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frontpagephoinix | Staff posted Jun 11, 2026 04:51 PM
Select Accts: 12-Pk 16-Oz BodyArmor Lyte Sports Drink (Blueberry Pomegranate)
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(For running—especially long-distance or high-intensity training—this BodyArmor Lyte is **subpar** and lacks the necessary sodium to keep you properly hydrated.
While it looks great on paper for everyday sitting-at-a-desk hydration (low calories, low sugar), it isn't designed to replace what you actually lose in sweat. Here is the breakdown of why it falls short for runners:
### 1. The Sodium Is Far Too Low
When you sweat, **sodium** is the primary electrolyte you lose, and it's the most critical one to replace to prevent cramping, dehydration, and hyponatremia.
* **BodyArmor Lyte:** Contains only **30 mg** of sodium per bottle.
* **What you actually need:** Most runners need anywhere from **200 mg to 500+ mg** of sodium per hour of exercise, depending on how heavily they sweat. 30 mg is essentially negligible.
### 2. It is Heavily "Potassium-Biased"
BodyArmor uses coconut water concentrate, which makes it incredibly high in potassium (**660 mg**). While potassium is important, you lose very little of it in sweat compared to sodium. An extreme imbalance of high potassium and almost zero sodium isn't optimal during a hard run.
### 3. Carbohydrate Content
* This bottle only has **5g of total carbohydrates** (and 2g of sugar).
* If you are running for **less than 60 minutes**, this is fine—you don't really need extra carbs.
* If you are running for **more than 60 minutes**, your body needs fast-digesting carbohydrates (usually 30–60 grams per hour) to fuel your muscles. This drink won't provide that energy.
## The Verdict & Better Alternatives
If you want a casual, tasty drink for after a short workout or just to sip throughout the day, $9 for a 12-pack is a solid bargain. But **do not rely on it as your primary running fuel.**
If you want something specifically formulated for running, look into electrolyte powders you can mix into water:
* **For low-calorie/high-sodium (similar to Lyte but built for sweat):** LMNT, Liquid I.V. (Sugar-Free), or Nuun Sport tablets.
* **For long runs (Endurance/Carbs + Electrolytes):** Tailwind, Skratch Labs, or Gatorade Endurance.)
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(For running—especially long-distance or high-intensity training—this BodyArmor Lyte is **subpar** and lacks the necessary sodium to keep you properly hydrated.
While it looks great on paper for everyday sitting-at-a-desk hydration (low calories, low sugar), it isn't designed to replace what you actually lose in sweat. Here is the breakdown of why it falls short for runners:
### 1. The Sodium Is Far Too Low
When you sweat, **sodium** is the primary electrolyte you lose, and it's the most critical one to replace to prevent cramping, dehydration, and hyponatremia.
* **BodyArmor Lyte:** Contains only **30 mg** of sodium per bottle.
* **What you actually need:** Most runners need anywhere from **200 mg to 500+ mg** of sodium per hour of exercise, depending on how heavily they sweat. 30 mg is essentially negligible.
### 2. It is Heavily "Potassium-Biased"
BodyArmor uses coconut water concentrate, which makes it incredibly high in potassium (**660 mg**). While potassium is important, you lose very little of it in sweat compared to sodium. An extreme imbalance of high potassium and almost zero sodium isn't optimal during a hard run.
### 3. Carbohydrate Content
* This bottle only has **5g of total carbohydrates** (and 2g of sugar).
* If you are running for **less than 60 minutes**, this is fine—you don't really need extra carbs.
* If you are running for **more than 60 minutes**, your body needs fast-digesting carbohydrates (usually 30–60 grams per hour) to fuel your muscles. This drink won't provide that energy.
## The Verdict & Better Alternatives
If you want a casual, tasty drink for after a short workout or just to sip throughout the day, $9 for a 12-pack is a solid bargain. But **do not rely on it as your primary running fuel.**
If you want something specifically formulated for running, look into electrolyte powders you can mix into water:
* **For low-calorie/high-sodium (similar to Lyte but built for sweat):** LMNT, Liquid I.V. (Sugar-Free), or Nuun Sport tablets.
* **For long runs (Endurance/Carbs + Electrolytes):** Tailwind, Skratch Labs, or Gatorade Endurance.)
I like these because of the potassium, b vitamins, magnesium and zinc all of which, unlike sodium, are usually lacking in their diets.
Also I don't know where this nonsense about distance running is coming from. I regularly hike mountains for hours on end, like 6+ hours of intensity higher than most run at, gaining 4000ft+ of elevation over 10+ miles. Usually just water on the trail maybe a cliff bar, save the big meal and nutrients for afterwards. I'm not an oddity either. Your body can go a few hours between meals/nutrients and still workout intensely.
I like these because of the potassium, b vitamins, magnesium and zinc all of which, unlike sodium, are usually lacking in their diets.
Also I don't know where this nonsense about distance running is coming from. I regularly hike mountains for hours on end, like 6+ hours of intensity higher than most run at, gaining 4000ft+ of elevation over 10+ miles. Usually just water on the trail maybe a cliff bar, save the big meal and nutrients for afterwards. I'm not an oddity either. Your body can go a few hours between meals/nutrients and still workout intensely.
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