Finding a truly clean electrolyte powder can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Between the neon-colored tubs, artificial sweetener cocktails, and vague "proprietary blend" labels, it's hard to know which brands are actually giving you what your body needs, and nothing it doesn't.

Electrolytes play a critical role in virtually every system in your body. This guide will break down what electrolytes actually are, whether you even need them, what to look for in a clean formula, which ingredients to avoid, and a detailed side-by-side comparison of over 20 marketed "clean" brands so you can cut through the noise.

This information was collected in late Spring/early Summer 2026. Please check for the latest information in case of formula changes and new information.

What Are Electrolytes?

Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electrical charge when dissolved in fluid. Your body uses them to regulate fluid balance, support nerve signaling, enable muscle contractions, and maintain proper pH levels. The key electrolytes are sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, calcium, and phosphate. (source)

Unlike some nutrients, your body does not produce electrolytes on its own. They must come entirely from what you eat and drink, which makes consistent dietary intake important, especially because you are continuously losing them through sweat, urine, and normal metabolic processes.

• Sodium is the primary electrolyte lost in sweat and the most important for fluid balance. Many electrolyte brands under-dose sodium because it doesn't taste great and consumers have been conditioned to fear it. But without adequate sodium, the other electrolytes don't work as well. A meaningful dose is typically 500 to 1000 mg per serving for active individuals. 100 to 300 mg per serving is fine if just taking for some hydration support. Chloride works alongside sodium to maintain fluid balance and is a key component of stomach acid. 
• Potassium works in tandem with sodium to regulate fluid inside and outside your cells and supports heart and muscle function. Most adults don't get enough potassium from diet alone. The FDA-recommended daily value ranges between 2,600-3,400 mg for most adults (source), and surveys consistently show average intake falls well below that. Look for 150 to 400 mg per serving.
• Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. It supports muscle recovery, sleep quality, and nervous system function. NIH recommends between 310 to 420 mg per day for adults (source). The form matters: magnesium glycinate and malate are better absorbed than magnesium oxide. Magnesium deficiency is extremely common and often goes undetected because most of the body's magnesium is stored in bone and tissue rather than in the blood, making standard lab tests an unreliable measure of true status. Look for 40 to 100 mg per serving.
• Calcium is best known for bone health but also plays a direct role in muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and blood clotting (source). Most people get adequate calcium through diet, but it is sometimes included in electrolyte formulas for completeness.
• Phosphate is less commonly discussed in the electrolyte supplement space but plays important roles in energy production (it is a component of ATP, the body's energy currency) and bone structure. It's rare that someone would be phosphate-deficient, still it's sometimes found in electrolyte formulas. (source)

Natural Food Sources of Electrolytes

For someone eating a nutrient-dense whole food diet and not engaging in heavy exercise, food alone can often meet electrolyte needs. Your best and most bioavailable sources are whole foods. Here is a quick reference:

• Sodium: Salt, olives, pickles, fermented foods, canned fish, broth
• Chloride: Salt, seaweed, tomatoes, olives, rye
• Potassium: Avocados, bananas, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, coconut water, beans, salmon, yogurt. A single banana has about 400 mg of Potassium!
• Magnesium: Dark chocolate, pumpkin seeds, almonds, spinach, black beans, whole grains
• Calcium: Dairy products, sardines and canned salmon with bones, leafy greens like kale and bok choy, fortified plant milks
• Phosphate: Dairy products, meats and poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, legumes, vegetables, and grains

Who Needs an Electrolyte Supplement?

Not necessarily everyone. Whole food sources like avocados, leafy greens, bananas, dairy, and properly salted meals go a long way. But for many people, a clean electrolyte supplement can fill real gaps. Supplementing makes a lot of sense if any of the following apply to you:

• You sweat heavily during workouts or in hot and humid weather
• You follow a low-carb, keto, or carnivore diet. Low-carb diets cause your kidneys to excrete more sodium, which then pulls other electrolytes out with it. This is often the root cause of what people call the "keto flu."
• You experience frequent headaches, muscle cramps, fatigue, or brain fog without an obvious cause
• You practice intermittent fasting
• You are breastfeeding or pregnant (consult your provider, as needs are significantly increased)
• You are recovering from an illness involving vomiting, diarrhea, or fever
• You struggle to drink enough water and use electrolytes to make it more palatable,
• You know your water source is depleted of essential minerals and you're not sure you are getting enough

What To Look For In a Clean Electrolyte

First and foremost, you'll want to check the formula for efficacy. Does it have meaningful dosing amounts? Does it provide any other beneficial vitamins or minerals?

