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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.
These have less sugar then most other sweetened drinks but they still taste good. Even the fully sugared ones have less sugar than soda or orange juice (if you want to compare, keep in mind that a 16oz bottle is 2 servings). But I like the Lyte ones, which have even less sugar and fewer calories, yet remain pleasantly sweet. I can even tolerate the Zero ones with stevia when I really want to avoid calories.
While I don't need them, these also have vitamins and minerals making them marginally healthier than plain water. At only 65¢, it's cheaper than other sweetened drinks and bottled water. So what's not to understand?
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