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Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving

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Vitalyte electrolyte and glucose replacement drink can prolong exercise time, relieve thirst and prevent muscle cramps.

Vitalyte drink is in powder form and should be mixed according to directions for the best results; add 1 scoop of powder to 8 fl. oz. of water
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Ingredients: glucose, citric acid, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, dibasic potassium phosphate, ascorbic acid, sodium chloride, magnesium gluconate, calcium gluconate, natural citrus flavor, and natural color (annato).

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Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving Customer Reviews

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Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving

4.9

(based on 27 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Goes down easy (24)
Good value (23)
Good taste (20)
Provides A boost (13)
Nutritional (12)

Cons

Best Uses

Quick boost (8)
Men (7)
Women (6)
Everyday use (5)
During ride (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Weekend warrior (9), Competitive athlete (6), Runner (6), Hiker (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

Reviewed by 27 customers

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Mar

2008

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!

By Wings33

from Encinitas, CA

About Me Weekend Warrior

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Life Saver
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use

Comments about Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving:

[...] I was really sick and was going through heavy treatments for my ovarian problems and he recommended this product to help with my dehydration. IT LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE! And it got me through the day. Not only did it taste great, but it was great for me. With the almost entire glucose content and sodium/postassium make-up, Vitalyte was exactly what I needed, without all the stuff I didn't need to weigh me down and sit in my stomach. I have been an athlete my whole life and this is by far the most superior product I have ever come across. I am a brand loyalist for life!! It is my mission to tell everyone I can about this product. Thank you Bill Gookin! But, also thank you REI for carrying this product [...] To all who are reading, try it! You won't regret it. Hopefully it will make an impact on your life, as it has on mine. I drink it everyday and will continue for as long as I can. Cheers!!

Nov

2007

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Don't get lost without it

By sixscrews

from Madison, WI

About Me SW US Archaeologist

See all my reviews

Pros

Balanced electrolytes
Not too much sugar

Cons

Tends to cake

Best Uses

Hot country activities
Rehydration

Comments about Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving:

This is the right stuff - forget the ****aids and the other weird colored stuff. Hydralyte gives you the right amount of potassium, sodium and sugars to keep going when you are working hard in a dry environment.

I have been using it for more than 15 years, from the Grand Canyon to peaks in the Rockies to the Sonoara desert and nothing is better.

As with any other sugar-containing drink, make sure you sanitize your equipment as soon as possible after use - a touch of bleach or strong hydrogen peroxide solution does the trick.

Jan

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Glucose; Easy to mix; great value

By Surutome

from Redmond, WA

About Me Competitive Athlete, Weekend Warrior

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy to mix
Glucose
Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value

Cons

None

Best Uses

Endurance Sports
Quick Boost

Comments about Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving:

It is important for me that glucose is the top ingredient in my sports drink. Originally bought this because cheapest glucose drink in REI - and found this is far better than more expensive sports drinks. It resolves easily and leaves no residue in the bottle. I pack this in small bags and carry when I go on a long bike ride or inline skate. Because it is low sodium, I use salt pills on hot days.

Nov

2007

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Stuff to Rehydrate!

By Michael The Original QA Guy

from SeaTac, Washington

About Me Walk Hike 12 miwk

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Provides A Boost

Cons

None

Best Uses

After Hike Drink
Pre-Hike Drink
Quick Boost

Comments about Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving:

Drink 1/2 liter with a Cliff Bar before hike and carry 1 liter to drink during hike.

Nov

2010

(4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Zesty Orange claims bottles forever!

By macraig

from Sacramento, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Good Value
Tasty

Cons

Leaves PERMANENT odor
Leaves PERMANENT stain

Best Uses

After Riding
Before Riding
During Ride

Comments about Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving:

I personally liked this flavor best, but it permanently ruined a $10 no-odor-no-taste water bottle. It not only stained it orange, it left a permanent orange odor as well. Nothing I tried removed it completely (though isopropanol removed some). None of the other flavors did this, only Zesty Orange. I had bought the smaller 4-serving packets of each flavor, intending to buy the 80-serving container of whichever I liked best; I still bought the large container, but I was forced to choose one of the non-staining flavors that wasn't really my preference.