Next, you'll want to check the other ingredients for unnecessary additives or fillers.

Lastly, you'll want to review third party testing for purity and safety, and choose a brand that is transparent about their sourcing and products.

Electrolyte Ratios and Dosing

This is where many brands cut corners. A more expensive brand does not necessarily mean you are getting higher or stronger doses. Look for full label transparency with no proprietary blends that obscure individual dosing.

These would be considered adequate ranges for a supplemental electrolyte:

• Sodium in the 500 to 1000 mg range per serving if you are an athlete, a heavy sweater, or follow a low-carb or carnivore diet.
• Sodium in the 100 to 300 mg range for general everyday supplementation.
• Potassium in the 150 - 400 mg range is considered good. Our DV (daily value of potassium is between 2,600 - 3,400 mg for adults).
• Magnesium in the 40 - 100 mg range. NIH recommends between 310 to 420 mg per day for adults.
  

Other Added Vitamins Or Actives

Some electrolyte formulas go beyond minerals and include B vitamins, particularly B12 and folate. If a brand includes these, the form matters. Look for methylfolate rather than synthetic folic acid. Methylfolate is the bioavailable form that your body can actually use, and it is especially important for people with certain genetic variations (like MTHFR) that impair their ability to convert folic acid into its active form. Methylated B12 (methylcobalamin) is similarly preferable to the synthetic cyanocobalamin form.

It is estimated about half the population contains at least one MTHFR variant and most of them do not know (I found out at age 40! it's not usually tested for in typical labs.). (source) If you're not sure if you have the MTHFR, it is a good idea to always look for methylated vitamins just in case.

Sweeteners and Flavoring

This is where most mainstream electrolyte powders fall apart. Many are loaded with ingredients that undermine the very health benefits you are paying for.

Ingredients to avoid:

• Sucralose, acesulfame potassium (Ace-K), and aspartame, which are artificial sweeteners that have been associated with gut microbiome disruption and other health concerns.
• Maltodextrin, a highly processed sugar additive that can spike blood sugar. (could be hidden in "natural flavors")
• Artificial flavors and colors, which are unnecessary additives that contribute nothing to efficacy and are usually derived from petro sources.
• Natural flavors, which (as I covered in my protein powder guide) is a vague term that can hide dozens of undisclosed ingredients. Organic natural flavors offer more transparency, but fully disclosed whole-food flavoring is the gold standard.

Better sweeteners would be:

• Monk fruit extract or stevia leaf as sweeteners
• Whole-food flavorings such as freeze-dried fruit powders, citrus juice powder, or coconut water
• Or simply no sweeteners at all in unflavored versions

Filler and Aesthetic Ingredients

These next few ingredients are usually added for texture or simply aesthetics. They are not really necessary for efficacy and I personally prefer to avoid them:

• Silicon dioxide, an anti-caking agent that is low concern but unnecessary
• Gums and emulsifiers like xanthan gum and carrageenan, which can disrupt your gut microbiome
• Titanium dioxide, a whitening agent with growing safety concerns
• Dextrose or cane sugar in large amounts, which is fine in a sports formula designed for endurance athletes but unnecessary for everyday hydration

Third-Party Testing and Transparency

Just like protein powders, electrolytes can harbor heavy metals. While unavoidable in nature, you want a brand that is continuously monitoring their levels. In our research below, I asked brands to share their COA (Certificate of Analysis).

Additional certifications like NSF Certified for Sport, Informed Sport, or USP certification are always great to see. 

By now, you should know transparent communication is non-negotiable at Ivy & Fields. Brands that respond promptly and thoroughly to safety inquiries about sourcing, manufacturing, and testing protocols are brands worth trusting!

Honestly, when it comes to requesting the COA, it's less about what the results say, and more about testing the brand for their transparency and openness with consumers. To me, that is more important. 

Comparing 25+ Marketed "Clean" Electrolyte Brands

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists do change, so please double-check labels before purchasing. These lists were collected in Spring/Summer 2026.

We looked at over 25 electrolyte brands and compared them against the metrics previously discussed.

