I'll be honest with you—I'm not a great water drinker. Never have been. And when I tried to fix that with electrolyte drinks, they were just too much for my system. One serving would leave me feeling wired, nauseous, or dealing with crazy blood sugar spikes that come from all the added sugars and vitamins. What if I wanted a second one during a long tennis match or while working at my computer? Forget it. Too much of everything.
Sound familiar?
Why Commercial Electrolytes Overwhelm Women During Perimenopause and Menopause
So you'd think the solution would be simple: just drink electrolyte beverages, right? Not really.
Most commercial electrolyte products were designed for athletes—with robust kidney function and no hormonal shifts to complicate things. For women, especially during perimenopause and menopause, these products can overwhelm our sensitive systems.
Here's what happens with high-sodium electrolytes and menopause: Those high levels of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium might be fine for someone sweating through a marathon, but when you're just trying to stay hydrated at your desk or during a moderate workout, they can create electrolyte imbalances. Estrogen loss has made us more salt-sensitive, raising blood pressure and cardiovascular strain. About 60-70% of postmenopausal women in the US already deal with hypertension—the last thing we need is to make it worse with unnecessary sodium overload.
And then there's everything else they add: sugars that spike your blood glucose (a real concern when insulin resistance becomes more common after 45), artificial sweeteners that cause bloating, colors, and caffeine. Many of these products are marketed as daily essentials when the truth is, if you're not sweating buckets or recovering from illness, whole foods could easily handle your electrolyte needs.
Electrolyte side effects in menopausal women are often overlooked. The worst part? The symptoms of electrolyte overload—nausea, dizziness, headaches, confusion, irritability, fatigue, and irregular heartbeat—look a lot like menopausal symptoms. So you might think you need more electrolytes when actually, you're overwhelming your system with too much.
ElectroLady: A Low-Sugar, Gentle Electrolyte Solution for Women
When I realized I couldn't find an electrolyte product that worked for my body during menopause, I did what I've always done: I asked Alexis if she could develop something better. Just like she nailed it with our protein powder, she nailed it again with ElectroLady.
Here's what makes it the best electrolyte for women:
Simple, purposeful ingredients for hormone balance. Ancient sea salt for sodium and trace minerals. Orange peel for natural flavor and antioxidants. Magnesium and potassium in amounts that support hydration without overwhelming your system. A touch of monk fruit for sweetness that won't spike your blood sugar or trigger insulin resistance. And like all of our products, it's 100% organic and gluten-free.
That's it. No excess vitamins you don't need. No sugar bombs. No artificial anything. No electrolyte overload.
Drink it all day long without worry. This was the game-changer for me. I can sip on ElectroLady during a tennis match, throughout a long walk, or while I'm writing at my computer—and I don't have to worry about getting too much of anything. It's gentle on my system but effective at keeping me hydrated.
It's exactly what I needed: an electrolyte that understands my body.