where can i buy electrolyte drink mix.

thanks

7-11 or any pharmacy. Find Royal-D the nicest, available in 7.

Gatorade is the next best thing, electrolyte replacement is what it was designed for.

Best visit a pharmacy (corner) and explain what you need it for.

Diarrhea? Dehydration by sweating/sports?

Cost you about 7 baht at 7-11

 

 

thank you all!!

Strong K does the same trick, I think it was 80 Baht for the big box. 

I buy Royal D as a substitute for sugary drinks, but to be honest I don't think this "electrolyte" mix is any better or less sugary. The only reason I drink it is because my stomach takes it better than any juices or bottled stuff.

Those drinks are ment for basic nutrients. They need to contain sugar.

The drinks are meant for replacement of water and electrolytes. Sugar is necessary for their absorption from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream. , Google: oral rehydration

9 hours ago, Sheryl said:

The drinks are meant for replacement of water and electrolytes. Sugar is necessary for their absorption from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream. , Google: oral rehydration

 

Read somewhere that electrolyte imbalance (among other things) causes GERD. Is this true or false?

 

Really the reason why have it sometimes. 

 

Makro.  You can find a box of multiple sachets (8 baht a sachet).   Go to their 'pharmacy' section.  Use it all the time after a bike ride.

On 12/17/2016 at 8:32 AM, theguyfromanotherforum said:

 

Read somewhere that electrolyte imbalance (among other things) causes GERD. Is this true or false?

 

Really the reason why have it sometimes. 

 

An electrolyte imbalance cannot cause GERD. GERD is caused by either excess pressure building up in the stomach an/or weakness of the lower esophageal sphincter or both.

 

Pressure can come from obesity, overeating, hiatal hernia, pregnancy.

 

Sphincter weakening can be due to ageing, caffeine intake, smoking, certain hormones and a number of medications.

 

Unless you are experiencing unusual fluid losses as in diarrhea or heavy sweating, no reason to think you need electrolyte replacement.

Thanks. This is actually the first time I see it explained like this.

 

I keep thinking it's something "else", but everything points out to hiatal hernia. 

 

 

Coconuts ????

 

Coconuts ????
 

Commercially not viable [emoji12]

On 12/16/2016 at 3:49 PM, Sheryl said:

The drinks are meant for replacement of water and electrolytes. Sugar is necessary for their absorption from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream. , Google: oral rehydration

 

 Could you tell me if electrolyte drink will help with muscle cramps in the leg ?

Only if they are caused by low potassium, which is not likely to be the case unless you have been sweating profusely or having diarrhea, or taking a diuretic drug if a type that lowers potassium.

 

see http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/muscle-cramp/symptoms-causes/dxc-20186052

I'm recovering from a fairly significant bout of dysentery.  In the first 24 hours alone I lost 2.5kg, and over the next two days another kg.  How many of the Royal D packets would be recommended daily?  I drank two daily, but wondered if I should have done three.

The amount depends on the amount of fluid loss. Normally 2 along with some extra water would be fine.

 

The Royal D helps only with fluid and electrolyte loss. It will not stop weight loss due to lack of food absorption/intake and fever.

 

Some of your weight loss is just due to the GI tract being completely empty whereas it normally holds a few kg of food/fluids. That portion of the weight will come right back on after you are fully recovered.

On 12/20/2016 at 8:04 AM, bahtboy said:

Cocomax (clear plastic bottles of) available at Family Marts and 7/11s. 100% pure coconut water. About 25 baht a bottle. 

 

And it's very delicious.

 

Family Mart sells a blended drink with coconut water and mango juice. 100% pure. Best juice i ever drunk.

Any pharmacy.

11 hours ago, wpcoe said:

I'm recovering from a fairly significant bout of dysentery.  In the first 24 hours alone I lost 2.5kg, and over the next two days another kg.  How many of the Royal D packets would be recommended daily?  I drank two daily, but wondered if I should have done three.

 

I had a serious case of food poisoning and was down for 3 days, leaking everywhere. Literally could not be far from the lav for the first few days, so I truly sympathize.  I used 2 packet every day, despite the massive  fluid loss, taking small  fluid intakes after every  voiding. The problem for some is that if they have  underlying heart issues, or kidney disease, or even  advanced diabetes, is that they must consider  seeking immediate medical care which can require hospitalization with IV for 1-3 DAYS. I was close to  requiring IV as my blood pressure had dropped.

I like D Champs great for a Sweaty Hangover.....