SaltStick  FastChews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets - 10 Tablets

$3.50

As chewable electrolyte tablets, SaltStick FastChews start working within minutes, providing a faster, more convenient way to stay hydrated—with no mixing and no waiting. Just chew!

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Features

  • Unique, fast-acting electrolyte formulation that mirrors the profile of electrolytes lost in sweat
  • Each 2-tablet serving contains 100 mg sodium, 30 mg potassium, 10 mg calcium, 6 mg magnesium and just 10 calories
  • No water needed for consumption
  • Great-tasting, natural flavors that mimic a sweet tart
  • Helps reduce muscle cramping and heat stress, boost stamina and maintain electrolyte levels
  • Great for travel, sports, camping, hiking and hangovers
  • Comes in a resealable packet—perfect for keeping in your pocket, hiking gear or glove box
  • Non-GMO; gluten-free; vegan
  • Sweetened with natural stevia; no artificial colors, sweeteners or flavors
  • Suggested use: Chew 2 tablets every 30 minutes of exercise; drink water as needed
  • Each packet contains 10 tablets
  • Nutrition facts and ingredients displayed here may differ from what is printed on the packaging; information on packaging reflects actual contents

Made in USA.

Ingredients: Dextrose, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, calcium gluconate, magnesium citrate, citric acid, stearic acid, natural flavor, magnesium stearate, Reb A (stevia leaf extract)
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Technical Specs

Best Use

Multisport

Servings per Container

5 serving(s)

Serving Size

2 tablets

Best Consumed

Before / During / After Activity

Gluten Free

Yes

Non-GMO

Yes

Vegan

Yes

Reviews
171 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

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Product Rating

76 out of 81 (94%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly Tasty!!
JonnyRob
8 years ago
Contrary to what other reviewers have said I've found these to be quite refreshing. The instructions say 2 every 20 minutes during vigorous exercise in the heat. That sounded a lot and friends have expressed concern at the volume I'm consuming (when exercising vigorously in the heat) but my nausea, cramping and light headedness I used to suffer from doesn't happen anymore. I can also drink as much water as I feel I need to without worrying about over hydrating. I'm using these for trail Marathon training in desert conditions. Also. The packaging... Its not that bad. But I read somewhere that they use the wrapping that they do because its biodegradable.
JonnyRob
Los Angeles, CA, United States
17 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars
Great product in awful packaging
Scott M2
8 years ago
These little guys seem to really replenish the electrolytes I lose while sweating in the desert. They taste quite bad but that’s OK. I just pop something else in my mouth with them (like jelly beans). My complaint is the packaging – almost impossible to get them unwrapped without littering tiny bits of foil. I quit buying them…
Scott M2
AZ, United States
10 people found this review helpful

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JonnyRob
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Surprisingly Tasty!!

8 years ago

Contrary to what other reviewers have said I've found these to be quite refreshing. The instructions say 2 every 20 minutes during vigorous exercise in the heat. That sounded a lot and friends have expressed concern at the volume I'm consuming (when exercising vigorously in the heat) but my nausea, cramping and light headedness I used to suffer from doesn't happen anymore. I can also drink as much water as I feel I need to without worrying about over hydrating. I'm using these for trail Marathon training in desert conditions. Also. The packaging... Its not that bad. But I read somewhere that they use the wrapping that they do because its biodegradable.

Yes , I recommend this product
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MeredithR
Northern Virginia
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Good electrolyte solution

7 years ago

I bought these on a whim, and I’m impressed! The lemon-lime ones taste like intense Sweetarts. I liked them the first time I tasted them, and I got used to the taste by the second or third time I tried them and didn’t find them as intense. I’m not a runner or endurance athlete, but I like to go hiking when it’s hot and I sweat a lot. Four of these tablets (two servings) is a little more than the amount of sodium and potassium in 16 ounces of Gatorade, but without all the sugar (and flavors and colors, if you care about such things). I definitely can tell when I need electrolytes, and can tell that these meet that need!

Yes , I recommend this product
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FloridaMark
Where-ever, USA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

These are a must have for desert workouts!

7 years ago

These are a must have for biking, running or hiking in the desert! Welcome to Southern Arizona, it is a dry heat!

Yes , I recommend this product
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Tim_W
Rocklin, CA
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing results

4 years ago

I'm a bit of a skeptic about electrolyte supplements but I was on a hike tonight in reasonably warm weather (low 90s) and, just as we got back to the parking lot one of the hikers collapsed from leg cramps. I gave her a couple of these tablets—which she chewed and took with some water. Within minutes she was feeling better and back on her feet. As a result, I think these have earned a permanent place in my backpack.

Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product
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Anonymous
New Hampshire
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Great results, terrible taste

1 year ago

I read a lot of reviews about these chews before buying, so I was not expecting these to taste great. But I didn't expect to be gagging these down 2 hours into a long run. I'm not too picky and I don't need GREAT tasting products. But dang, these were tough to swallow. Now, taste aside, these are SUPER effective. They satiated my usual salt cravings during my long run and I felt strong all the way to the end. I may end up trying the salt caps (no chewing) even though those would not be so fast acting. All in all, I do think the bad taste is worth it. If you sweat a lot, or experience heat stress during your longer workouts, these are worth a try.

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
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AHoops
Columbus, OH
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Good course of electrolytes

1 year ago

Taste good and don’t upset my stomach. The recommended dose is 2 tablets every 15-20 minutes. I found that to be very excessive and it caused me to drain my water bladder very quickly as I was extremely thirsty from all of the sodium I had put in my body, which made my stomach sloshy by the end of my hike. I found that taking 1 every half hour was a better rate of consumption for me.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
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JessicaN
San Diego, CA, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great electrolyte supplements for long runs

8 years ago

Love these (orange flavor). It's a bit tart, but it's perfect for long runs or hikes, to prevent dehydration and cramping. I take one about every 30-40 minutes (usually for runs over 90 minutes). Small and easy to fit in a handheld or vest, they're ideal to supplement training or race day fuel. I usually have these and nuun on me at all times :)

Yes , I recommend this product
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mags274
Rochester, MN
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Good-bye Charlie-Horse

5 years ago

These are amazing and a must-buy when outdoors. Always keep a pack in my bag for “just-in-case” situations. Helps a lot to prevent me from having Charlie-Horses.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Flagra
NV
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for on the go

2 years ago

Bought and used the Orange flavor. Used these on our Rim2Rim hike in the Grand Canyon and they worked great. I will also say I tend to sweat a lot and have run into being low on electrolytes before. Taste is meh due to having them in chewable form they can be very intense. Definitely recommend having your water ready as you chew to disperse the intensity a little, should be drinking water right before and after anyways. Used one every 2ish hours and they kept me in top shape. Will be taking these with next time I do a strenuous hike or backpacking for myself but also for emergencies.

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
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Dalbert
Fresno, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Makes Obstacle Course Running Easier

8 years ago

I bought these because I participate in Spartan runs. Taking these while competing helps prevent muscle cramping. And they taste GOOD!

Yes , I recommend this product
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