Here are the brands we looked at, with links to their products:

BEAM Minerals

Ingredients: Fulvic Complexes, RO Deionized Filtered and Structured Water

Specs: 18.75 mg of Fulvic Complexes

On COA: Provided at first request. They test for over 70 metals.

Ivy's Thoughts: They were very responsive with my questions. One thing to note is that their minerals are measured in Parts Per Million (PPM) rather than milligram (MG) or microgram (MCG). This is because their minerals are “trace minerals” and their efficacy is not in their quantity, but in their bioavailability. They claim because their liquid products are “ionized”, 100% of their mineral content is immediately available for absorption (no digestion required). They also shared some information about their sourcing and FDA lab.

Overall, I was very pleased with their transparency and this looks like a great option if you want something naturally extracted, even though the dosage might not be standardized. 

Ballerina Farm Farmer Hydrate

Ingredients: [Raspberry Lemonade Flavor] Organic Raspberry Powder, Organic Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin, Organic Lemon Juice Powder, Citric Acid, Organic Coconut Water Powder, French Grey Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Lemon Extract Powder, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Calcium Citrate, Organic Irish Sea Moss, Magnesium Citrate, Monk Fruit Extract

Specs: 210 mg Sodium, 346 mg Chloride, 203 mg Potassium, 27 mg Magnesium

On COA: They do perform third-party testing for purity and quality, but they do not publicly share those results.

Ivy's Thoughts: Ingredients are very clean and the dosing is in line with adequate/effective levels. I love that they have stuck to all organic flavors for all of their flavor varieties. Impressive! This brand is also women-owned, which I love to see! I do wish they would have been more transparent with sharing their COA. More consumers are demanding it in this category. Perhaps in the future!

BodyBio

Ingredients: A proprietary blend of purified water with three macro minerals: potassium, sodium, and magnesium.

Specs: 89 mg Sodium Chloride, 187 mg Potassium, 65 mg Magnesium

On COA: All of their third party testing results are published directly on the product page. They test for heavy metals, microbials and mineral content. It also appears they regularly update it as they provide the report date.

Ivy's Thoughts: I really like the the transparency of publishing their third party contaminant results directly on their website. The Sodium content is on the lower end from the recommended amount, but the Potassium and Magnesium are pretty good. This is a good option.

Buoy

Ingredients: Purified Water, Non-GMO Citric Acid, Proprietary Wild Harvested
Antioxidant Blend: Organic Blood Orange Extract, Organic Acacia, Rosemary, Anise,
and Citrus (From Limes).

Specs: 50 mg Sodium, 80 mg Chloride, 10 mg Potassium, 0,5 mg Magnesium, 0.5 mg Calcium, Proprietary Blend of 87+ trace minerals and elements like Manganese, Boron, Selenium, Silica, Copper, 0,5 mg Vitamin B1, 0,5 mg Vitamins B6, 1.5 mg Vitamin B5

On COA: Provided report via email after first request. It is also published on the product page, and they also test for microplastics.

Ivy's Thoughts: Really impressed that they test for microplastics as I don't see that too often, but it is surely a growing concern. They were very transparent with their testing. The standard dosing is on the lower end per serving (they recommend using 4-7 times a day for 560-980mg of electrolytes per day). However, they really hang their hat on the 87+ trace minerals, which they claim to be more bioavailable. 

Concentrace / Trace Minerals

Ingredients: Magnesium, Chloride, Sodium, Potassium, Concentrated Seawater from the Great Salt Lake.

Specs: 250mg Magnesium, 650 mg Chloride, 5 mg Sodium, 3 mg Potassium

On COA: They would not provide their COAs via email, but they did agree to mail it to me. It arrived in a timely fashion.

Ivy's Thoughts: This has one of the highest Magnesium doses from the other electrolytes on this list. The Sodium dosing is low, but compensated with the high Chloride dosing. Potassium dose is negligible. They did mail a copy of their COA without fuss. If you're primarily wanting to get more oral magnesium (which most Americans are deficient in), and some Chloride, then this is a great option. As for the Potassium, just eat a banana which delivers an average of 400 mg of potassium per banana.

Cure Hydration

Ingredients: (Many Flavors, this one is for Lemon:) Coconut Water Powder, Non-GMO Citric Acid, Pink Himalayan Salt, Organic Lemon Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Lemon Juice Powder, Organic Stevia Extract, Monk Fruit Extract.

