The Sqwincher 060119-AS lite Qwik Stik electrolyte replacement powdered beverage mix is a 0.11 oz. package of sugar-free powdered sports beverage concentrate, assorted flavors, that mixes with water to make 20 oz. of electrolyte beverage to help replenish fluids and electrolytes lost during physical work, exercise, or illness, or following exposure to extreme heat. Each package is designed to be mixed with a 20-oz. size of bottled water for portability. The concentrate contains no sugar or calories, and comes in an assortment of flavors including orange, strawberry lemonade, mixed berry, and fruit punch. Each tube contains 10 packages.

Orange ingredients: Citric acid, maltodextrin, potassium citrate, salt, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), sodium citrate, potassium phosphate, sodium phosphate, sucralose, yellow 6, natural flavor, and calcium phosphate.

Strawberry lemonade ingredients: Citric acid, maltodextrin, potassium citrate, salt, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), sodium citrate, potassium phosphate, sodium phosphate, modified food starch, sucralose, natural and artificial flavor, calcium phosphate, and red 40..

Mixed berry ingredients: Citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, potassium citrate, salt, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), sodium citrate, gum arabic, potassium phosphate, sodium phosphate, sucralose, calcium phosphate, and blue 1.

Fruit punch ingredients: Citric acid, maltodextrin, potassium citrate, salt, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), sodium citrate, potassium phosphate, sodium phosphate, sucralose, artificial color (red 40 and blue 1), modified food starch, natural and artificial flavor, and calcium phosphate.

Nutrition Facts

Isotonic electrolyte replacement drinks contain similar concentrations of salt and sugar as in the human body, allowing for quick absorption. Sugar provides carbohydrates for energy, and salts (such as sodium, calcium, potassium, chlorine, magnesium, and bicarbonate) help to restore the body's electrolyte balance. The cells in the human body use electrolytes to carry electrical impulses (such as nerve impulses and muscle contractions) across themselves and to other cells, a process required for proper brain and body function. Electrolyte replacement is important for job safety and for the health and performance of workers, especially in high temperature environments or when wearing protective clothing or equipment that can lead to overheating.

The Sqwincher Corporation makes electrolyte replacement drinks. The company, founded in 1975, is headquartered in Columbus, MS.