Performance Electrolytes Orange-Lime | 400 g | German Elite Nutrition

GEN Performance Electrolytes Orange-Lime

The orange-lime variant of Performance Electrolytes is a powder that goes further than a standard sports drink. Per 20-gram serving, you get 2257 mg of electrolytes from magnesium, potassium, sodium, calcium, and chloride, supplemented with 3800 mg of citrulline malate, 1400 mg of taurine, coconut water powder, red beet extract (Sabeet®), Senactiv®, and vitamins B1 and B6. The citrus blend of orange and lime provides a full, fresh flavor that is easy to drink around your workout. This gives you more than just salt in water: a broader formula for around your effort.

The orange-lime citrus flavor in practice

Orange-lime is a classic sports flavor: juicy and round from the orange, with a lively, fresh touch of lime on top. You mix 20 grams of powder (one scoop) into 500 ml of cold water to get a clear citrus drink that tastes a bit fuller than a pure lime variant. Sugar-free and with only 10 kcal per serving, it remains light, even during an intense workout. The citrus blend masks the slight salty note of the minerals well, making it pleasant to drink for extended periods. Serve it preferably well chilled, as this brings out the best in the orange and lime. If you prefer something green and summery, there is a kiwi variant with the same formula. This allows you to change flavors without changing the composition. The lime keeps the drink fresh, while the orange makes it a bit fuller than a bare citrus drink.

What does Performance Electrolytes contain?

The base consists of five minerals that together provide 2257 mg of electrolytes per serving: 200 mg magnesium, 400 mg potassium, 900 mg sodium, 150 mg calcium, and 607 mg chloride. Added to this are 3800 mg of L-citrulline malate (2:1), of which 2530 mg is L-citrulline, plus 1400 mg of taurine and 2000 mg of coconut water powder. Sabeet® is a red beet extract with naturally occurring nitrates (5 mg nitrate per serving), and Senactiv® is a branded complex of Panax notoginseng extract and Rosa roxburghii fruit extract. Vitamins B1 (2 mg) and B6 (2 mg) complete the formula. The minerals are incorporated as citrate and chloride, and sucralose is used as a sweetener. In addition, there are 4.76 g of inulin fiber per serving. Inulin is a soluble fiber from chicory root, among other sources, and gives the drink a little more body without adding sugar.

The role of electrolytes and B vitamins

During exercise, you lose fluid and minerals through sweat. A drink with electrolytes helps you target this replenishment. Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance, normal muscle function, normal nervous system function, and the reduction of fatigue. Potassium contributes to normal muscle function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure, and calcium contributes to normal muscle function. The added B vitamins participate in your metabolism: vitamins B1 and B6 contribute to normal energy metabolism, and vitamin B6 also contributes to the reduction of fatigue and the normal functioning of the immune system. Thus, the orange-lime variant covers both your fluid and mineral replenishment. The 900 mg of sodium has been deliberately chosen to be high, as sodium is the mineral you lose the most of when sweating. With potassium and chloride, it forms the core of what your body loses during intense exertion.

Who is this electrolyte powder for?

Performance Electrolytes is for anyone who wants to replenish fluid and minerals during and after exercise: strength athletes, endurance athletes, cyclists, Hyrox athletes, and active people in hot weather. Whether you're doing a long endurance workout, competing in an intense competition, or just moving a lot in the summer, this helps you replenish your fluid and mineral loss. Since the serving provides only 10 kcal and contains no sugar, it fits well into both a sports routine and a daily hydration plan. The composition is 100% plant-based, gluten-free, lactose-free, aspartame-free, and soy lecithin-free. A 400-gram tub is good for 20 servings, so with this orange-lime variant, you keep your electrolyte intake simple and tailored to your day. Many athletes wonder when is the best time to take such a drink. In practice, it's good to sip it during longer workouts and top up the rest afterward. On rest days, you can spread one serving throughout the day to maintain your fluid intake.