make sense?

You should know the cost per serving, what renews, and how to stop.

Kaizen: $1.96 a stick bought once, $1.47 on subscription, and you can buy once with no subscription. See every price

No. 2

How to read an electrolyte label.

What each ingredient is, what it's known to do in the body, and why it's in the stick. Amounts are per stick, from the label. These are the jobs these nutrients do in general; this exact formula hasn't been tested in a clinical study.

Kaizen stick pack with its mineral amounts: 1,000mg sodium, 800mg potassium, 100mg magnesium glycinate, 1g taurine, calcium, phosphorus and organic Irish sea moss — Open the full Supplement Facts label

1,000mg Sodium 43% DV · Himalayan rock salt: The mineral you lose most in sweat. It helps your body hold on to the water you drink. Sized for real sweat: on easy days, half a stick is plenty.
800mg Potassium 17% DV · potassium chloride: Works with sodium to balance fluid in and around your cells, and supports normal muscle and nerve function.
100mg Magnesium 24% DV · magnesium glycinate: Supports normal muscle function and energy metabolism. We chose glycinate over magnesium oxide, a form more often linked to an upset stomach.
36mg · 20mg Calcium & phosphorus dicalcium phosphate: Small amounts that round out the mineral mix. Not a reason to buy on their own, so we won't pretend they are.
1g Taurine amino acid: One of the most plentiful amino acids in muscle, where it helps move minerals like sodium and potassium in and out of cells. We add a full gram for that reason, and we don't claim more than that.
250mg Organic Irish sea moss whole plant: Adds a small amount of trace minerals from the ocean. It isn't measured batch by batch, so we don't claim an iodine amount.
Fruit Flavor & sweetness organic fruit · monk fruit: The flavor comes from organic fruit powders and juices, with organic monk fruit extract for sweetness. No “natural flavors,” no sucralose, no anti-caking agents.

Full ingredient list for each flavor

Lemon Lime: Himalayan rock salt, potassium chloride, magnesium glycinate, dicalcium phosphate, organic Irish sea moss powder, taurine, organic lemon juice powder, organic lime fruit powder, non-GMO citric acid (from fermented cassava root), organic monk fruit extract.

Tropical Blend: the same minerals, taurine and sea moss, with non-GMO citric acid, organic guava fruit powder, organic passionfruit powder, organic pineapple juice powder and organic monk fruit extract.

Mixed Berry: the same minerals, taurine and sea moss, with organic freeze-dried raspberry juice, organic wild blueberry powder, non-GMO malic acid, non-GMO citric acid, organic açaí juice powder and organic monk fruit extract.

Made in the USA in a facility that also handles milk, soy, egg, tree nuts, fish and wheat.

Is more sodium always better?

No. 1,000mg is sized for a real sweat: long or hot workouts, outdoor work, sauna. On a normal day with little sweat, water and food usually cover it. If you watch your sodium or potassium, read the health note in the questions below.

No. 3

“Clean” is easy. Wanting to finish the bottle is the hard part.

All three are made from fruit you can name. Here's how they differ, so you can pick without guessing.

Lemon Lime

Crisp, tart citrus, like fresh lemon and lime over ice.

Organic lemon + lime · 1g sugar · 15 calories
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Tropical Blend

Juicy passionfruit and pineapple with guava. Bright and smooth.

Organic guava, passionfruit, pineapple · 1g sugar · 15 calories

“After trying numerous electrolytes, I finally found the one! Love the tropical blend!” Robyn W., verified buyer
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Mixed Berry

Raspberry and wild blueberry with açaí. The deepest flavor, with the most fruit sugar of the three.

Organic raspberry, wild blueberry, açaí · 4g sugar · 20 calories

“Both tropical and berry are my go to's.” Daren, verified buyer
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Not sure? Two quick questions (optional)

Which fruit do you reach for first?

How much sugar is fine with you?

Answer both, or skip this. One of each is the easy way to find out.

How to make it

1 stick, 16–20 oz cold water. Over ice is how most people like it.
Shake for about 10 seconds. There are no anti-caking agents, so some settling is normal. Shake again before the last sips.
Too salty or too strong? Use 24–32 oz of water, or start with half a stick.

Honest note: 1,000mg of sodium is a real dose, and fruit can't hide all of it. If you're new to electrolytes, start with half a stick. We can't promise it suits every stomach.

No. 4

Don't take our word for it. Check it.

Claim: every batch is tested by an independent lab for heavy metals, glyphosate, mold and mycotoxins.

The evidence: the lab reports. “Tested” doesn't mean “zero.” The reports show the measured results, so you can judge for yourself.

Lemon Lime Lab report Label
Tropical Blend Lab report Label
Mixed Berry Lab report Label

Claim: people like the taste enough to keep drinking it.

