Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!
Minimalists who want unflavored electrolyte concentrate to add to any drink
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Endurance athletes and cyclists who want real-food ingredients during training
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!
Minimalists who want unflavored electrolyte concentrate to add to any drink
Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts takes a unique approach — a pure liquid electrolyte concentrate with zero sugar, flavoring, or additives. Add it to water, juice, or smoothies for electrolytes without committing to a specific flavor. The trade-off is taste and convenience.
Strengths
- Liquid concentrate format — add to any beverage without changing flavor significantly
- Zero sugar, zero calories, zero carbs — purest electrolyte delivery method
- 48 servings from one bottle at ~$0.54/serving with full mineral spectrum
Limitations
- Concentrate has a strong mineral/salty taste if not diluted enough
- Requires measuring — no pre-portioned convenience like stick packs
- Some users report a metallic aftertaste at higher concentrations
When to Choose Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Endurance athletes and cyclists who want real-food ingredients during training
Skratch Labs is a favorite among cyclists and endurance athletes for good reason — the real fruit ingredients create a genuinely pleasant taste without artificial additives. The sugar is intentional for fuel during exercise, but the moderate electrolyte content means heavier sweaters may need to supplement.
Strengths
- Real fruit flavoring — uses actual freeze-dried fruit instead of artificial flavors
- Non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free with no artificial anything
- Light, refreshing taste that's easy to drink during exercise without stomach upset
Limitations
- Contains 9g sugar per serving from cane sugar — moderate but present
- Lower sodium (380mg) and overall electrolyte content than high-performance options
- Resealable bag format can be messy and harder to measure precisely