Specs: 240 mg Sodium, 310 mg Potassium.

On COA: Results are posted on their website underneath the "add to cart" button of each product page.

Ivy's Thoughts: This brand offers a lot of different flavors, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that they use mostly organic flavors and fruit powders. CHECK YOUR FLAVOR TO MAKE SURE (ie. Their Lemonade uses Natural Flavor). You can read more about why I am okay with Organic Flavors here. They post their contaminant testing on the product page which is always a win. As for the dosing, I think their Sodium and Potassium levels are good, but Magnesium is noticeably absent. 

DripDrop

Ingredients: Sodium citrate, citric acid, potassium citrate, maltodextrin†, magnesium citrate, natural flavor, salt, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), silicon dioxide, sucralose, fruit and vegetable juice for color (peach, watermelon flavors only), turmeric for color (lemon-lime, passion fruit flavors only), zinc aspartate, acesulfame potassium, niacinamide (vitamin B3), d-calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)

Specs: 330 mg Sodium, 180 mg Potassium, Added Vitamins

On COA: Would not provide COA when requested.

Ivy's Thoughts: ❌ This brand is a definite no from me. In addition to not wanting to provide their COA, they use natural flavors and artificial sweeteners. No thanks!

FlavCity

Ingredients: Lemon Powder, Lime Powder, Magnesium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Non-GMO Citric Acid, Dicalcium Phosphate, Unrefined Sea Salt, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A)

Specs: 90 mg Sodium, 140 mg Chloride, 250 mg Potassium, 160 mg Magnesium

On COA: They provided their COAs without hesitation with the first request.

Ivy's Thoughts: Another brand with transparent testing results. It includes all 3 of the primary electrolytes at meaningful levels. If you are very active and want to get closer to the 500 mg of Sodium/Chloride, then you might just need to have a few more servings. Some people don't like Stevia. It's a personal choice.

Instant Hydration

Ingredients: (Many flavors; this is Cherry Limeade:) Instant Hydration Blend (Sel Gris [French Grey Sea Salt], Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium from mineralized algae), Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Malic Acid, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Natural Color from Carrot and Hibiscus Extract, Organic Monk Fruit Extract.

Specs: 500 mg Sodium, 100 mg Magnesium, 170 mg Calcium, 470 mg Potassium

On COA: Would not provide COA when requested. Response: "We can't provide those."

Ivy's Thoughts: ❌ This brand is a definite no from me. In addition to not wanting to provide their COA, they use natural flavors (undisclosed). It's too bad, because their dosing is on the higher end for the Sodium.

Just Ingredients

Ingredients: (Many flavors, this is Mango:) Organic Mango, Citric Acid (Cassava Root), Potassium Citrate (Electrolyte), Organic Coconut Water, Magnesium Citrate (Electrolyte), Organic Lemon, Sodium Chloride (Electrolyte), Lemon Extract, Calcium Citrate (Electrolyte), Organic Stevia Leaf, Organic Monk Fruit

Specs: 100 mg Sodium, 145 mg Chloride, 300 mg Potassium, 50 mg Magnesium

They also have a Performance line with higher dosing: 600 mg Sodium, 300 mg Potassium, 50 mg Magnesium, 930 mg Chloride.

On COA: Results are posted on their website in the "3rd Party Testing (COA)" section of each product page.

Ivy's Thoughts: Clean ingredients, no natural flavors, transparent testing. This is a popular brand often recommended in non toxic circles. They have 2 lines: one for general hydration and another for active users ("performance line"). The performance line is very very well dosed for active individuals who sweat a lot. Their regular line is perfectly fine for general hydration support. Some people don't like Stevia. It's a personal choice.

Kono Nutrition

Ingredients: Organic Lemon Powder, Non-GMO Citric Acid (from Cassava Root), Organic Monk Fruit Extract, Orange Extract, Lime Extract

Specs: 540 mg Sodium, 200 mg Potassium, 60 mg Magnesium

On COA: Results are posted on their website in the "FAQ" section of each product page.

Ivy's Thoughts: Clean ingredients, transparent testing, and excellent dosing. The dose for the 3 main electrolyte components are all within meaningful ranges. Would be a great option for both general hydration support and active users. This is a great choice!

Liquid IV

Ingredients: (Many flavors. This one is Lemon Lime:) Cane Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide, Stevia Leaf Extract (Rebaudioside A), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Natural Flavors, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Vitamin B5 (Calcium D-Pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin).

