Vitalyte Blog

As the cold and flu season is here, it's important to take steps to stay healthy and protect your immune system. One aspect of health that is often overlooked during this time is electrolyte replacement. Electrolytes play a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance, which can impact how your body responds to illness and stress. By replacing electrolytes, you can...

OK, Vita Girl, I’ve got the shoes, I know the yoga poses, now how do I make working out fun? Many of us feel about exercise the way we felt about eating Brussels sprouts as a kid — an unsavory thing we have to do to get something we want. Back then, that something was probably dessert or pleasing our...

I’ve given a lot of attention to running in the past blogs. The reason for it is simple: 1) I love an excuse to get outside, listen to music and be alone with my thoughts; and 2) It gives me a high that’s comparable to eating a box of caramel turtle chocolates (minus the calories).  But running isn’t for everyone....

First off I should explain that this is my first blog ever, so bear with me. Next, I guess I should point out that this blog is about me running, something I have never done before, so again please bear with me. I’m going to be completely honest and say what I have thought about runners for a very long...

Chances are that if you have ever called Vitalyte’s corporate office you have spoken to Evan Lucas. Even if you haven’t called our office but ordered Vitalyte from the website, you are familiar with his work. You see, Evan Lucas has been moving silently behind the scenes at Vitalyte’s corporate office in San Diego for over a decade ensuring that...

We all know that when it is hot outside, our chances of becoming dehydrated significantly increase. However, there are many other causes of dehydration other than just warm climate temperatures. Some of the following might surprise you. So be on the lookout for the hidden factors that can contribute to dehydration: Air Conditioning: The dry air pulls moisture from your...

Vitalyte’s use in the first responder community has been well-documented over the years. The first report of our electrolyte replacement drink being used in an emergency situation was in 1976 during the Canada-Pacific Mount McKinely Expedition. The team members consumed at minimum a quart a day of “Gookinade” (yes that was our name in 1976) and reported “no muscled soreness”...

Fall means a few things including back to school, fantasy football picks and our favorite, marathon season! I know you are thinking we must be crazy if running 26.2 miles is something we love! Well, we do love it and there are several reasons why. See Vitalyte was founded initially to help marathon runners stay hydrated. Our founder, Bill Gookin,...