I recently ordered a variety pack of LMNT and tried them out. LMNT tries to provide a sports drink that gives you good electrolyte replacement without any sugar, and they do a pretty good job of accomplishing that.
The order that I liked the flavors, from most to least, was: raspberry salt, orange salt, mango chili, chocolate salt. I did *not* like the lemon habanero. It was way too spicy for a drink that should be cooling you down, but maybe if you like spicy stuff it would be okay. And I found the citrus salt to be basically undrinkable. (They also give you one unflavored packet so that you can mix it with something on your own.)
But the others were all right. I think that LMNT has taken a really good idea (a non-sugar sports drink) and done it with excellent execution on the business side. Shipping was super fast, the packets themselves are slickly designed and sturdy if you want to take some with you on a trip or for outdoor sports. The price is significantly higher than other drinks in this category, but I’m willing to pay extra for a superior product. And I did feel better when I was drinking them vs my regular gym drink.
The only real issue is the taste. It’s not bad…but it’s not really good either. Of course, the whole point of a drink like this is that you don’t want a lot of sugar, but just having saltiness plus some kind of non-sugar flavoring doesn’t *quite* make it IMO. I would suggest that LMNT add some stevia or other sweetener — not a lot, just a bit — and try for something a little more palatable. It would be the difference between a drink that you know would be good to take with you to the gym and a drink that you really *want* to take with you to the gym.
All that said, if you suffer from any kind of inflammation (like tendonitis, for example…) LMNT could be a great addition to your nutritional strategy. Less sugar means less inflammation and better health, pure and simple. So if you have an issue with inflammation, I recommend that you try one of their variety packs. You only pay for shipping, which even for international orders isn’t much. Here’s a link to their website if you want to get some.
And the usual disclaimer: I have no financial or other interest in LMNT whatsoever.