On June 22-24, hundreds of dysautonomia patients and their families congregated in Nashville, Tennessee, to participate in the sixth annual Dysautonomia International (DI) Conference. Read more
Category: Medical
How Does the Sodium-Glucose Pump Work? (And Other Questions)
In this blog post, we answer salt-related questions often asked by dysautonomia patients. Read to learn about the kidneys, the sodium-glucose pump and potassium intake. Read more
The three hormones that regulate your electrolyte levels
Hormones are key to understanding the hydration process, and what to do when that process breaks down. Read more
Buccal Mucosa: Why your mouth is key to fast-acting electrolytes
SaltStick Fastchews owe their fast-acting power to the way the body absorbs electrolytes through the mouth. But what does that mean exactly? Read more
SaltStick Vitassium is Now Approved and Available in Canada
This week, we are happy to share with our customers that our newest product, SaltStick Vitassium, is approved and available for purchase in Canada. Read more
Thinking of going ketogenic? You’ll need extra salt.
The ketogenic diet is growing in popularity these days, due to perceived benefits of weight loss, nutrient density and mental clarity. Commonly overlooked with this diet, however, is the resulting need for increased sodium consumption. Read more
Seven Activities We Enjoyed at the Dysautonomia International Conference in 2017
This past weekend, a few of our team members attended the fifth annual Dysautonomia International Conference in Washington D.C. Read more
This Is Why Potassium Is So Important To Exercise Performance
Many physiological processes depend on certain electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. In this blog post, we delve into the importance of potassium to exercise performance. Read more
Six Reasons Why You Are Constantly Thirsty
High levels of thirst plague endurance athletes who commonly exercise in the heat and humidity for several hours a day. However, hydration can be a tricky thing, and it can sometimes seem as if your thirst never goes away – despite frequent urination. Read more
SaltStick Vitassium, Specifically Designed to Meet the Needs of People Suffering From Dysautonomia, Is Available
(November 15, 2016) Malibu, Calif. – Today SaltStick is thrilled to announce that our newest product, SaltStick Vitassium, is available for purchase. Read more