Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration

Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration makes a compelling case for second place by combining the second-highest sodium on this list (810 mg) with the best value for money among the high-performance options at approximately $0.61 per serving. That's less than half the cost of LMNT while delivering nearly as much sodium and significantly more potassium — 400 mg versus LMNT's 200 mg — along with 50 mg of magnesium and the trace-mineral complexity of Real Salt, Redmond's Utah-mined unrefined salt that contributes 60+ trace minerals not found in commercially refined sodium chloride. The Real Salt differentiator is meaningful rather than marketing noise. Unrefined salt retains minerals like sulfur, boron, and iron at trace concentrations that standard NaCl processing strips away. Whether those trace minerals move the needle on daily hydration is an open question, but the sourcing transparency and clean-label positioning (zero sugar, zero calories across all flavors) give Re-Lyte credibility that its price point alone doesn't require. Redmond's status as the official electrolyte partner of Real Salt Lake in MLS (2025) adds institutional validation. Fourteen flavors — the widest range among the high-sodium entries — and a powder-tub format that rewards committed users make Re-Lyte a practical daily driver. The tub format does limit portability compared to LMNT's stick packets; for gym bags and travel, you'll need to bring your own container. And at 810 mg of sodium, it's still a significant dose — appropriate for active use but more than the average person needs from a light daily hydration drink. For budget-minded endurance athletes and everyday users who want real mineral content without real premium pricing, Re-Lyte is the standout value pick of summer 2026.