Best Electrolyte Powders in Australia

Electrolyte powders are now a regular part of many training bags, but they differ a lot in sodium, potassium, magnesium and extras like taurine or carnitine. This page lists our top electrolyte picks at Supps247, starting with the hydration products our customers buy most in our stores and online, checked against each label for electrolytes per serve. Most picks are powders, and we have included two popular non-powder options for race day and cramp-prone athletes. Updated October 2026.

Our top picks at a glance

All figures per serve (one scoop, gel or shot) from the brand label or listing. Ghost Hydration and Hydramino panels are for one flavour and may vary slightly by flavour.

1. Dr. Hydrate Electrolytes: best overall

Dr. Hydrate is the electrolyte our customers buy most, by a clear margin. Each 9 g scoop mixes into 700 mL of water and gives a balanced spread of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, plus L-glutamine, acetyl-L-carnitine and B vitamins. For anyone in a tested sport, the brand states Dr. Hydrate is HASTA certified, with every batch tested for more than 250 WADA banned substances.

• Per 9 g serve: sodium 250 mg, potassium 160 mg, calcium 160 mg, magnesium 63 mg (brand listing)
• Also contains L-glutamine and 375 mg acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride per serve
• 30 serves per 270 g jar; mix 1 level scoop with 700 mL chilled water
• Sweetened with sucralose
• HASTA certified, according to the brand

Worth knowing: an earlier label panel we checked lists 210 mg sodium and 1,425 mg L-glutamine per serve, while the brand's current listing shows 250 mg and 950 mg, so check the tub you buy. It is sweetened with sucralose.

View Dr. Hydrate Electrolytes

2. Ghost Hydration: best potassium-forward formula

Ghost Hydration takes a different approach to most electrolyte mixes, with more potassium than sodium. Each 8.5 g scoop gives 375 mg potassium, 150 mg sodium, 83 mg magnesium and 60 mg calcium, plus 1,500 mg taurine and vitamin C. It is sweetened with stevia leaf extract, has zero sugars on the panel, and the 40 serve tub keeps the price per serve in the middle of this list.

• Per 8.5 g serve: sodium 150 mg, potassium 375 mg, magnesium 83 mg, calcium 60 mg, chloride 117 mg
• Taurine 1,500 mg and vitamin C 135 mg per serve
• 40 serves per tub; mix each scoop with 12 to 14 oz (about 350 to 415 mL) of water
• Sweetened with stevia leaf extract; 0 g sugars

Worth knowing: sodium is on the lower side for very long or hot sessions. It also contains 50 mg of Senactiv, a blend of Panax notoginseng and Rosa canina extracts, which some people may prefer to avoid.

View Ghost Hydration

3. Hydrate by Switch Nutrition: best Australian-made, tub or sachets

Switch Hydrate is made in Australia and has the most sodium and the most magnesium of the powders on this page. A 6 g serve gives 302 mg sodium, 155 mg potassium, 125 mg magnesium and 55 mg calcium, plus 1,000 mg taurine and B vitamins. It is sweetened with thaumatin, and you can buy it as a tub or as single-serve sachets for the gym bag.

• Per 6 g serve: sodium 302 mg, potassium 155 mg, magnesium 125 mg, calcium 55 mg
• Taurine 1,000 mg and CoffeeBerry extract 100 mg per serve
• Vitamin C plus vitamins B3, B6, B9 and B12
• Sizes at Supps247: 25 and 50 serve tubs, and a box of 20 sachets
• Sweetened with thaumatin; sugars less than 1 g per serve

Worth knowing: the brand says not to have more than two serves in 24 hours. The label carries a may contain statement for gluten, milk, fish, soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, corn and seeds.

View Hydrate by Switch Nutrition

4. Hydreau Sports Hydration by EHP Labs: best value

Hydreau gives you 40 serves per tub, which makes it one of the lowest-cost powders per serve on this list. Each 7.5 g scoop provides 200 mg sodium and 80 mg magnesium from Aquamin sea minerals, with 1,000 mg each of taurine, L-tyrosine and D-ribose, plus 500 mg coconut water powder and 90 mg vitamin C. It is sweetened with sucralose and has 1 g of sugar per serve.

