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SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules

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Take SaltStick Electrolyte salt capsules while you run, bike, swim and play sports to help minimize muscle cramping, heat stress, and fatigue due to unbalanced electrolyte levels.

Each capsule contains 215mg of sodium, 63mg of potassium, 11mg of magnesium and 22mg of calcium; contains 100 IU of vitamin D to help the body absorb calcium
SaltStick capsules are formulated to resemble the electrolytes lost through sweating
Take 1 capsule every 30 - 60 min. to replace electrolytes lost during exercise
SaltStick Electrolyte salt capsules are gluten free and vegan; contain no sweeteners and zero calories
Bottle contains 100 capsules
*Discount will be applied when you check out; offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

Ingredients: Sodium chloride, potassium citrate, potassium chloride, calcium citrate, calcium gluconate, magnesium citrate, magnesium gluconate, vitamin D3. Other ingredients: Magnesium stearate, stearic acid, hypromellose (vegetable capsule).

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Item 823163

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SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules Customer Reviews

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SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules

4.8

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Produces results (7)
Acts quickly (6)
No side effects (5)
Simple to take (5)

Cons

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- Reviewer Profile:
- Regular user (7), Health conscious (4)

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Apr

2013

5.0

Great for hiking and backpacking

By RockyRaccoon

from Central Coast, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Prevents Cramps
Prevents Insomnia

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules:

I was getting muscle cramps while hiking and backpacking, and insomnia afterwards. I thought the problem was dehydration, so drank even more water. And the doctor had me reduce salt for blood pressure. Cramps and insomnia kept getting worse.

I was sweating out too much salt and not replacing it.

Now I take SaltStick Caps and Caps Plus (with caffeine) every hour while hiking and backpacking. The cramps and insomnia stopped. Sometimes I forget, and both come back hard. My blood pressure is normal.

I also like that they come in vegetable capsules – most capsules are made from gelatin.

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Feb

2013

4.0

So helpful!!

By Kate Monster

from Tacoma, WA

About Me Recreational Runner

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Jam-packed With Goodness
Works Quickly

Cons

Pricey

Best Uses

Mid-run

Comments about SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules:

I used to get horrid migraines after almost every run. I take one of these about 30 minutes into my workout and I haven't had a headache since! These pills are awesome!

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Nov

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

My Best Running Companion

By I Miss Portland

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Health Conscious, Regular User

See all my reviews

Pros

Acts Quickly
No Side Effects
Produces Results
Simple To Take

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules:

I live in the south and have long struggled with the proper hydration/electrolyte replacement balance during the hot, humid summer months. Through lots of trial and error, this summer, I finally found the right combination of products. I received a sample of SaltStick during an event and have been using them ever since. I purchased the 100 count bottle from REI and used them all summer. For my long runs (18-20 miles) during the summer, I sip Vitalyte (another great product) for the first 45 minutes (16-20 oz). At this point, I take my first SaltStick. I supplement SaltSticks and AccelGel's and consume water during the rest of my run. So, every hour (at the 45 min mark (SaltStick) and 60 min mark (gel)), I am consuming a SaltStick and AccelGel. This gives me the proper sodium, magnesium, potassium, carb and calorie replacement that I need during my runs. I've seen some reports of SaltSticks creating upset stomach and vomiting, however, I've never experienced these symptoms. Using SaltSticks as an electrolyte replacement is much easier on the stomach vs. a sweet electrolyte drink. The capsules will melt if they are wet or soaked in sweat. I keep mine in a zip-lock baggie and pull them out when I need them. When I am sweating a ton, I typically feel an immediate surge of energy shortly after consuming a SaltStick. Drink with water.

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Sep

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Amazing Product! IM Proven!

By IM Dentist

from Scottsdale, AZ

About Me Health Conscious, Medical Professional, Regular User

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Pros

Acts Quickly
Easy Dosing
Produces Results

Cons

Best Uses

Electrolyte Replacement
Training in the Heat

Comments about SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules:

I can't say enough about this product...training for Ironman Kona in 2011, this product turned my high heat (110 degrees!) training around, allowing me to complete even the toughest and longest workouts without losing the electrolyte/hydration imbalance that I suffered from prior to using this product. Simply took 1 capsule/hour, and I noticed a huge improvement in my ability to produce sustained power on 100+ mile rides and 2+ hour runs.

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Jul

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

AWESOME RESULTS!

By LISAJ1011

from Dallas, TX

About Me Regular User

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Pros

Acts Quickly
Good Taste
No Side Effects
Produces Results
Simple To Take

Cons

Best Uses

DISTANCE RUNNING
Endurance sports
Triathlon

Comments about SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules:

I started taking Saltstick this year as I have begun my quest to become an Ironwoman! Having a weak digestive system really makes it hard finding suppliments that I can handle. Saltstick has worked! Thanks for carrying the 100 count bottles!

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Jul

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Salt Stick for Ultra Running

By Abby McPabby

from Denver, CO

About Me Health Conscious, Medical Professional, Regular User, Ultra runner

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Pros

Great electrolyte product
Produces Results
Simple To Take

Cons

Capsule melt when hot out

Best Uses

Endurance sports
Hot weather

Comments about SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules:

I use salt stick for ultra running (in runs >2 hrs).
It is a great electrolyte capsule w/ 5 major minerals.
Cons: Noticed capsules tend to melt when hotter temps.

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Jun

2011

5.0

Yes! Saltstick now at REI !!!!

By RobJones

from Dallas TX

About Me Marathon runner, Regular User, Triathlete

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Pros

Acts Quickly
No Side Effects
Produces Results
Simple To Take

Cons

Best Uses

Cycling
Running
Triathlon

Comments about SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules:

Saltstick is the most beneficial electolyte replacement I have used. I have tried other brands and with those was taking 2-3 tablets as compared to Saltsticks 1. I have seen a marked improvement in my training and race day due to having used this product. Also for cyclist/triathlete the in bar dispensors by Saltstick are amazing. no need to carry them in a pouch or on you!

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Jun

2011

5.0

Best Electrolyte Product

By Krista Schultz

from Boulder, CO

About Me Health Conscious, Regular User

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Pros

Acts Quickly
No Side Effects
Produces Results

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules:

SaltSticks are great for those long workouts on hot days. They contain a great balance of electrolytes to take with fluids. The sodium content is higher than most other products so you do not have to take as many to stay hydrated.

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Jun

2011

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect Formula

By JonathanS

from Newbury Park, CA

About Me Regular User

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Pros

Acts Quickly
No Side Effects
Produces Results
Simple To Take

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking
Mountaineering
Running

Comments about SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules:

I've been using SaltStick for around 3 years now and am overjoyed to finally see them on REI. For those unfamiliar with electrolyte replacement tablets, think of SaltStick as Gatorade in pill form, without the unneeded sugars and with a better electrolyte profile. Unlike other electrolyte replacement tablets, SaltStick is formulated to closely match the profile of salts the body loses during exertion. Simply put, the pills replenish exactly what you lose. I've used them during numerous ultra-marathon running events (usually taking about 2/hr, depending on water intake) and also for trekking around the world, most recently around Manaslu in Nepal. On that trek, about 4 days were in temperatures around 100 F, and SaltStick made a huge difference in keeping my electrolytes up, thus preventing cramping and improving my endurance. And, even though it's an off-label use, they came in handy when I had stomach difficulties due to food poisoning, circumstances where electrolyte replacement is a serious matter.

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