I contacted Gookinaid about the staining, and they acknowledged the problem, were aware of it and apologized, but refused to reimburse me for the ruined bottle. I was told that the problem was the beta carotene they had added to it FOR COLORING. I would have been more understanding if they had placed a clearly worded caution on the package, but they failed to do even that in spite of being aware of it. Fortunately REI was understanding instead, and replaced the specific bottle (that I had bought there). Thank goodness I didn't try this out in my water bladder.

You've been warned: be prepared to dedicate whatever (plastic) container you put the Zesty Orange flavor in to the exclusive use of it.

Nov

2007

(4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent for any age, any sport

By XC mommy

from Tustin, CA

About Me Lymphoma survivor

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Go green-reuse UR bottle
Good Taste
Good Value
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Men
Quick Boost
Safegreat for kids
Women

Comments about Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving:

My marathon husband loves it, never makes you queasy. My young kids can drink it daily in lunch packs, or for their cross country workouts to hydrate and recover. It's glucose and fructose NOT sugar and artificial colors so I can drink it too, I'm a lymphoma survivor. Cancer loves sugar so I love that I can drink this as part of my recovery without jeapordizing my health. Go Green - no more plastic gatorade or water bottles - re-use your own container, washes out easy. I recommend it to anyone!

Jun

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Stuff

By mark100177

from San Diego, CA

About Me Weekend Warrior

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving:

I've been using Gookinaid for about 4 or 5 years, so obviously, I'm pretty happy with it. It doesn't contain stuff like HCFS in it and it is reasonably priced. I tried the Orange flavor when they changed up the look of the product packaging. The Orange flavor stained every single one of the bottles that I used with it. I've never bothered buying the orange flavor ever since. My favorites are citrus and lemon. Lemon does stain, but not nearly as dark as Orange.

Sep

2007

(3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

good stuff!!!

By sasa

from oceanside

About Me Competitive Athlete, massage therapist, Runner, Weekend Warrior

See all my reviews

Pros

Be even cooler
Cheaper than vitaminwater
Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Helps if you feel sick
Nutritional
ORANGE is the best flavor
Provides A Boost
Screw gatorade
Tasty

Cons

Best Uses

As A Snack
Everyday Use
Men
Quick Boost
Women

Comments about Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving:

I love mr.gookinaid!

Nov

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

best wet thing since beer

By Mountain Hound

from Pacific Northwest

About Me Backcountry skier, Climber, Cyclist, Hiker-backpacker, Runner

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Pros

Good Value
No bad after-taste
No saccharin
Tasty

Cons

Best Uses

Before-during-after work
Daily Use

Comments about Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving:

Best overall electrolyte drink out there, in my experience. I've been using it for years now. The price is less than half of some other drink powders. Clean and crisp (and desireable!) flavors. I most recommend the cool citrus and lemonade flavors - they are the easiest to drink consistently and long-term if you use drink mixes often. While some drink mixes advertise their lack of sugar (and calories), I'm a fan of the moderately sweet taste and the little sugar bump it gives during an adventure. Great performance for workout recovery. Works just as well for alpine climbing as for a hangover, too.

Jun

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for field electrolyte balance!

By Mtn. Rope Safety Courses

from Signal Mountain, TN.

About Me Rescue Instructor, Weekend Warrior

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Improves hydration
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

Electrolyte balance
Men
Women

Comments about Vitalyte Drink Mix - 80 Serving:

I reccommend this product to rescuers in order to maintain proper electrolyte balance along with hydration! It has revived people on the trail, when they have become dehydrated and help support good hydration for rescuers during long mountain rescues. I like the orange best and drink it all day during the long hot days in the field.