Seeking Health, Optimal Electrolyte, Unflavored, 6.12 oz

Guidance From Dr. Lynch

I formulated Optimal Electrolyte because most electrolytes are built backwards. About 6% of Americans are deficient in sodium while 90% consume too much. Meanwhile, 97% fall short on potassium and over 60% are low in magnesium. So why is every electrolyte on the market loaded with sodium? Because it’s cheap to make and salt tastes good.

Unless you’re an endurance athlete, in ketosis, or dealing with a hormone condition, you’re getting plenty of sodium from food.

You can grab salt from your kitchen. You cannot get potassium and magnesium that easily.

Over 70% of your body’s water is stored inside your cells. That’s where it needs to be for muscles to contract, for your brain to think clearly, and for your body to produce energy. Most electrolytes focus on extracellular hydration, keeping water in your blood and around your cells. That’s why people drink them and can still feel dehydrated, foggy, and crampy. They’re hydrating the wrong compartment.

Potassium plays a key role in maintaining normal fluid balance by helping support the osmotic gradient that allows water to move into cells. Magnesium is essential for supporting normal cellular mineral transport and utilization, including potassium. Without adequate magnesium intake, maintaining optimal potassium balance can be more challenging.. This is why every serving contains 500 mg of potassium and 125 mg of highly bioavailable magnesium as Albion® DiMalate. Not token amounts. Meaningful amounts.

Getting these minerals into cells requires energy. Over 40% of your body’s ATP is used just to run the sodium-potassium pump. That pump also requires magnesium bound to ATP to function. So I added PeakATP®, creatine, taurine, and niacin to support the cellular energy systems that power this process. Creatine acts as an energy buffer and supports intracellular water content. Taurine manages cellular water balance. Niacin supports NAD+ production. These aren’t extras. They’re essential to how cellular hydration works.†

I chose Himalayan pink salt instead of sea salt because the ocean is contaminated with microplastics. Ours is third-party tested from ancient deposits that predate industrial pollution.

One more thing. The enzyme that produces SAM, your body’s universal methyl donor, requires both magnesium and potassium as cofactors. If you’re supporting methylation with B vitamins but your electrolyte minerals are inadequate, you may be missing a foundational piece. I consider this upstream methylation support, not just hydration support.

Great Taste, No Junk, Plus an Unflavored Option for the Purist

Formulated with clean ingredients and no stevia (a natural diuretic, the opposite of what you want in an electrolyte), sweetened only with monk fruit. Our natural flavors are thoughtfully sourced, tested for heavy metals, and free from the nine major allergens.

Available in Unflavored, Orange, Berry, Lemonade, Strawberry Watermelon, Peach, and Green Apple.

Too much flavor? Add more water.

Want more flavor? Use less water.

How to Mix

Pour a small amount of filtered water into a glass or bottle first. Add your serving. Let it foam for a moment. Then fill the rest of the way. This prevents overflow and mixes smoothly.

Tip: For families, I like putting a few servings in one large water bottle so everyone can share. Great for hiking, road trips, and travel. We also offer stick packs for backpacking, airplanes, or keeping in your bag.

How I Use It

Every morning, one serving in filtered water, sipped over a few minutes before eating. An empty stomach means optimal absorption. If I sauna or exercise, I sip a serving during the session. In the afternoon, if my head gets fuzzy, that’s my signal for another serving.

Heavy sweating? Add a pinch of salt. Keto diet? You may need extra salt since low insulin causes sodium excretion. But most people on most days do not need extra salt.

Always take between meals, not with food. The bicarbonates can neutralize stomach acid and dilute digestive enzymes. At least 30 minutes before eating or 2 hours after.† Sip and hold before swallowing, don’t chug. Avoid within 3 hours of bedtime since creatine and ATP may affect sleep.

I make this for my boys before school and sports. If you don’t finish a bottle, refrigerate it. It stays good for a couple of days.

Is this product right for me?

