LMNT

Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-07-24 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.

Electrolyte Powder · 1 wave · n=120 answers, pooled

By assistant

How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.

Share of recommendations over time

Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.

What they call it

Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.

• high-sodium ×39

  “LMNT’s high-sodium formula (1,000 mg) is scientifically dosed to actually replace those heavy losses, cure muscle cramps, eliminate "keto flu" or fasting headaches, and boost athletic endurance.”

• zero sugar ×31

  “Because LMNT has zero sugar, it misses out on this highly efficient hydration mechanism.”

• 1,000 mg sodium ×29

  “With a massive **1,000 mg of sodium** per packet, LMNT tastes intensely salty (akin to flavored seawater) and is sweetened with stevia.”

• 0 g added sugars ×27

  “* **LMNT** contains 0 grams of sugar and only about 5 calories.”

• high sodium ×18

  “* **High Sodium:** With about **500 mg of sodium** per packet (about 22% of your recommended daily intake), it is incredibly salty.”

• sugar-free ×15

  “Because LMNT is sugar-free, you can drink it anytime.”

• heavy sweating ×14

  “For endurance runners, heavy sweaters, or those doing high-intensity workouts in hot climates, **Ultima does not provide enough sodium** to prevent cramping and dehydration on its own.”

• premium product ×14

  “**Hydrate Pro** is highly popular for being a more affordable alternative to premium brands like LMNT.”

• costly ×13

  “* **LMNT** is expensive, costing about **$1.”

• no sugar ×11

  “50 per stick** direct (30 for $45) and provides **1,000 mg sodium, 200 mg potassium, and 60 mg magnesium**, with no sugar.”

In their words

255 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across assistants.

What they recommend

“LMNT is entirely sugar-free and features a massive dose of sodium. LMNT is perfect for heavy sweat sessions, keto-dieters, or people who prefer a very salty taste without carbs”

“LMNT posts its recipe for those who want to mix it themselves, which is probably the cheapest option”

“You get the same electrolyte formula—1,000 mg sodium, 200 mg potassium, and 60 mg magnesium per stick”

“Most lifestyle electrolyte powders don't actually have enough sodium to replace what active people lose in sweat. LMNT has a massive dose of sodium. Because it is sugar-free, it won't break a fast or kick you out of ketosis.”

“Described as the benchmark many athletes use for zero-sugar, high-sodium hydration, with a strong sodium dose, simple formula, and clean mix.”

Where they hedge

“skip paying full price unless you strongly prefer their flavors/formulas”

“LMNT contains very high sodium (1,000 mg), 0g sugar, and is best for keto diets and heavy endurance athletes with an extremely salty, intense flavor.”

“If you're a heavy sweater/endurance athlete needing a big sodium hit fast, LMNT's higher sodium load has its fans. But for everyday hydration, better value, a more balanced mineral profile, and more format options, Transparent Labs Hydrate ”

“LMNT costs about $1.50 per stick for a 30-count box”

“LMNT is highly popular for heavy sweaters because it delivers a massive 1,000mg sodium dose. However, because LMNT's standard retail lines are not consistently batch-tested under NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport, drug-tested colleg”

What they warn about

“Skip expensive 'wellness' electrolyte brands”

“Because LMNT has zero sugar, it misses out on this highly efficient hydration mechanism. LMNT tastes intensely salty (akin to flavored seawater) and is sweetened with stevia. LMNT's sodium dose is so high, it is often overkill for standard ”

“LMNT runs about $2.36/serving for its high-sodium formula — more than 3x the cost of Hydrate”

“LMNT is $39-$45 for its offering, putting it on the higher end”

“versus LMNT's very high 1,000 mg sodium per packet”

The substitution map

Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.

Where this comes from

41 of 257 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.

Where they send you

Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.

Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.