In case you didn't know, Alacer sold out to Pfizer, who now puts aspartame in Emergen-C. This isn't the place for a debate on whether, in fact, aspartame is toxic and kills brain cells. I'm convinced, so I decided to look for an alternative product, and I tried a number of them. I found the taste of this brand the most like Emergen-C (and the most pleasant to me), with the same basic pre-Pfizer ingredients (plus an additional 200 mg of C), at a decent price.

I tried this product in the hopes that it would help my body better absorb the water I drink. It's better than I had hoped for, and it actually tastes good too!<br /><br />For the last several years, I've been trying to find an effective electrolyte/vitamin C product. I've tried every mix and supplement I could find, ranging from the cheap to the very expensive, but none of them worked (a few of them would have a slight effect for 2 weeks, but then stop working). I've always had severely dry skin, despite having a very clean vegan diet, and everything I drink tends to rush through my system without actually hydrating me. It was typical for me to wake up 3 times a night just to use the bathroom, each time also feeling very thirsty. My diet is naturally low in sodium, and further reducing my sodium intake had no effect other than making me crave salt.<br /><br />In October of 2013, I saw this product on the shelf of my local Whole Foods and decided to try it. I was immediately impressed with the taste - it's satisfyingly tart and sweet. Mind you, I put 1 packet in 16-20oz of water, not the 6-8oz recommended (I find it just as effective, and 1 packet per cup of water is just too strong of a flavor for me). During the rest of that day, I noticed I didn't feel as thirsty as I usually do, and didn't have to run to the bathroom every 2 hours. I continued to use it, adding a packet to my water bottle every time I filled it up. In addition to fewer bathroom visits, I also noticed some other very positive effects:<br /><br />- I could finally exercise outside in the sun without getting a headache. Before discovering the Trace Minerals electrolyte drink mix, I would get horrible headaches after spending more than 30 minutes walking or running in the sun. Nothing would get rid of them, and I'd just have to wait for them to fade away on their own. Now, I drink some before my run and add it to the water I drink during my run. I haven't gotten a headache since.<br /><br />- My skin is much smoother and looks better. The last time my mom saw me, she exclaimed "Your skin looks AMAZING!" The only change I had made since our previous visit was drinking the Trace Minerals mix regularly.<br /><br />- I have less of a sweet tooth, and I don't crave salt anymore. Sometimes when I want something sweet after a meal, just drinking some water with the electrolyte mix in it will satisfy my craving. That's helped me a lot as I try to lose a couple vanity pounds. Also, I've always craved salt. Although my diet is low sodium, I would sprinkle RealSalt on every meal I had. I felt like I couldn't get enough salt. However, after drinking the electrolyte mix my cravings have greatly reduced. Now I add very little, if any, salt to my food and I don't constantly crave it.<br /><br />- In addition to looking better, my skin is much more hydrated. I used to have to apply lotion after every shower, and to my hands every time after washing them. Otherwise, my hands would feel horribly dry, and the skin on my arms and legs would feel so dry it would itch. I had to have a little bottle of lotion in every purse and backpack I own, even during the summer. Since using the electrolyte mix, I almost never use lotion. My skin never feels dry/itchy anymore and I only have to apply lotion to my hands a couple of times a month during the cold months.<br /><br />Overall, this product has become a lifesaver for me. I'm incredibly impressed with it, and I'll continue to take it every day.

This company did not quote all ingredients. Besides all the electrolytes and some vitamins, on of the ingredients not mentioned is crystalline fructose, which is even worse than high fructose corn syrup.

I am in the midst of adjusting to burning fats instead of carbs for energy. It has been brutal on some days. However, this has helped a lot. I can feel an immediate energy from it. Now I'm not talking run around the house type energy. But it just lifts me up and also clears out the brain fog if it's present too.<br /><br />Oh! And it's actually quite pleasant to take. If I'm desparate I put it in a little water and drink it down. If I have more time I put it in ice water and enjoy it as a drink. I have the orange flavor.<br /><br />I especially appreciate the reasonable pricing.

Tastes great and works great. Powder dissolves fairly well. No chalky taste. I love that it does NOT contain any artificial sweeteners which are toxins. They kept it pure and natural. This product is way better than Emergen-C.

I tought it was a product to boost my health and enery, but when I received it and checked out the ingredient list I saw that the first ingredient is crystalline fructose, a derivate of corn similar to corn syrup (and for certain aspect I read it is even more dangerous for our body) but a more appealing and unknown name.