5Electrolytes Tabs
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Used for: endurance athletes
Summary
Powerbar 5Electrolytes Tabs is a hydration product with 250mg of sodium per serving.
Strengths
- Key ingredients are well supported by research.
- Good value at $0.64 per serving.
Weaknesses
- No major weaknesses.
Why it scores 73
How scoring works →Independent analysis No brand partnerships
The details
Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com
Sodium is the main electrolyte lost in sweat; replacing it supports fluid balance in long or hot sessions.
An electrolyte involved in muscle and nerve function; sweat losses are much smaller than sodium's.
Magnesium supports muscle and nerve function and sleep; many athletes fall short of the recommended intake. Supplementing helps mainly when intake is low. Glycinate and malate forms are well absorbed and gentle on the stomach.
An electrolyte and bone mineral; sweat losses are small compared with sodium.
Chloride is lost in sweat along with sodium, and is usually replaced along with it, as sodium chloride.
Around 3mg per kg of body weight reliably improves endurance performance and focus; count all caffeine sources across the day.
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Tested for sport
- NSF Certified for Sport
- Informed Sport
- Cologne ListListed by The Feed
Listed after passing a label check and a laboratory analysis for steroids and stimulants.
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Food & sourcing
- USDA Organic
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Diet claims
- Vegan: not stated
Brand or retailer label claim, not a certification.
- Gluten-free: yes
Brand or retailer label claim. In the US a gluten-free label means under 20 ppm gluten.
- Dairy-free: yes
From the allergen list, where one is available.
Certifications are as listed on the product's page at The Feed. NSF Certified for Sport is also checked against NSF's own database. Certifications can lapse, so check the certifier's search before you rely on one, especially if you're drug tested.
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