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Mixing Osmo/Skratch Labs hydration drinks
Does anyone else have an issue getting Osmo or Skratch hydration mixes to dissolve in water and not result in a grit filled water bottle? I find Osmo to be a good bit better than Skratch in this regard but even mixing below the recommended strength (2 scoops vs recommended 2.5 scoops per 21 oz bottle) I find that the last quarter of the bottle is very gritty, despite giving it a good shake several times as I get through it.
Anyone else notice this? Am I doing something wrong? Are there any other mixes out there that are as easy on the stomach as Osmo and dissolve better?
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Cytomax isn't too bad but I don't think any of them mix all that well. Often I just buy Pedialyte (or more often the Walmart of Dollar Tree brand), and it's extremely easy on the gastro system.
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Maybe try mixing with a little hot water, then add cold once it is all dissolved.
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try adding half the recommended water and shake around....then once dissolved add the balance of water.
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+1 to the warm water suggestion, albeit inconvenient, this is what I usually do when I know I am going to be riding the next day. Mix with warm water, then throw the bottles into the fridge.
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Try Tailwind
Tailwind mixes very easy, is cheaper than the alternatives, and works well for me. Flavor is very light and easy on the stomach. They don't have a huge mkt budget but it works.
http://www.tailwindnutrition.com/ Alan |
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I was using the raspberry Skratch Labs and it left a little residue but that was because it had tiny pieces of raspberry in it that didn't dissolve. Currently I am using Skratch lemon-lime and have had no problem.
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A little Paul Newman Lemonade.
And/or Cran-Mango. Helps. |
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there are some additives that help powders dissolve better and stay in suspension in liquid, but Skratch and Osmo don't use them because they are artificial and theoretically don't offer a performance benefit once in the body (though they do in the bottle). Stacy Sims, the scientist who formulated both products, is a bit of a zealot when it comes to ingredients.
I just give my bottle a quick shake before drinking and that works fine. |
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In terms of Skratch, I find the Lemon/Lime both the easiest to drink and least gritty. The other flavors seem to take longer to fully dissolve.
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+3
Skratch lemon/lime dissolves completely if you give it a good shake or stir. And it tastes great, IMO. |
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I use the scratch pineapple in the warm months and apple cinnamon in the cooler months. A few shakes and it completely dissolves for me. The cinnamon leaves a bit of residue but I've had no problems with the pineapple flavor.
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