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That is the whole idea: two tablets every 30 minutes, water whenever you want it, and nothing to prepare beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaltStick say FastChews start working in 45 seconds, on the basis of a study they funded at Western Colorado University which found nearly half the sodium can be absorbed in under a minute when chewed. Worth knowing the study was brand-funded — the mechanism is real, since the mouth lining absorbs faster than the gut, but treat the number as the manufacturer's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest in heat, on long efforts, and any time you are drinking plain water rather than sports drink. If you already carry a mixed bottle you may not need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eTaste and texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey chew like a sweet tart — firm, not chalky, and they do not stick to your teeth. SaltStick make no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners, which is unusual in this category and is why they taste less synthetic than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen flavours are made, so the sensible first buy is a flavour you already like the sound of. Taste changes under effort, and a flavour you find sickly at kilometre 30 is a packet you will not finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eCaffeine, sodium and what varies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery serving of two tablets carries \u003cstrong\u003e150 mg of electrolytes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2 g of carbohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough salt to matter, not enough sugar to count as fuel. FastChews replace electrolytes; they are not an energy product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo of the ten flavours add \u003cstrong\u003e15 mg of caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e, from green tea rather than added as pure caffeine. SaltStick suggest alternating caffeinated and non-caffeinated across a long day rather than taking caffeine every 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the packet for the exact per-flavour breakdown of sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. Those are regulated figures and the label is the authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChew two tablets for every 30 minutes of activity, and chew them completely rather than swallowing — absorption starts in the mouth, so swallowing them whole defeats the point. 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They use sodium citrate rather than plain salt, and carry no sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eWhat it is and when to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caffeinated capsule in the SaltStick range, for race day and the back half of long efforts. 30 mg of caffeine per capsule is a deliberately small dose — about a third of a coffee — so it stacks gradually across an event rather than hitting all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot the one to take every hour of a very long day. Plain SaltStick Caps carry more electrolytes per capsule and no stimulant, and most people alternate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eTaste and texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavourless, swallowed with water. The capsule is vegetable-based. Like the plain Caps, the appeal is that it stays neutral when sweet drinks and chews have stopped being welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eCaffeine, sodium and what varies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 mg of caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eup to 314 mg of electrolytes\u003c\/strong\u003e per capsule, with no sugar. Note the electrolyte load is lower than plain Caps at 660 mg — these are the caffeine option, not the high-sodium one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade with \u003cstrong\u003esodium citrate\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than sodium chloride, which is gentler on the stomach for some people. Gluten free, no soy or nuts, no sweeteners and no high fructose corn syrup. SaltStick state independent testing for banned substances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne capsule with water every 30 to 60 minutes during activity. 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The capsules are tasteless and size 0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eWhat it is and who it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sodium and potassium capsule made specifically for people living with chronic illness, rather than for athletes. SaltStick market Vitassium for managing symptoms of certain kinds of dysautonomia — POTS, vasovagal syncope and orthostatic hypotension — where raising sodium intake is part of the management plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are here because you sweat heavily during sport, the sports range is what you want: SaltStick Caps carry more electrolytes per capsule and are built for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eHow much sodium it provides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach serving of two capsules contains \u003cstrong\u003e500 mg of sodium\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e100 mg of potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Extra Strength version carries 750 mg of sodium in the same two-capsule serving — 50% more — for people who struggle to reach a daily sodium target without taking a lot of capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eTaking them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsules are tasteless and size 0, which is small enough to swallow easily and is the main practical reason people choose capsules over salt tablets or drinks. SaltStick describe them as easy on the stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow many you take, and when, is a question for the doctor managing your condition rather than for a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eWhat SaltStick claim, and what to check\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaltStick state that Vitassium helps maintain electrolyte levels, supports healthy blood pressure, reduces fatigue, supports cognitive function and reduces dizziness due to low blood pressure. Those are the manufacturer's claims, reproduced here as theirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitassium is made for people managing a diagnosed condition, and this page is not medical advice. Sodium intake interacts with blood pressure, kidney function and several medications, so the amount that helps one person is the wrong amount for another. Talk to the doctor who manages your condition before starting or changing a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SaltStick","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":40841666527341,"sku":"08-0100","price":69.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/saltstick-nutrition-supplement-vitassium-capsules-30683116732525.webp?v=1699668480"},{"product_id":"saltstick-electrolyte-capsules","title":"SaltStick Caps Electrolyte Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaltStick Caps are electrolyte capsules carrying up to 660 mg of electrolytes each, with no sugar and no flavour. One capsule with water every 30 to 60 minutes is the usual dose. The formula is built to match the ratio of electrolytes lost in sweat, and it is the highest-sodium option SaltStick make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eWhat it is and when to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flavourless capsule you swallow with water, for people who sweat heavily or who simply do not want another sweet thing during a long effort. At up to 660 mg of electrolytes per capsule this is the concentrated end of the range — roughly four times what a serving of FastChews carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe formula is built to match the ratio of electrolytes in sweat rather than to taste good, which is the argument for capsules over anything chewable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eTaste and texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is none, and that is the selling point. After several hours, sweet drinks and chews stop being appealing for most people, while a capsule stays neutral. They are size 0, small enough to swallow easily, and SaltStick position them as sitting well on the stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eCaffeine, sodium and what varies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 660 mg of electrolytes per capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e0 g of carbohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. These replace salt only — they are not fuel, and on a long effort you still need carbohydrate from somewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlain Caps carry no caffeine. Race Ready Caps Plus is the version with 30 mg. 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