Specs: 560 mg Sodium, 370 mg Potassium, and added vitamins.

On COA: They did not provide it when I first requested it, but simply replied back with a statement that they do test. I asked for it again, but did not hear back.

Ivy's Thoughts: ❌ They have collaborations with Ring Pop candy and Dyed Popsicles. That is probably enough said 😂. The first ingredient is sugar. They use Natural Flavors. Some flavors have artificial sweetener. No thanks!

LMNT

Ingredients: (Many flavors. This is Pink Lemonade:) Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Raspberry Powder, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Lemon Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract

Specs: 1000 mg Sodium, 200 mg Potassium, 60 mg Magnesium.

On COA: They referred me to their Quality Testing page which has COAs available for download. 

Ivy's Thoughts: ❌ This brand does use Natural Flavors. Despite marketing the product as "all natural," "sugar-free," and "keto-friendly," the company hid an estimated 300 mg to 550 mg of maltodextrin per serving under the blanket term "natural flavors". Not exactly the transparency I look for from brands. No thanks!

Minerals & Chill

Ingredients: Citric Acid (non-GMO), Lemon Extract, Organic Monk Fruit Extract, Lime Extract

Specs: 490 mg Sodium, 375 mg Potassium, 250 mg Magnesium, 400 mg Vitamin C

On COA: They would not provide it, citing confidentiality. I offered them to redact all information except the test results, but I did not hear back.

Ivy's Thoughts: This is excellent dosing for the 3 main electrolyte components and the addition of Vitamin C really makes this a premium choice. Clean ingredients. I wish they would have provided a copy of their COA, but I do know this is a newer brand, so hopefully they can do more testing as they grow. Women-owned too! Love to see it. 

Nectar

Ingredients: Organic Fruit Flavor (missing exact ingredients), Pink Himalayan Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate, Calcium Citrate, Non-GMO Citric & Malic Acid, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract

Specs: 100 mg Sodium, 150 mg Chloride, 250 mg Potassium, 50 mg Magnesium

Ivy's Thoughts: I'm usually put off by brands that make it difficult to contact them. Their website has a "chat with us" option, but doesn't actually allow you to chat with them. It just has a bunch of how-to articles. The 'contact us' page routes you back to the same help articles. No submission form. I have questions about their testing, and also their "organic flavors" because they have many many flavors that I have not seen achieved with organic flavors before, and I don't see a specific ingredient name for exactly what is in each one. But I don't have a way of getting these answers. If someone who works for Nectar sees this, please contact me.

Nooma

Ingredients: Organic Evaporated Coconut Water, Organic Lemon Juice Powder, Himalayan Pink Salt, Organic Orange Flavor, Magnesium Citrate, Organic Lemon Flavor, Organic Stevia Leaf

Specs: 450 mg Sodium, 300 mg Potassium, 40 mg Magnesium

On COA: They never responded to any of my emails. The chat icon on their website does not connect you to a real person. And there is no contact us page.

Ivy's Thoughts: It was really frustrating contacting them... I would have loved to recommend them because I really appreciate them using all organic ingredients and their sodium and potassium dosage was very good. But the customer service seems impossible since I had no way to reach them other than an email I found, which went unanswered after 2 attempts.

Nuun

Ingredients: Dextrose, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate, Stevia Leaf Extract, And Less Than 2% Of Carrot Juice Concentrate (For Color), Calcium Citrate, Sea Salt, Hibiscus Juice Concentrate (For Color), Beta-Carotene (For Color)

Specs: 300 mg Sodium, 40 mg Chloride, 150 mg Potassium, 25 mg Magnesium

Ivy's Thoughts: ❌ They would not share their COAs ("Unfortunately, COA information is not available for public access."). This brand is owned by Nestle. If you know anything about Ivy & Fields, it's that we are not very fond of mega corporations. 

Paleo Valley

Ingredients: (various flavors; this is the Lemon Lime) Organic Coconut Water Powder (4.6 g), seaweed extract, sea salt, organic lemon fruit flavor, organic luo han guo (monkfruit) fruit extract, organic lemon fruit juice powder flavor, organic lime fruit flavor.

Specs: 400 mg Sodium, 280 mg Potassium, 160 mg Magnesium, 80 mg Calcium

On COA: They did not respond to my emails. Website says "Essential Electrolytes has been third party tested to guarantee it is safe and free of harmful ingredients." But they do not provide any more information.

