nuun Tablets are a convenient way to obtain electrolytes.

Nuun tablets are easy to drop in a water bottle and quickly dissolve to make a not-too sweet balanced electrolyte drink. No shaking required and no powder mess. It is easy to take a tube along with you on a long run or ride when you may need to refill along the way.

Nuun tablets come in a tough little tube that is water resistant and perfect for carrying in your hand, jersey pocket or pack. When traveling, it won't burst in your luggage, leaving a powdery mess! The tube makes is easy for you take your electrolyte drink with your when you travel for work, vacation or out of town races.

One tube contains 12 tablets. Nuun recommends one tablet per 16oz. of water. In our experience we add 1-2 tablets per 20-24oz bottle depending on personal preference and individual electrolyte requirements.

nuun Ingredients

Nuun tablets dissolve to make a balanced electrolyte drink but does not contain carbohydrates for energy and no sugar. Nuun & Company spent years researching the levels of electrolytes needed for the product to be absorbed quickly and to provide optimal salt balance to prevent cramping and maximize hydration.

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that people who are active for more than one hour get 500mg of sodium for every 24 ounces of water they consume. This is up to three times the sodium that traditional sports drinks provide. In fact, some experts believe that sodium concentrations should be closer to the 700 to 1000 mg level. Each nuun tablet provides 360mg of sodium, plus, potassium, calcium and magnesium in perfect balance.

Source your calories separately from your hydration

To ensure rapid absorption, nuun tablets do not contain any carbohydrates. Ingesting drinks containing high levels of carbohydrates can have two undesirable effects when it comes to hydration: 1) Carbohydrates can slow the rate at which your stomach empties and therefore delay the availability of water and electrolytes. 2) Carbohydrates also increase the osmolality of what you are drinking; impeding absorption beyond the stomach. This is what contributes to the bloating feeling many long course athletes experience. For more information please visit our blog article about replenishing electrolytes and calories separately.

Please note: if you are participating in intense exercise for more than one hour you should consume carbohydrates to ensure that you can sustain energy levels for working muscles. Carbohydrate energy gels, bars or chews are effective means of providing you with the energy you require.