• Per 7.5 g serve: sodium 200 mg, magnesium 80 mg, potassium 46 mg, calcium 35 mg (Raspberry Refresh panel)
• Taurine, L-tyrosine and D-ribose: 1,000 mg each per serve
• 40 serves per tub; mix 1 scoop with at least 473 mL of cold water
• Contains tree nuts (coconut)

Worth knowing: potassium is low at 46 mg per serve. The label states it is not suitable for children under 15 or pregnant women, and it is sweetened with sucralose.

View Hydreau Sports Hydration by EHP Labs

5. EVL Hydramino: best light, everyday option

Hydramino is a lighter electrolyte drink with six electrolytes, taurine and L-alanine, plus small greens and berry blends. With 110 mg sodium per scoop, it suits gym sessions, office days or anyone who wants a flavoured drink without a big salt hit. It is also the cheapest powder per serve on this page. Supps247 stocks it in Orange Mango.

• Per 7.6 g serve: sodium 110 mg, potassium 90 mg, calcium 90 mg, magnesium 15 mg (as oxide), chloride 170 mg (Blue Raz panel)
• L-taurine 1,000 mg and L-alanine 500 mg per serve
• 30 serves per tub
• 3 g added sugar per serve; also sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium

Worth knowing: it is the lowest in sodium and magnesium of the powders here, so it is not the best choice for long sessions in the heat. It contains coconut, and the panel we checked was for a different flavour than the one we stock.

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6. Science in Sport GO Energy + Electrolyte Gel: best for long runs and races

This is not a powder, but it is one of our best-selling hydration products for a reason. Each 60 mL gel combines 22 g of carbohydrate with 118 mg sodium, so runners and cyclists get fuel and some electrolytes without needing to mix anything. Science in Sport states all of its products are endorsed by Informed Sport, which suits athletes in tested sports.

• Per 60 mL gel: carbohydrate 22 g, sodium 118 mg, potassium 9.5 mg, magnesium 1.5 mg
• Brand directions: 1 GO Energy + Electrolyte gel plus 2 GO Isotonic gels per hour in exercise lasting over 90 minutes
• Informed Sport, according to the brand
• Flavours at Supps247: Raspberry, Lemon and Mint

Worth knowing: it is a carbohydrate gel first, so it is not suited to everyday hydration at a desk. Sodium per gel is modest, and it costs far more per serve than a scoop of powder.

View Science in Sport GO Energy + Electrolyte Gel

7. Extra Strength Pickle Juice Shot 75ml: best single-shot sodium hit

The AIS notes athletes typically reach for pickle juice when they are concerned about, or have had, exercise-associated muscle cramps. Each 75 mL bottle delivers 470 mg of sodium with no sugar or calories, in a ready-to-drink shot that fits in a pocket or kit bag. The Australian Institute of Sport lists pickle juice in Group B, meaning emerging evidence that deserves more research, and notes most of that research has been done in the lab.

• Per 75 mL shot: sodium 470 mg, potassium 20 mg, 0 g sugars, 0 calories
• Ingredients: water, organic vinegar, salt, organic dill oil, organic tapioca starch, organic rosemary extract, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc
• Single-serve, ready to drink

Worth knowing: the taste is strong and salty. The AIS notes very high sodium products can cause stomach upset or nausea, and recommends trying them in training before using them in competition. Lab findings on cramps have yet to be repeated in real-world sport.

View Extra Strength Pickle Juice Shot 75ml

How we chose

We started with the hydration products that sold the most units across Supps247 stores and online in the last six months, then added lower-selling powders that cover a different need, such as lower sodium or a lower price per serve. We checked electrolytes per serve and key ingredients against brand labels and label images in October 2026. Value tiers are based on price per serve at the time of writing. Brands do not pay for placement.

