SaltStick’s first sales took place in 2006 at Ironman 70.3 California. The brand is now sold in more than 40 countries.
FastChews, discovery pack 4 x 10
Four flavors of chewable tablets: 100 mg of sodium per two tablets, no water needed.
SaltStick at a glance
SaltStick is an American electrolyte brand founded by Jonathan Toker, a doctor of organic chemistry and professional triathlete. It is known for its SaltStick Caps and FastChews, chewable electrolyte tablets.
| Origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jonathan Toker, chemistry doctorate, professional triathlete |
| First sales | 2006, California Ironman 70.3 |
| Specialty | Electrolytes in capsules and chewable form |
| Quality | Tested by WADA and the IOC |
Born on a bike frame
In 2002, Jonathan Toker got tired of taping his electrolyte capsules to his bike’s frame. He came up with a capsule dispenser, developed over four years with a workshop in San Diego and other professional triathletes. The first prototypes were used at the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii in 2005, and the first sales took place in 2006.
FastChews: chewable electrolytes
Two tablets provide 100 mg of sodium, 30 mg of potassium, 10 mg of calcium, and 6 mg of magnesium, for about 10 kcal. The brand recommends two tablets every 15 to 30 minutes of exercise. The products are tested for substances banned by WADA and the IOC.
Which SaltStick product should you choose?
- FastChews: tube of 10 or box of 60, coconut pineapple, lemon lime, mixed berry, orange.
- SaltStick Caps (100 capsules): swallow with water.
- Race Ready Caps Plus (100 capsules).
| FastChews, 2 tablets | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sodium | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 30 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 6 mg |
SaltStick at Nutri-Bay
To measure the sodium in your bottle, compare with Precision Fuel & Hydration.
Sources: RunSignup, SaltStick history.
Frequently asked questions about SaltStick
100 mg of sodium, 30 mg of potassium, 10 mg of calcium and 6 mg of magnesium, for about 10 kcal.
The brand recommends two tablets every 15 to 30 minutes, adjusted to your sweat rate and the heat.
Capsules are swallowed with water. FastChews are chewed, which is convenient if you have difficulty swallowing capsules.
Jonathan Toker, PhD in organic chemistry and professional triathlete, starting in 2002.
Yes, FastChews are tested to ensure they contain no substances prohibited by WADA or the IOC.
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