Optimal Electrolyte Suitability and AllergensUpdated 13 days ago

Is Optimal Electrolyte free from GMOs? 

Testing confirms that Optimal Electrolyte is free from GMO markers. 

Are there any warnings or side effects of using Optimal Electrolyte? 

Warnings
Do not consume Optimal Electrolyte with any other liquid except for water, and always consume with water. 

Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare practitioner prior to use. Do not use if tamper seal is damaged. Consult with a healthcare professional prior to use if you are undergoing treatment for diabetes or any medical condition, or if you are using medications (esp. insulin, aspirin, or other medications that might affect blood sugar levels, or diuretics). 

Side Effects
Side effects may include: 

• Upset stomach
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headaches

Headaches are rarely experienced. In the event a headache occurs from drinking Optimal Electrolyte, talk to your health professional about adding additional salt. Low sodium due to weakened adrenals or the ketogenic diet may contribute to headaches when more potassium is consumed.
 
If you believe that you are experiencing any adverse reactions, please see your healthcare professional immediately and discontinue use. Each individual may react differently to any product or supplement. We always recommend that you consult with your healthcare professional prior to considering the use of Optimal Electrolyte Powder or any supplement, especially when pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Does Optimal Electrolyte contain gluten or grains? 

Optimal Electrolyte is gluten-free. 

Optimal Electrolyte does not contain grains. 

Does Optimal Electrolyte contain histamine? 

Our lab test results show that the Berry and lemonade flavor contain less than 2.5 ppm of histamine content, which is considered negative for histamine content. 

We have not yet tested the orange flavor, however, we suspect that this flavor is also very low in histamine as well. 

Is the citric acid in Optimal Electrolytes derived from mold? 

The citric acid is produced by fermenting sugar cane using aspergillus niger. There is no mold or yeast in the finished product.

Why is chloride not added to Optimal Electrolyte powder? 

Optimal Electrolyte is more focused on the intracellular hydration of the cell vs the plasma extracellular hydration.
 
Many people struggle with intracellular hydration as they already have sufficient hydration in the plasma. The issue is they have difficulty moving water from their blood to inside their cell.

Moving water from the blood to inside the cell is a highly energy dependent process and actually requires 40% of the body's energy at rest.

This is why there is added D-Ribose (building block for ATP), creatine (muscle hydration) and niacin (supporting NAD production and mitochondria).

While some people are very dehydrated and do need sodium and chloride, the majority of the population consume enough - actually excessive amounts - of NaCl (sodium chloride)

Sodium deficiency affects only about 1.9% of the USA population while potassium deficiency impacts well over 90% of the population.

If one does not consume enough salt or they are struggling with aldosterone issues or are losing sodium for some reason, then they may add sodium as sodium chloride to Optimal Electrolyte quite easily.

A number of people already do add additional sodium as sodium chloride, sea salt or Himalayan pink salt to Optimal Electrolyte.

For those who are sweating excessively from working out, hot climates or a professional athlete, they should add additional Sodium as sodium chloride or sea salt or Himalayan pink salt.

For those experiencing diarrhea or vomiting, they, too, should add additional sodium.

Those with normal to high blood pressure should do well with Optimal Electrolyte.

Those with lower blood pressure (< 100 systolic) should consider adding additional sodium to Optimal Electrolyte.

Here is a great article on sodium (chloride) which goes into more detail:
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/sodium

How much actual bicarbonate is in each serving of Optimal Electrolyte and does it negatively affect my health?

There is approximately 307.5 mg bicarbonate per serving of Optimal Electrolyte.
Bicarbonate is well known for buffering acidity. The reason the bicarbonate form of potassium is used in Optimal Electrolyte is many individuals are acidic in nature which contributes to increased lactate production. When you exercise, you consume glucose and burn it as fuel. As glucose is burned, glucose stores diminish and pH decreases. This process can increase anaerobic lactate production. Increased lactate increases muscle tightness and pain. By using the bicarbonate form, this may raise the pH which then reduces lactate production and thus may reduce muscle soreness due to exercise. The bicarbonate is there to help reduce acidity and help support the aerobic utilization of fuel.† 

According to Dr Lynch, here at the benefits of consuming bicarbonate†:
- reduce acidity of environment leads to improved energy utilization
- reduced lactate
- Less sore muscles due to exercise  

Known potential side effects and Dr Lynch's suggestions from Optimal Electrolyte †: 

• According to Dr Lynch, bicarbonates by nature reduce acid. In some people, if taking Optimal Electrolyte on an empty stomach, they may experience what is called 'Rebound Acidity'. Dr lynch states that this is because the bicarbonates reduce the stomach acid and the cells respond by increasing stomach acid production vigorously. This is a natural response and a sign that your stomach acid production is quite strong! If this happens to you at times, Dr Lynch recommends to simply eat a couple bites of food and the burning should cease.
  
  You may also consider drinking Optimal Electrolyte more slowly throughout the day. Health professionals have reported a significant improvement in side effects with their patients when they inform them to sip Optimal Electrolyte throughout the day in a water bottle vs drinking it all at once.
  Be sure that you are mixing Optimal Electrolyte in enough water. If you are mixing a full scoop in a half a glass, it will increase the concentration of the bicarbonates and increase risk of rebound acidity. Be sure you are mixing a scoop into a full glass of filtered water.
  
  
• If drinking Optimal Electrolyte with meals, you may experience reduced ability to digest your food. Consider reducing the serving size of Optimal Electrolyte to only 1/2 scoop per 8 oz glass of filtered water. Dr Lynch states that individuals should not drink much of anything while eating as this may dilute digestive acids and enzymes thereby reduce digestion.
  If digestion is an issue when drinking Optimal Electrolyte, individuals can try consuming lemon juice or touch of apple cider vinegar before meals to help support stomach acid.†
  
  In short, here are ways to support the side effects of bicarbonate†:
  - Try adding lemon juice or touch of apple cider vinegar before meals to support digestion
  - Sip Optimal Electrolyte during the day, instead of drinking all at once
  - Don't drink Optimal Electrolyte during meals

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.