Daily consumption of Restore is not only safe but also recommended for individuals on paleo, keto, or whole-food diets, as well as for those who frequently engage in exercise or sauna routines that induce sweating. Our recipe stands out with its high sodium content, perfectly balanced with potassium and magnesium, making it ideal for effective hydration and muscle function. It’s formulated without added sugars or sweeteners, making it a much healthier alternative to the market favourites. While it's generally safe for daily use, we always recommend that individuals with specific health conditions like salt-sensitive hypertension (salt-sensitivity hypertension is a condition where an individual's blood pressure responds significantly to changes in salt intake), kidney disorders, or insulin resistance consult with their healthcare provider to tailor their electrolyte intake to their personal health needs.

A serving size for Restore is x1 sachet per day. One box provides a full month's supply of our Restore Daily Electrolytes!

We've carefully designed Restore to include 1000mg of sodium, specifically chosen to meet the varied hydration needs of our customers. Here's why this particular amount is essential for optimal health and performance:

Support for Active Lifestyles: For athletes and the health-conscious, our formula supports safe sodium supplementation. Research suggests optimum sodium intake for active individuals can vary widely, highlighting the need for personalised hydration strategies (Institute of Medicine, 2004).

Hydration and Mineral Balance: Sodium's role in water regulation and mineral balance is well-documented (Keller et al., 2003). It facilitates muscle contractions and cellular health, making our electrolyte supplement crucial for overall hydration.

Sweat Loss Compensation: Active individuals can lose significant sodium through sweat, with studies indicating losses can be as high as 3500-7000 mg per day, in warmer environments (Sawka et al., 2007). Our formula helps replenish this lost sodium, essential for hydration and muscle function.

Sodium Sensitivity Considerations: Understanding that about a third of the population is salt-sensitive, our product's sodium level is safe for the majority, aligning with research suggesting variability in blood pressure response to sodium intake (Weinberger, 1996).

Emerging Research: Studies show a protective effect of sodium intake levels between 4000-5000 mg compared to less than 3000 mg per day, suggesting benefits to moderate intake (O’Donnell et al., 2014).

References:

Sawka, M. N., Burke, L. M., Eichner, E. R., Maughan, R. J., Montain, S. J., & Stachenfeld, N. S. (2007). American College of Sports Medicine position stand. Exercise and fluid replacement. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

Keller, U., Szinnai, G., Bilz, S., & Berneis, K. (2003). Effects of changes in hydration on protein, glucose and lipid metabolism in man: impact on health. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

American Heart Association. (2021). How much sodium should I eat per day?

Weinberger, M. H. (1996). Salt sensitivity of blood pressure in humans. Hypertension.

Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Military Nutrition Research. (2004). Dietary reference intakes for water, potassium, sodium, chloride, and sulfate. National Academies Press.

O’Donnell, M., Mente, A., Rangarajan, S., McQueen, M. J., Wang, X., Liu, L., ... & Yusuf, S. (2014). Urinary sodium and potassium excretion, mortality, and cardiovascular events. The New England Journal of Medicine.

When you're fasting and need to keep your body balanced and hydrated, our Unflavoured electrolytes are your perfect companion. Our Mixed Berry and Lemon & Lime electrolytes contain <10 calories per serving, so we recommend taking our Unflavoured electrolytes to support your fasting journey without breaking it. With zero sugars and 0 calories, it respects your fasting state while providing essential electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Ideal for those on intermittent fasting or other fasting protocols, it helps you stay hydrated and replenished, all while keeping your fast intact.

Yes, the electrolytes are salty. The Unflavoured is still salty, it just has no added natural flavouring to it.

The Mixed Berry and Lemon & Lime flavours are also salty but with a subtle dash of natural flavouring (think fruit infused water with added saltiness). This makes it really easy to consume first thing or during exercise without a really strong artificial flavour. Try with ice and an extra squeeze of lemon if you want additional flavour.

At Hunter & Gather, we pride ourselves on never using artificial colours or flavours. All our flavourings are natural and sourced from the UK. Our unflavoured electrolytes contain no natural flavourings. Our Mixed Berry and Lemon & Lime Electrolytes are the only flavours from the Restore range that contain natural flavouring. They boast a unique application method without the use of maltodextrin (which many brands do not declare). This ensures that there are no corn or grain derivatives present.

Since we avoid artificial flavours and refined sugar, the taste of our electrolytes is subtly nuanced compared to other brands. We intentionally include a generous amount of sodium per serving, imparting a salty flavour across our range. If you prefer a less salty taste, we recommend diluting each sachet in 1000ml of water, instead of the standard 750ml.