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Pink Himalayan salt electrolytes
Lula's sodium comes from pink Himalayan salt. Here is what that means, how sodium and salt convert, how much is sensible, and why a measured scoop beats a pinch.
Pink Himalayan salt is mostly sodium chloride, the same compound as table salt, with a pink tint from trace minerals. In an electrolyte drink it is a source of sodium and chloride. Lula uses it for its 1,000 mg sodium per scoop. To convert sodium to salt, multiply by 2.5.
- Salt = sodium x 2.5. The NHS says adults should have no more than 6 g of salt a day.
- The trace minerals in pink salt are tiny amounts. We do not claim they do anything.
- A measured scoop gives the same 1,000 mg sodium every time. A pinch varies.
What pink Himalayan salt is
Pink Himalayan salt is a rock salt. Like table salt and sea salt, it is mostly sodium chloride. Its pink colour comes from small amounts of other minerals, such as iron.
In an electrolyte drink, salt matters because it supplies sodium and chloride, two of the main electrolytes in the body's fluids, and sodium is the electrolyte you sweat out most. Lula uses pink Himalayan salt as its sodium source.
Sodium and salt are not the same number
Food labels list salt. Electrolyte labels usually list sodium. They are not interchangeable. Salt is sodium chloride, and about 40% of it, by weight, is sodium. To convert sodium to salt, multiply by 2.5.
| Sodium | Approximate salt | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 2,400 mg | 6 g | The NHS adult maximum for salt a day |
| 400 mg | 1 g | Roughly a sixth of a teaspoon of salt |
NHS: salt is sodium chloride; salt = sodium x 2.5; adults should eat no more than 6 g of salt a day, about a teaspoon (nhs.uk, Salt: the facts).
Is 1,000 mg of sodium too much?
For one glass on a sweaty day, 1,000 mg of sodium is a substantial but ordinary amount for an electrolyte drink: LMNT and Puresport Ultra state the same per serving.
It is also why Lula is one scoop a day, and why it is made for active, sweaty days rather than every quiet one. Most UK adults already eat more salt than the guidelines suggest. If you have been told to limit salt, have high blood pressure or another medical condition, speak with your GP before using a high-sodium electrolyte.
Salt water for hydration, or a measured scoop?
A pinch of salt in water is the simplest electrolyte drink there is. The catch is the pinch. A heaped pinch and a light one can differ several times over, so you never quite know what you are drinking.
A measured scoop gives the same amount each time: in Lula, 1,000 mg sodium, plus potassium, magnesium and calcium, 1.2 g of amino acids, and natural peach to make it taste like a drink rather than seawater. For a home recipe with the maths, see homemade electrolyte drink vs powder.
What is the best salt for electrolytes?
For sodium, any food-grade salt does the same basic job: table salt, sea salt, rock salt or pink Himalayan salt are all mostly sodium chloride. Differences in trace minerals are small. What matters more is the amount, and getting it consistent.
Some electrolyte drinks also add potassium, magnesium and calcium as separate ingredients, because salt alone carries almost none. Lula adds potassium citrate, magnesium citrate and calcium citrate for that reason.
The scoop
Pink Himalayan salt, and the rest
One 6.5 g scoop. Every amount on the label, in plain sight.
from pink Himalayan salt1,000 mg42%The electrolyte you sweat out most
potassium citrate250 mg13%Sodium's partner mineral
magnesium citrate75 mg20%Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function. Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
calcium citrate50 mg6%An electrolyte mineral in the blend
taurine, glycine, alanine1.2 gn/a500 mg taurine · 450 mg glycine · 250 mg alanine
sweetened with stevia0.17 gsugarsNo added sugar · 7.7 kcal · no caffeine
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Questions, answered
Are pink Himalayan salt electrolytes better?
We do not claim that. Pink Himalayan salt is mostly sodium chloride, like other salts. It is Lula's sodium source. Its trace minerals are tiny amounts and we make no claim about them.
How much sodium is in Lula?
1,000 mg per 6.5 g scoop, from pink Himalayan salt.
How do I convert sodium to salt?
Multiply sodium by 2.5. For example, 400 mg sodium is about 1 g of salt.
Is 1,000 mg of sodium too much?
It is a deliberate, active-level amount, which is why Lula is one scoop a day, for active days. If you have been told to limit salt, speak with your GP first.
Is salt water good for hydration?
Salt water supplies sodium and chloride. A measured electrolyte drink gives a consistent amount each time, plus other minerals, with a natural peach taste.
Does pink salt contain potassium and magnesium?
Only trace amounts. That is why Lula adds potassium, magnesium and calcium separately.
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