Super Satisfying Homemade Electrolyte Powder

Here’s my recipe for homemade electrolyte powder. It’s inexpensive, easy to mix up, and super satisfying!

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What are electrolytes?

Electrolytes are minerals that help support hydration and they play an essential role in keeping your body’s systems running smoothly. Electrolyte drinks are helpful for those with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) because they help our cells stay hydrated, and mast cells are more reactive when you are dehydrated. I make up the following recipe for electrolyte powder and add it to my filtered water. Typically I drink a full 16 oz. of electrolyte water when I first wake up in the morning and then continue sipping it throughout the day.

Why homemade electrolyte powder?

There are tons of electrolyte powders on the market now that are targeted not just at athletes but the general population. But commercial electrolyte powders and drinks often contain sugars, colors, flavors, and other ingredients that those with MCAS can’t tolerate. So making your own homemade electrolyte powder is an easy fix. Plus it is way cheaper to make your own!

A common comorbidity for those with MCAS is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) which causes dizziness upon standing, among other things. So a good way to stay hydrated and keep PoTS at bay is to include electrolytes in your daily health routine.

Do you know your typical symptom progression?

One of the keys to understanding the level of your bucket is knowing your symptom progression. It is helpful to keep track of the symptoms you are having and to evaluate whether they are escalating. Symptom escalation means that the level of your bucket is rising.

Knowing your symptom progression in a symptom flare is the key to developing your own rescue plan. In this post, I discuss how to determine your own symptom progression. Once you know what typically happens in your symptom progression you can design a rescue plan to address those symptoms.

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How do electrolytes help with MCAS?

Many people on a Keto diet also suffer from muscle cramping, so I like to include potassium in my electrolyte powder to help my muscles relax. I think this potassium bicarbonate tastes the best.

What about calcium?

Many commercial electrolyte powders also include magnesium and calcium. Magnesium is important for those with MCAS because it helps keep histamine in check. Magnesium is also a key nutrient to assist with cardiovascular and neurological health, and it helps muscles to stay relaxed. I prefer to take magnesium supplements separately at bedtime, as well as in my detox baths, so I don’t include a source of magnesium in my electrolyte powder. And I try to avoid all non-food-based sources of calcium because it can contribute to calcification in the body, which I am concerned about due to my thyroid nodules.

The downside of baking soda in homemade electrolyte powder

Another common ingredient in electrolyte powders is baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, which can be helpful for balancing pH. However, it can also contribute to constipation and cause nausea during exercise, so this is another ingredient that I don’t include in my electrolyte powder.

Which salts to choose

In terms of sodium, not all salts are equal. Table salt is supplemented with iodine, which is controversial for those with thyroid issues. I like to use Celtic Sea Salt because it contains helpful minerals, and I avoid pink salts including Himalayan pink salt due to possible copper content.

Sweeteners in homemade electrolyte powder

You might think that you need a sweetener in an electrolyte powder to make an electrolyte drink palatable, but I find that just using dehydrated lemon juice powder makes it taste sweet enough for me. If you don’t like lemon or can’t tolerate citrus of any kind, then you could experiment with adding a little bit of organic pure Monk Fruit Powder. This dehydrated lemon juice powder tastes great, is low in carbs, and is organic.

And, here is the link to the silica packets I use to keep the powder from clumping in the jar.

Here’s the recipe for homemade electrolyte powder!

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