Side by Side Comparison of: Trace Minerals Research

Ok, I am NOT a fan of these power paks because they do not agree with my stomach. HOWEVER, I order these for my mom and dad when they need them and my rating and review is based on their love for these.

Per their review, these are awesome! They keep us healthy through cold and flu season and give us plenty of energy all day long. We drink them in our water first thing every morning.

Another good product that I add to my smoothie to give me my vitamins and it taste so good too! I am so glad I found these online as it takes out all the work for me trying to add different vitamins etc to my smoothie every day. Now all I have to do is open this envelope....add ice, fruit and almond milk and I have a great tasting smoothie that is good for me too!

2017 They have updated the taste so I am updating my review. Since my last review, they substituted some elements with tumerivnand the taste is now more organic (although not as fizzy as the original recipient).

Now that the strange tangerine taste is out, I consider it a full 5 as it is an excellent pre-workout hydrating drink and a great post work out restorative drink.

About me/the reviewer: hot yoga 4 times a week/long distance biker during the summer.

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Had I rated this before my June order, I would have given it a full 5 stars. The taste was subtle-not sweet and very light/citrusy. Just as important, it was effective at countering rehydration.

Since my June 2016 purchase, I am very disappointed that they changed the flavor. It is sweeter and has a synthetic almost tangerine taste. They should have rolled omit out as a different flavor and not ruined a perfectly good flavor.

I'm a little disgtuntlef because I had a big supply already and bought th last round in anticipation of summer and now that I am using the new one-I'm just discovering the change which the seller/manufacturer did not disclose. Bottom line I am stuck with it.

I am now hunting for an alternative- Makers of Power Pak let me know if you ever bring the original flavor back.

I tried this product in the hopes that it would help my body better absorb the water I drink. It's better than I had hoped for, and it actually tastes good too!

For the last several years, I've been trying to find an effective electrolyte/vitamin C product. I've tried every mix and supplement I could find, ranging from the cheap to the very expensive, but none of them worked (a few of them would have a slight effect for 2 weeks, but then stop working). I've always had severely dry skin, despite having a very clean vegan diet, and everything I drink tends to rush through my system without actually hydrating me. It was typical for me to wake up 3 times a night just to use the bathroom, each time also feeling very thirsty. My diet is naturally low in sodium, and further reducing my sodium intake had no effect other than making me crave salt.

In October of 2013, I saw this product on the shelf of my local Whole Foods and decided to try it. I was immediately impressed with the taste - it's satisfyingly tart and sweet. Mind you, I put 1 packet in 16-20oz of water, not the 6-8oz recommended (I find it just as effective, and 1 packet per cup of water is just too strong of a flavor for me). During the rest of that day, I noticed I didn't feel as thirsty as I usually do, and didn't have to run to the bathroom every 2 hours. I continued to use it, adding a packet to my water bottle every time I filled it up. In addition to fewer bathroom visits, I also noticed some other very positive effects:

- I could finally exercise outside in the sun without getting a headache. Before discovering the Trace Minerals electrolyte drink mix, I would get horrible headaches after spending more than 30 minutes walking or running in the sun. Nothing would get rid of them, and I'd just have to wait for them to fade away on their own. Now, I drink some before my run and add it to the water I drink during my run. I haven't gotten a headache since.

- My skin is much smoother and looks better. The last time my mom saw me, she exclaimed "Your skin looks AMAZING!" The only change I had made since our previous visit was drinking the Trace Minerals mix regularly.

- I have less of a sweet tooth, and I don't crave salt anymore. Sometimes when I want something sweet after a meal, just drinking some water with the electrolyte mix in it will satisfy my craving. That's helped me a lot as I try to lose a couple vanity pounds. Also, I've always craved salt. Although my diet is low sodium, I would sprinkle RealSalt on every meal I had. I felt like I couldn't get enough salt. However, after drinking the electrolyte mix my cravings have greatly reduced. Now I add very little, if any, salt to my food and I don't constantly crave it.

- In addition to looking better, my skin is much more hydrated. I used to have to apply lotion after every shower, and to my hands every time after washing them. Otherwise, my hands would feel horribly dry, and the skin on my arms and legs would feel so dry it would itch. I had to have a little bottle of lotion in every purse and backpack I own, even during the summer. Since using the electrolyte mix, I almost never use lotion. My skin never feels dry/itchy anymore and I only have to apply lotion to my hands a couple of times a month during the cold months.

Overall, this product has become a lifesaver for me. I'm incredibly impressed with it, and I'll continue to take it every day.

In case you didn't know, Alacer sold out to Pfizer, who now puts aspartame in Emergen-C. This isn't the place for a debate on whether, in fact, aspartame is toxic and kills brain cells. I'm convinced, so I decided to look for an alternative product, and I tried a number of them. I found the taste of this brand the most like Emergen-C (and the most pleasant to me), with the same basic pre-Pfizer ingredients (plus an additional 200 mg of C), at a decent price.

