Best electrolyte drinks and tablets to keep you hydrated, tested by our fitness editor

These individual sachets are not only some of the most delicious we’ve tried, but they also dissolve beautifully. A balanced blend of electrolytes with added horsetail tea and dandelion root extract, to hydrate and replenish minerals.

They also have another purpose – they’re a natural diuretic. The idea is that by encouraging you to pee, they’ll help to flush out toxins in the body and reduce water retention and inflammation while also topping up minerals you’ve lost.

Another benefit is there’s no added sugar in the blend, so these sachets won’t spike your blood glucose, cause a sugar slump later, or interfere with weight-management goals. The watermelon flavour is still sweet enough to enjoy and especially good with a few cubes of ice. Simply add to 300ml of still or sparkling water and stir before drinking.

With added vitamins for an energy boost, these individual sachets from Myprotein are ideal if you’re new to the world of electrolytes and want to give an affordable option a try. Choose from lemon and lime or strawberry and cherry and benefit from added vitamin C and B12 for muscle repair and energy.

There are 28 servings in a box and all you need to do is add the contents of a sachet to 300ml of water and stir. The salty flavour is a little more noticeable and there is added sugar but this is the trade-off for the extra energy boost, making this pick ideal following a heavy gym session.

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These tablets provide a perfectly measured hit of salts and minerals when added to water. Simply drop two tabs into 200ml of water and watch them dissolve. What you’ll be left with is a surprisingly clear drink that boasts your recommended hit of potassium, zinc, manganese and magnesium – the equivalent of three bananas and 10 handfuls of spinach.

The main draw is the flavour. The triple pack comes with lemon and elderflower (our favourite), watermelon and ginger and lemongrass. Each tastes delicious, as opposed to saltier harder to swallow alternatives. Hux offers a subscription or a one-time purchase, so you can ensure you’re stocked up all summer long.

If you’re planning to start the day with an electrolyte hit, look no further than this powder formula from Ancient and Brave. Blended with coconut water powder and chicory root, to ease inflammation, this mix also contains pink Himalayan salt and glucose-balancing chromium. 

The glass jar makes it a great option for the sustainability-conscious, while 1 per cent of every purchase goes to the 1% for the Planet charity. 

The flavour is a little different to others we’ve tried, thanks to the coconut, and makes a nice addition to your morning routine. Add a heaped teaspoon to water, a smoothie or a glass of coconut water – which is a natural source of electrolytes – and stir.

Unlike other options on offer, Phizz is both a multivitamin and a rehydration tablet. Each tab offers the nutrient equivalent of your five a day (although, you should still be eating your fruit and veg) and tops up minerals and salts lost through dehydration.

These tablets also contain vitamins B12 and B6, so they are great if you follow a vegan diet and struggle to consume enough of those vital vitamins through the food you eat. Choose from four flavours – orange, mango, apple and blackcurrant or mixed berry – to suit your taste, and drop one tab into 300ml of water.

The tablets dissolve quickly and, in our opinion, the mango flavour is the best. You can also set up a subscription and save 15 per cent, making the investment in your health a little easier.

This brand offers a range of electrolyte products, from salts and single sachets to pre-mixed sparkling cans for when you’re on the go. The flavours are plentiful but we decided to opt for those that can be enjoyed hot. 

Adding an electrolyte sachet to your morning coffee can counterbalance the caffeine’s dehydrating effects, and we were keen to see if a post-gym hot chocolate using our favourite cacao and adaptogen mix along with a sachet of LMNT’s nutrient powder might see us right, too. 

The chocolate caramel and chocolate salt sachets did not disappoint. They were easy to mix with coffee, milk, water and other powders for a tasty mineral hit. The sachets contain zero fat and zero sugar along with a balanced mix of magnesium, potassium and sodium, so, whatever else you add is up to you.

If you’re short on time and still want to get your fix, Punchy’s ready-to-drink cans are among our favourite healthy hits. The sparkling mango and blueberry mixes are refreshing and take the work out of mixing your own solution. Each can contains a balanced mixture of magnesium, potassium, Himalayan pink salt, calcium, zinc, vitamin C and vitamin D.

Both flavours taste delicious and are best served cold. They’re ideal if you’re keen to stay hydrated and top up on those essential minerals but aren’t as keen on taking your electrolytes in powder or tablet form with water.