The evidence: 4.85 stars from 135 verified reviews. A few, in their words:

“Love the taste. I'm drinking so much more water now!” Nha-dien B.
“Delicious, mild flavor and absent of garbage ingredients.” Morgan A.
“Clean, high quality ingredients that taste great and get the job done!” Erin N.

Read every review

No. 5

An electrolyte powder checklist for any brand.

We'd rather give you the questions than a chart of other brands we can't keep up to date. Hold any label up to these.

Check the label for	Why it matters	Kaizen, per stick
Sodium in mg	The main mineral in sweat.	1,000mg
Potassium in mg	Partners with sodium on fluid balance.	800mg
Magnesium form	Some forms are harder on the stomach.	Glycinate, 100mg
Sugar per serving	Easy to miss on a fruity drink.	1g, or 4g in Mixed Berry
Sweetener	Taste and preference.	Organic monk fruit
Flavor source	Can you look it up?	Organic fruit, named
Lab results	Can you read them yourself?	Public, per flavor
Price per serving	Compare full servings, not scoops.	$1.28–$1.96

No. 6

Why pay for this, and exactly what you'll pay.

The price covers a full 1,000mg-sodium serving in every stick, flavor from organic fruit instead of “natural flavors,” a lab report for every flavor, and a stick you can throw in a bag. Here's every option, per full serving.

Option	You pay today	Per stick	After that
1 bag, bought once (28 sticks)	$54.99	$1.96	Nothing renews
1 bag, subscribe (every month)	$41.24	$1.47	$41.24 a month
2 bags, subscribe (every 2 months)	$76.98	$1.37	$82.48 every 2 months
3 bags, subscribe (every 3 months)	$107.22	$1.28	$123.72 every 3 months

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No. 7

Electrolyte questions people ask.

Who needs a high-sodium electrolyte like this?

People who sweat a lot and want a real dose of sodium: long or hot workouts, outdoor work, sauna, hot days on your feet. If you barely sweat, you probably don't need it every day.

How much sodium should an electrolyte powder have?

It depends on how much you sweat and how salty your sweat is, which varies a lot from person to person. Sodium is the main mineral lost in sweat, so check it first and look for an exact milligram number. Kaizen has 1,000mg per stick, a high dose meant for heavy sweating, not a light afternoon.

Do you need electrolytes every day?

Mostly after heavy sweating. For a normal day, water and a regular diet usually cover it. Not every headache or tired afternoon is dehydration, and we won't tell you otherwise.

How does each flavor taste?

Lemon Lime is crisp, tart citrus. Tropical Blend is juicy passionfruit and pineapple with guava. Mixed Berry is raspberry, wild blueberry and açaí, with the most fruit sugar (4g). All three have a noticeable salty edge. Taste is personal, which is why there's a 90-day flavor swap.

How much sugar is in it?

Lemon Lime: 1g sugar, 15 calories. Tropical Blend: 1g sugar, 15 calories. Mixed Berry: 4g sugar, 20 calories. The sugar comes from the fruit. It isn't sugar-free.

How do I prepare it? What if it settles?

One stick in 16–20 oz of cold water, shaken for about 10 seconds. With no anti-caking agents, a little settling is normal. Shake again and it mixes back in.

Where can I see the label and testing?

Every flavor's Supplement Facts label and lab report are linked here on this page, and on the product page.

Is it right for me if I watch my sodium or potassium?

If you have kidney disease, heart problems or high blood pressure, take medication that affects sodium or potassium, or have been told to limit either, ask your doctor first. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or midwife, and ask a pediatrician before giving it to children.

When will it ship?

Orders ship in 1–2 business days. US shipping is free on orders of $75 or more.

What exactly does the guarantee cover?

Our 90-day guarantee: if a flavor isn't for you, swap it within 90 days. Unused stick packs can be returned within 45 days. Add Onward Checkout+ at checkout for 90-day returns and delivery protection. Read the full return policy.

How do subscription changes and cancelling work?

1 bag ships every month, 2 bags every 2 months, 3 bags every 3 months. Skip, pause, swap flavors or cancel anytime from your account. Or choose “try it once” for a single order with no subscription.

The short version

Three reasons it earns its place.

You can see the dose. 1,000mg sodium, 800mg potassium and 100mg magnesium glycinate in every stick, on the label.
You'll want to drink it. Flavor from organic fruit, sweetened with monk fruit, 1–4g sugar.
You can check it. A lab report for every flavor, and clear prices with a buy-once option.

Choose your flavors

$1.96 a stick bought once · from $1.47 on subscription · free US shipping on $75+ · 90-day guarantee

This page is written by Kaizen about our own product. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Most electrolyte mixes get their taste from “natural flavors.” We don't. We use real organic fruit, monk fruit and 5 essential electrolytes, with 1g of taurine and no anti-caking agents or dyes.