1. No matter what electrolyte you try, your muscles still feel tight and uncomfortable, especially at night. Potassium and magnesium both play essential roles in supporting normal muscle contraction and relaxation. Research shows that adequate magnesium intake is important for supporting healthy potassium balance within cells [6, 34, 86].†

2. You’re tired all the time and your brain feels foggy, no matter how much sleep you get. Research shows even a 1 to 2% drop in hydration can impact attention, concentration, memory, and mental processing speed. Supporting proper hydration is essential for maintaining cognitive performance. Magnesium is also required for your body to produce ATP, your primary energy molecule [30, 42].†

3. You’ve tried electrolyte after electrolyte and you still don’t feel hydrated. Most formulas focus on sodium, which keeps water outside your cells. Over 70% of your body’s water belongs inside your cells, and getting it there requires potassium, magnesium, and cellular energy, not more sodium [1, 67].†

4. You drink water all day but your body doesn’t seem to hold onto it. Without adequate potassium, water is less efficiently absorbed into your cells. Potassium is essential in maintaining the osmotic gradient that supports the movement of water into cells, where your body can use it [5, 67].†

5. Every afternoon you hit a wall and reach for coffee or sugar just to get through the day. That afternoon slump is often a hydration and mineral issue, not a caffeine deficiency. Your body uses over 40% of its ATP just to maintain electrolyte balance across your cells [16, 30].†

6. You want to support a healthy, steady heartbeat. Potassium plays a direct role in maintaining normal heart rhythm, and magnesium supports healthy cardiovascular function. Both minerals are essential for the electrical signaling to keep your heart beating in a regular pattern [36, 43].†

7.You notice your head feels uncomfortable or heavy when you haven’t had enough water, especially in the heat. Adequate hydration supports head comfort, and magnesium plays an independent role in supporting healthy blood vessel function and relaxation [30, 46].†

8. You’ve been drinking high sodium electrolytes and now you feel puffy, bloated, and like you’re retaining water. Excess sodium without adequate potassium promotes fluid retention outside your cells. A higher potassium to sodium ratio supports the healthy movement of water into cells [85].†

9. You exercise, sauna, or sweat regularly and want to support recovery and performance. Research shows magnesium combined with creatine supports intracellular water content and peak torque production. Taurine supports cellular water balance and helps protect muscles from exercise stress [74, 80, 92].†

10. You’d love to support your body’s ability to hold onto water through the night instead of losing it. When cells are adequately hydrated from the inside with potassium and magnesium, your body can efficiently maintain fluid balance [5, 67].†

11. You started keto or low carb and you feel terrible. When insulin drops, the body naturally excretes more fluid,including sodium, potassium, and magnesium. This shift is commonly referred to as the “keto flu.” Optimal Electrolyte provides meaningful amounts of potassium and magnesium, and you can add a pinch of Himalayan salt to cover the extra sodium your body needs on a low carb diet [12].†

12. You’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning for pregnancy and want to support healthy hydration during a time when your body’s fluid and mineral needs increase significantly. Your body’s fluid volume increases by up to 50% during pregnancy, and producing breast milk requires significant water and minerals every day. Adequate potassium and magnesium support healthy blood pressure, muscle function, and fluid balance. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement during pregnancy or breastfeeding [31, 32].†

13. You’re tired of sugary sports drinks, soda, and flavored water but plain water is boring. You want something healthy and great tasting that actually supports hydration. Optimal Electrolyte is free of sugar, dyes and stevia, and is sweetened only with monk fruit.†

14. You travel a lot, work in hot or dry environments, or drink caffeine and alcohol regularly and feel wiped out. Airplane cabins run at 10 to 20% humidity. Caffeine and alcohol both increase fluid and mineral loss. Heat and sun compound everything. Supporting cellular hydration during these situations helps maintain energy and focus [27, 29].†

15. You’re fasting and feeling off, making it hard to stick with it.When you’re not eating, you’re not getting minerals from food, and mineral excretion from the kidneys can increase. A zero sugar electrolyte supports your fast without breaking it and may help with common fasting discomforts [30, 34].†

16. You want an electrolyte with clean salt, not sea salt. Recent research shows that sea salt from every major ocean contains microplastics from industrial pollution [22]. Optimal Electrolyte uses Himalayan pink salt sourced from ancient geological deposits that predate modern contamination. Our salt is third-party tested and verified for low heavy metal content, because if you’re trying to clean up your health, your salt shouldn’t be working against you.†

