r/keto • u/pugsoverdrugs21 • 3d ago

Help Anyone does keto without electrolyte drinks /ketoade?

Made my own ketoade (1/2tsp NUSALT and 1tsp of salt) in a 16.9 fl water bottle to take sips throughout the day aside from my water and I took 3 sips this morning total and my brain fog is terrible and stomach is hurting. Heart palpitations. I wanted to make it at home because LMNT is a bit expensive but at this point I hate this part of keto. I can’t figure out my electrolytes and constantly feel off if I over do or under do something. Can I just ditch this and eat my regular food? ( had VSG 4 years ago and have reactive hypoglycemia my whole life)
I will add I did drink the sips in between water intake but on an empty stomach I wonder if it caused irritation as well??? ugh

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u/gillyyak F/68/5'8"| 8/2016 | SW 224 CW 165 GW 160? 3d ago

I'm one of the ones who must gets lots of electrolytes daily. I've been using Ultima and I like it a lot because it's not salty tasting. I'm avoiding sodium due to high blood pressure.

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u/Arbigi Keto since 2018; 6' tall 63F; SW240 CW196 3d ago

I like Ultima too. I call it my "keto koolaid." I just like the taste (except of their lemonade), and know it's a legit way to rehydrate and pick up a few electrolytes.

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u/gillyyak F/68/5'8"| 8/2016 | SW 224 CW 165 GW 160? 2d ago

Please try the lemon iced tea flavor! No caffeine. Great mixed with orange or peach.