Quote Originally Posted by jessmarimba View Post
If I remember right, Nuun is really not a good sodium replacement option (at least not the flavor I usually buy). So definitely make sure you're reading the packaging on whatever you try to make sure you're getting what you want.

I DO like Gatorade, but I cut it with water and then add "gatorlyte" powder, which addes more sodium and electrolytes without adding more sugars.
Per 8oz (so, 1/2 tablet): 180 mg sodium in the Lemon-lime; the strawberry lemonade has somewhat less. (172mg).

I agree it's good to combine it with something else. I also take Shot Blocks with me (margarita, the ones with extra sodium) if it's really hot, and the regular ones have a little bit of salt in there too. I like Nuun because it has other stuff (potassium, calcium and magnesium) and because it's not too heavily flavored, but not so light that it just tastes like I forgot to wash out my bottle. Salt is relatively easily replaced by diet (I grab a little bag of chips after a hot ride); everything else I actually have to try.