17. You have histamine intolerance or mast cell activation concerns and most supplements set you off. Adequate cellular hydration supports healthy histamine metabolism. This formula is free of citric acid, which is typically derived from Aspergillus niger (a mold) [23], free of stevia, free of added colors, and free of the nine major allergens. If you’ve had to give up on electrolytes because everything triggers a reaction, this one was formulated with you in mind.†

18. You’re supporting methylation with B vitamins but something still feels off. The enzyme that produces SAM, your body’s universal methyl donor, requires both magnesium and potassium as cofactors [101, 103].If you’re taking methylfolate and methyl B12 but not experiencing the support you expected, magnesium status may be an important part of the equation. Research has observed an association between magnesium status and homocysteine levels[105, 106].†

19. You’re vegan or vegetarian and know you’re probably not getting creatine or taurine from your diet. Both are found almost exclusively in animal foods, and research shows that vegetarians have significantly lower muscle creatine stores and lower circulating taurine levels compared to omnivores [24, 25]. Optimal Electrolyte includes 1 gram of Creavitalis® creatine and taurine to support intracellular hydration, cellular energy production, and healthy muscle function without any animal-derived ingredients.†

20. Getting kids to drink enough is a daily battle. Plain water is boring and they won’t touch it. So what do they reach for? Juice boxes, sports drinks, and pouches loaded with sugar, artificial dyes, and citric acid. And when kids don’t stay hydrated, you see it: they’re tired, cranky, can’t focus at school, complain their head hurts, and struggle with regularity. Potassium and magnesium support healthy muscle function, including the smooth muscle of the digestive tract, and adequate hydration is one of the most important factors in maintaining comfortable, regular bowel movements [5, 6]. Optimal Electrolyte comes in six flavors kids actually love, is naturally sweetened with monk fruit, and is free of sugars and dyes. It’s suitable for ages 4 and up, just use a half scoop. Finally, an electrolyte you can hand your kid without reading the label three times.†

If several of these resonate with you, Optimal Electrolyte was formulated with your needs in mind.† If none of these apply to your current situation, this product may not be what you need right now.

Key Ingredients

Sodium as real Himalayan Pink Salt

The ocean is full of microplastics, making sea salt high risk. We opted to use this great-tasting and pure salt from ancient caves instead. The certificate of analysis confirms that this is a high-quality salt that contains trace minerals.†

PEAK ATP®

A trademarked form of ATP, your body’s primary energy source. It supports blood flow, strength, power and performance during exercise, as well as recovery from fatigue.†

Niacin

Vitamin B3 is a building block for NAD+, which are essential in the Krebs cycle for energy production. It also supports circulation, MTRR enzyme function, healthy lipid levels and joint lubrication.†

Magnesium (as Di-Magnesium Malate)(Albion®)

An essential mineral that supports over 400 enzymes in the body. Magnesium promotes a positive mood, healthy muscle and nerve function, and hormone balance. It is also a Cofactor for the COMT enzyme supporting dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine metabolism.†

Taurine

An amino acid that supports hydration, muscle strength, endurance and Phase 2 liver detoxification.†

Potassium

99% of people are deficient in potassium which is why we have so much more potassium than sodium. We use potassium bicarbonate to support healthy overall alkaline pH as exercise increases acidity. †

Creatine

Supports healthy hydration of muscles. The combination of creatine + PeakATP® also supports healthy sport performance.

Suggested Use

As needed, add 1 serving to 8 oz of filtered water, and take away from food. Adjust flavor to your liking with more or less water. For best results: sip, hold, then swallow. Avoid chugging. Do not take within 3 hours of bedtime. Use as directed by your healthcare professional.

Suitable for

Bariatric, methyl sensitive, pregnancy, breastfeeding, vegetarian, vegan, ages 4 and up

Delivery Method

Powder

Age Suitability

Adults, ages 4 and Up

How to Store

Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place. For freshness, use within 60 days of opening.