Ivy's Thoughts: They are using organic flavors which is great. (Read my article on organic vs. natural flavors here.) Their electrolytes are also coming from natural sources like coconut water, sea water, etc. and appear at meaningful levels in the product. However, they did not respond to my emails requesting third party testing results. I would love to recommend them, but it is hard to reach someone. 

Redmond Re-Lyte

Ingredients: Non-GMO Citric Acid, Redmond Real Salt®(Sea Salt), Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavors (Cranberry, Apple, Lemon, and Lime), Magnesium Glycinate, Magnesium Malate, Calcium Carbonate, Stevia Leaf Extract, and Coconut Water Powder. Redmond Real Salt® contains naturally-occurring trace minerals.

Specs: 810 mg Sodium, 400 mg Potassium, 50 mg Magnesium, 50 mg Calcium

On COA: They did not provide it, but did send a lengthy email on heavy metals safety.

Ivy's Thoughts: I cannot recommend this brand because they use natural flavors. They also did not give a direct answer to the third party testing question.

Roots & Leaves Clean Hydration

Ingredients: Sodium (as Himalayan Pink Salt) 500mg, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 200mg, Calcium (as calcium citrate) 25 mg, Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) 100mg, Potassium (as potassium chloride) 400 mg, granulated lime juice, granulated lemon juice, stevia leaf extract, turmeric and spirulina (for color).

Specs: 500 mg Sodium, 400 mg Potassium, 100 mg Magnesium Citrate, 25 mg Calcium, 200 mg Vitamin C

On COA: If you escalate your request to see a COA, they will refer you to another team member who will provide the certificate of analysis.

Ivy's Thoughts: These are great specs. All electrolyte ingredients appear at meaningful levels and the addition of Vitamin C and Calcium is a nice touch! This is a great choice!

Santa Cruz Paleo Electrolytes

Ingredients: (various flavors, this is their Mango flavor) Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Himalayan Pink Salt, Natural Flavor, Magnesium Glycinate, Potassium Chloride, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Specs: 1000 mg Sodium, 200 mg Potassium, 60 mg Magnesium

On COA: No response.

Ivy's Thoughts: I cannot recommend this brand because they use natural flavors. They also did not respond to my third party testing question.

Seeking Health

Ingredients: (unflavored only!) Potassium Bicarbonate, Himalayan Pink Salt, Di-Magnesium Malate, Inositol Hexanicotinate (Niacin), Creatine, PEAK ATP®, Malic acid

Specs: 150 mg Sodium, 233 mg Chloride, 500 mg Potassium, 25 mg Niacin, 1.6 g of Creatine + PEAK ATP®

On COA: They shared their COA with me quite easily. They test for heavy metals, microbes, but also the potency of their electrolytes.

Ivy's Thoughts: I cannot recommend the flavored options because they use natural flavors. However, their unflavored variety could be an option. I found it interesting that they add Creatine, Niacin, and a trademarked form of ATP called PEAK ATP®. Product claims that by supporting cellular energy production they can help hydration from the inside out. Personally, I prefer to take my creatine separately, but this is an interesting option.

Superieur Electrolytes

Ingredients: Himalayan Sea Salt, Organic Rice Syrup Solids, Non GMO Citric Acid, Natural Raspberry Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract, Bamboo Stem Extract

Specs: 10 mg Sodium, 160 mg Potassium, 70 mg Vitamin C, 35 mg Calcium, 12 mg Trace Ionic Sea Minerals

Ivy's Thoughts: I don't recommend this one. In addition to using Natural Flavors, the dosing seems low.

Taylor Dukes Wellness

Ingredients: (several flavors; this one is Strawberry Lemonade) Unrefined sea salt, organic strawberry powder, organic coconut water powder, citric acid (from cassava root), lemon extract, organic stevia leaf extract. 

Specs: 700 mg Sodium, 100 mg of Potassium Citrate, 150 mg Magnesium Citrate

On COA: They share their COAs directly on their website for download.

Ivy's Thoughts: Great dosage for each of the 3 electrolyte components. They also use organic flavors and fruit powders (no natural or artificial powders). I also liked that their COAs were directly available on their website. Their electrolytes are also now NSF Contents Certified. This is a great choice! 

