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FAQs

Is it okay to drink Nuun every day? ›

Consumption differs by individual and product line, depending on activity, sweating and medical needs. That said, most people consume 1-3 tabs a day depending on their needs. We recommend not exceeding 3 tabs per day.

Findings from this study indicate that the consumption of Nuun electrolyte tablets with water can lead to improved fluid balance over the consumption of water alone in active individuals.

Is Nuun healthier than Gatorade? Nuun is lower in sugar than most traditional Gatorade products. Low-carb hydration may be a better fit for some people.

While Nuun tablets are effective at replenishing your body's electrolytes, they are largely unnecessary for most people. Electrolyte tablets are better suited for runners and athletes, as they are most at risk of extreme electrolyte loss (via HelloGiggles).

Nuun electrolytes and Nuun vitamins contain very minimal amounts of both carbs and sugar. We use 1 gram of dextrose (d-glucose) to help increase the rate of fluid and nutrient delivery.

Choosing between Nuun and Liquid IV ultimately depends on your specific needs and preferences. If you're looking for a low-calorie, low-sugar option to replenish electrolytes, Nuun might be the way to go. However, if you need rapid hydration with a focus on quick nutrient delivery, Liquid IV could be more suitable.

NUUN Endurance contains more electrolytes than NUUN Sport, including 200mg of potassium to prevent muscle cramps (that's 33% more than NUUN Sport). It also contains 6x the calories as NUUN Sport along with 15 grams of sugar per serving.

According to WebMD: Stevia (found in Nuun) and chemicals contained in stevia, including stevioside and rebaudioside A, can cause bloating or nausea. Other people have reported feelings of dizziness, muscle pain, and numbness.

Nuun is named after a company founder's dog's name. Nuun means "salt" in Sanskrit. Noon is the best time of day to hydrate, and sounds like Nuun.

How much caffeine is in Nuun? ›

WARNING: Contains 80 mg caffeine per serving. This product is not intended/recommended for children and those sensitive to caffeine. Consult with your health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, if taking medication, or have any health conditions or concerns.

Other ingredient updates include: Nuun Sport's sweetener profile has been reduced down from stevia & monk fruit (sweeteners used in Nuun Electrolytes), to simply stevia in Nuun Sport. You'll also notice the addition of rice extract to the ingredients list. This was added to help decrease dissolve time (hooray!)

Yes, you can eat Nuun tabs! Choose your flavor, chew chew chew, then chase with water.

But if you only hydrate once per workout, the optimal time to do so is BEFORE you exercise! If you sip Nuun Sport 30-60 minutes before you begin, you'll be able to get ahead of your hydration and delay the onset of dehydration during your workout.

The Original! Nuun was conceived as a product that would separate the benefits of sports drinks from all the sugar and carbs that they typically contained. Nuun Sport is this product. Designed to replace what is lost when you sweat, Nuun Sport contains complete electrolytes and only 2g of carbs.

While you probably don't need to sip on an electrolyte drink throughout the day, Dr. Galvez said it's unlikely to harm you. “If you drink electrolytes and you have good kidneys, the excessive electrolytes will be eliminated by the kidneys,” explained Dr. Galvez.

Yes! You can take electrolyte tablets every day. But we would avoid taking no more than 3 tablets in a 24-hour period.

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: dizziness, unusual weakness, swelling of ankles/feet, mental/mood changes (such as irritability, restlessness), seizures.