How to choose an electrolyte powder

Ask whether you need one. Healthdirect says water is the best drink to hydrate your body, and recommends extra fluids when you exercise and in hot weather (healthdirect). Electrolyte products make most sense around long, hard or hot sessions. Australia's Nutrient Reference Values note that the standard sodium intake guide may not apply to highly active people such as endurance athletes, who lose large amounts of sweat daily (Eat for Health). The IOC consensus on supplements describes sports drinks and gels as products for targeted use around exercise, with benefits easier to detect when they replace water and salt losses (IOC consensus statement).

Compare sodium first, then the rest. Sodium on this page ranges from 110 mg (Hydramino) to 470 mg (pickle juice shot) per serve. The suggested dietary target for sodium is 2,000 mg a day for adults, so if you are not sweating heavily, a daily high-sodium drink adds salt you may not need. Potassium and magnesium vary even more, from Ghost's potassium-forward mix to Switch's 125 mg of magnesium.

Read the extras. Many powders add taurine, tyrosine, glutamine, carnitine, vitamins or plant extracts. None of the powders here list caffeine, but check labels if you are sensitive to stimulants or take other supplements. Sweeteners also differ: sucralose, stevia, thaumatin, or a little sugar.

Match the format to the session. Powders suit training and everyday use. For runs or rides over 90 minutes, a gel adds carbohydrate as well, and a single pickle juice shot gives a quick sodium hit.

If you are drug tested, look for batch testing. The IOC notes supplements can contain prohibited substances as undeclared ingredients or contaminants, and that third-party schemes help athletes manage that risk without an absolute guarantee. Athletes who are drug tested should choose batch-tested products, for example HASTA or Informed Sport certified, and check with their sport. Dr. Hydrate states it is HASTA certified and Science in Sport states its products are Informed Sport endorsed.

Browse our full hydration and electrolytes range, or see our best magnesium supplements guide if magnesium is your main focus.

FAQs

Do I need electrolytes if I drink plenty of water?

For most everyday activity, water is enough, and healthdirect describes water as the best drink to hydrate your body. Electrolyte products are most useful for long or intense sessions, hot conditions and heavy sweaters, where you lose more salt in sweat. Australian nutrient guidelines note endurance athletes can lose large amounts of sweat every day.

Is it okay to have an electrolyte drink every day?

It depends on how much you sweat and what else you eat. The suggested dietary target for sodium is 2,000 mg a day for adults, and salt from food counts towards that. A lower-sodium option like Hydramino suits light daily use, while higher-sodium powders are better saved for hard training days. Follow the serving limits on the label.

Does pickle juice stop cramps?

The evidence is still emerging. The AIS places pickle juice in Group B and notes that most research has been done in lab settings and has yet to be repeated in real-world sport. It also notes pickle juice is extremely high in sodium, which may cause stomach upset, so try it in training first.

Should I use an electrolyte powder or a gel?

They do different jobs. The powders on this page are low in sugar and designed for hydration. A gel like Science in Sport GO Energy + Electrolyte adds 22 g of carbohydrate per serve, which is useful in runs, rides or races over 90 minutes.

Are these electrolytes suitable for drug-tested athletes?

Some brands carry third-party testing. Dr. Hydrate states it is HASTA certified with every batch tested, and Science in Sport states its products are endorsed by Informed Sport. The IOC notes these schemes help manage risk but cannot give an absolute guarantee, so always check with your sport before using any supplement.

Do electrolyte powders contain caffeine?

None of the powders on this page list caffeine on the labels we checked. Switch Hydrate contains 100 mg of CoffeeBerry extract, a coffee fruit extract that the brand describes as a caffeine-free energy boost. If you are sensitive to stimulants, read the full ingredient list before buying.

Sources: healthdirect, dehydration; Eat for Health, Nutrient Reference Values: sodium; Maughan and colleagues, IOC consensus statement: dietary supplements and the high-performance athlete (2018); AIS Sports Supplement Framework, Group B (pickle juice); label details from Dr. Hydrate, Switch Nutrition, Science in Sport, The Pickle Juice Company and Mr Supplement (Ghost Hydration).

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Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take regular medication, check with your doctor first.