In the many years we spent mixing electrolyte drinks at home before LMNT existed, we made many messes and had quite a few misses, but we also came up with several great recipes. If you prefer to source your own electrolytes instead of buying LMNT, jot this down and grab a kitchen scale:

• 2,500 mg sodium chloride (for 1,000 mg sodium)
• 385 mg potassium chloride (for 200 mg potassium)
• 390 mg magnesium malate OR 265 mg di-magnesium malate (for 60 mg magnesium)

These are the same science-backed electrolyte amounts and ratios in each grab-and-go stick pack of LMNT. It’s the equivalent of our simplest product: LMNT Raw Unflavored. You can use the electrolytes above as a base to create your own recipes (add your own flavor), or simply follow this guide to recreate 4 of our most popular flavors.

You can find the nutrition facts panels for every flavor of LMNT Drink Mix and Sparkling by visiting our webstore and scrolling through the product images.  

LMNT Drink Mix

Raw Unflavored: Salt (Sodium Chloride), Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride.

Grapefruit Salt: Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Grapefruit Flavors, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Orange Salt: Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Flavors, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Citrus Salt: Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Lemon & Lime Flavors, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Raspberry Salt: Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Flavors, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Watermelon Salt: Salt (Sodium Chloride), Malic Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Watermelon Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Mango Chili: Salt (Sodium Chloride), Malic Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Mango Flavor, Natural Chili Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Chocolate Salt: Salt (Sodium Chloride), Cocoa Powder, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Chocolate Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Chocolate Caramel: Salt (Sodium Chloride), Cocoa Powder, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Chocolate Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract.

LMNT Sparkling

Citrus Salt: Sparkling Water, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Lemon & Lime Flavors, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Grapefruit Salt: Sparkling Water, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Grapefruit Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Watermelon Salt: Sparkling Water, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Malic Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Watermelon Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Black Cherry Lime: Sparkling Water, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Black Cherry & Lime Flavors, Stevia Leaf Extract.

It’s simple: LMNT is a zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix, with everything you need and nothing you don't. Our ratio stands out: LMNT delivers a truly meaningful dose of electrolytes without the sugar, junky fillers, or artificial coloring found in other “sports drinks.”

LMNT is great to use in a variety of situations - we receive feedback across quite a broad spectrum in that regard.

So here's the short answer: The most common usage is first thing in the morning, and about 30 mins prior to a workout, high-intensity activity, or when mental clarity is at a premium. A good thing to remember is when it comes to replacing lost electrolytes–preparing ahead of time is much better than chasing them afterward.

We certainly encourage folks to test out what works best for them, and to let us know–we are always eager for feedback!