My family uses this all the time.

I bought this product to replace my husbands Gatorade, he works in the heat. He has been very happy with it. I began drinking it during workouts and I've been very pleased with it's effectiveness. I gave it 4 stars because of the vitamin aftertaste. I will continue to by this product and would highly recommend it to anyone.

Solid flavor. I definitely like the taste of the Trace Minerals Green Pak better. But it does work, especially on a hangover. when i get home after a night out ill chug one of these before i got to sleep and one first thing in the morning. life changer.

I purchased this product for a sister who needed extra nutritional help. The packets dissolve easily in water, making them convenient to take and much easier to swallow than a pill or tablet. There are several flavors to choose from. and I think I’ve tried them all. My sister loved the orange, but I think raspberry is my favorite.

I used to get leg cramps after playing a round of golf. I started using one pack of this during my round and no longer have a problem with my legs cramping. The taste is not great, but I am happy with the results. This is the only flavor I have tried.

I am a nearly 70-year old swimmer, being the member of a Masters swim team. Our workouts caused me to get leg cramps until I started adding a packet of this product to the water I keep pool side and ingest during workouts. It stopped the cramping, so I like the product very much and continue to use it. You may ask why I gave 3 stars out of a possible 5, if it is doing its job? The reason is that many, many of the packets have leaked, with the granules being attacked by humidity. As a result of the attack, instead of being fine granules that easily mix with water, the contents of the packets a hardened, stuck-together "wafers" that (1) stick to the packets, (2) won't dissolve easily, and (3) taste stale.

Great product, but not a great flavor. Tastes fake, unlike the orange burst (which was out of stock when I ordered). It has sugar, but also stevia, which may account for the fake taste. I'd rather things be less sweet than contain sugar substitutes.

However, still works. I feel a lot better after working out in the heat if i drink one of these.

This is a great source of electrolytes AND energy. However, I simply do not like the MIXED BERRY.

My nutritionist recommended these to help with my blood sodium levels, which tend to be low. The powder mixes into your water and tastes very similar to something like Emergen-C (but healthier.) I have started taking these after my runs and I believe that they help me rehydrate and keep my sodium levels regulated. Would love to try some of the other flavors, but this one tastes just fine if you like a classic, fizzy orange medicinal drink.

This has been my go to for Vitamin C and electrolyte replenishment for a few years. Before and after drinking, after working out... it's been a lifesaver. I always loved the flavor. I would give this 5 stars, but I'm so sad it's made with sugar (and stevia... why both?). I'm now using the Ultima Replenisher, which doesn't taste nearly as good, but has no sugar (no kidding). Electro Mix would be my second choice. Stay hydrated guys, anxiety is directly linked to dehydration!

I LOVE Power Pak liquimins, and I depend on them to get me through my sweaty life in 105-degree heat. However, I am giving this flavor only 2 stars because whatever the "Better Taste!" improvement is, they have gone the wrong way. I find the flavor disgusting compared with the previous product. Guys, if you want to improve it, don't add vanilla-flavored perfume! If anything, it needs more sharp lemony taste. I add lime juice to all the flavors, and it is SO much better. IMO, of course. But the product is fantastic, if a bit over-priced.

not the taste I hoped for.

taste horrible

Taste is not the same as a previous Raspberry 0.24oz. Acai berry 0.33oz was ok. The Concord grape I had to return 0.22oz.
We used to be able to drink these in water. Now we have to disguise it in heavy flavors.
Better choice- get the plain stuff and do away with the unnecessary additives like fructose flavor etc.

If you care more about Non-GMO than you do about taste go for this one. If you want to like what you're drinking without an artificial aftertaste, stick with the acai berry version it's MUCH better.

This is a great product, I have been using it for many years. The last shipment from Drakes Discounts however has been sub standard quality. I ordered two boxes. I worked my way through the first one in spite of the fact that many of the pouches the granules were all clumped together like they had been moist. I had hoped the second box would be better but after using a few pouches discovered a fair number are the same way.

I was very disappointed in that I cannot use it. Did not see on the description that it contain shell fish.

I was very disappointed in this product. I wanted a flavor add for my BCAA drinks. This is just like emergen-c but less stuff in it.

For at least 10 years Trace minerals has had the same mixture and flavorings with respect to the Orange packet. Recently, they changed the flavor and added a "small amount" of sugar. The taste is now AWFUL. It actually smells bad when you open the package up (smells like some kind of bad medicine). Trace Minerals why fix something that wasn't previously broke??

I've used this product for years, and it's been great: nice tangy, effervescent powder that mixed well with my morning protein drink. But the manufacturer has recently changed it, and my recent purchase from AMAZON was mustard yellow, only 30 packs to the box, and had no zip at all to it.
I'd be grateful to anyone who could help me locate the original Electrolyte Stamina Power Pak product. HELP.