Thorne

Ingredients: Citric Acid, Flavors, Rebaudioside M (from stevia), Silicon Dioxide, Malic Acid, Calcium Silicate, Beet Juice (color).

Specs: 480 mg Sodium, 750 mg Chloride, 99 mg Potassium, 40 mg Magnesium

Ivy's Thoughts: I cannot recommend because they are using "Flavors". Also some anti-caking ingredients which I believe are unnecessary. Most of the brands here have figured out how to make a formula without them. In addition, this is a brand to watch because Unilever is considering buying them out. I am not a fan of mega corps. 

Triquetra Health

Ingredients: (liquid version:) electrolytes + reverse osmosis water; (they also have a capsule version:) electrolytes + hypromellose and rice fiber

Specs: (liquid) 104 mg Sodium, 430 mg Chloride, 150 mg Potassium, 36 mg Magnesium, 50 mg Calcium, 100 mg Fulvic Acid Extract, 20 mg Humic Acid Extract

(capsule) 125 mg Sodium, 500 mg Chloride, 130 mg Potassium, 60 mg Magnesium Chloride, 50 mg Calcium, 100 mg Fulvic Acid Extract, 20 mg Humic Acid Extract

On COA: They easily shared their COAs with me for both the liquid and capsule version. They also noted that we can always request a COA for the specific lot we purchase so you can see the results for the exact product you are consuming.

Ivy's Thoughts: I love many of Triquetra's products because they source their vitamins and minerals from natural sources and have always answered my questions without hesitation. Here they are using 100% ionic minerals. It is also extremely affordable. Their liquid bottle contains 96 servings! Because of its balanced dosing, I'd consider this a better option than the Trace Minerals/Concentrace that is more "popular." The capsule option is also nice for anyone who just wants to swallow a pill and go on with their day!

Ultima Replenisher

Ingredients: (several flavors; this is Raspberry) Magnesium Citrate, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Potassium Phosphate, Natural Raspberry Flavor (with other Natural Flavors), Potassium Aspartate, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate, Rebaudioside A (Organic Stevia Leaf Extract), Calcium Lactate, Color Blend (Beet Juice and Annatto Extract), Zinc Citrate and Manganese Citrate.

Specs: 55 mg Sodium, 78 mg Chloride, 250mg Potassium, 100 mg Magnesium, 100 mg Vitamin C, 47 mg Calcium

On COA: I did not receive a response.

Ivy's Thoughts: I cannot recommend this brand because they use Natural Flavors. They also did not respond to my request for third party testing results.

Waterboy

Ingredients: Pink Himalayan Salt, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavor, Magnesium Malate, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract

Specs: 550 mg Sodium, 830 mg Chloride, 140 mg Potassium, 20 mg Magnesium

On COA: Did not send.

Ivy's Thoughts: I cannot recommend this brand because they use Natural Flavors. They did respond to my request for third party testing results, but never sent the COA. It's a shame because their branding is so cute. 😅

Chart: Electrolytes At-A-Glance

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists do change, so please double-check labels before purchasing. These lists were collected in Spring 2026.

We really encourage you to go back to the previous section to read the details on these, but here is a quick high-level comparison that might help quickly narrow down your choices.

Our Top Picks

After exchanging emails with dozens of brands, reviewing ingredient lists, specs, and test results, here are my top picks.

As a reminder, this information was collected in late Spring/early Summer 2026. Please check for the latest information in case of formula changes and new information.

I chose these because they all had clean ingredients and transparent third party testing. I've included the supplement specs so you can easily compare them if you are looking for specific dosing.

Find Your Match

• If you are active, sweat a lot, or need to up your hydration significantly, then Just Ingredients Performance Line, Kono Nutrition, Roots & Leaves Clean Hydration, or Taylor Dukes Wellness are probably your best bet.
• If you are looking for the most cost effective option, then Triquetra Health Liquid wins by a landslide.
• If you want some added Vitamin C and a very well dosed formula, then Roots & Leaves Clean Hydration is for you.
• If you don't want to drink your electrolytes and prefer a pill, Triquetra also puts their formula in capsules! So unique!

I hope you enjoyed this research project! You can find the clean options from this list on our Electrolytes Shopping Guide. For more clean recommendations across every category from kitchen to clothing to personal care, check out our guides here!

You may also be interested in our Protein Powders research project and Creatine research project.