LMNT Recharge

LMNT Recharge sits at the top of this list because it solves the core summer hydration problem better than anything else: it replaces what heavy sweaters actually lose. At 1,000 mg of sodium per stick packet — the highest on this list — it addresses the primary electrolyte deficit from sweat without introducing the 11–19 grams of sugar that drag down mainstream alternatives. Pair that with 200 mg of potassium and 60 mg of magnesium, and you have a complete three-mineral formula in a single serving. The formula is grounded in published science, with LMNT maintaining a dedicated research library at science.drinklmnt.com that explains the physiological rationale for each electrolyte ratio. That intellectual transparency is rare in this category and lends credibility that competitors' marketing claims cannot match. Twelve flavors cover everything from citrus salt to watermelon to unflavored, and the stick-packet format makes tossing one into a gym bag or hiking daypack trivially easy. The trade-offs are real but narrow. At approximately $1.13 per serving, LMNT is mid-tier on price — cheaper than Cure Hydration and Gatorade Gatorlyte, but roughly double Re-Lyte's cost. Potassium at 200 mg is the lowest among the high-sodium options, which matters if your diet is also low in potassium-rich foods. And for people whose primary goal is daily light hydration rather than athletic performance, 1,000 mg of sodium per serving is likely more than they need. For its intended audience — keto athletes, fasters, endurance runners, and anyone who ends a summer workout with visible salt rings on their shirt — LMNT Recharge is the most complete electrolyte powder on the market in 2026.