The Top 3 Electrolytes I Suggest for PCOS, Postpartum & Hormone Support
- Monique Rey
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
(And Why I Don’t Recommend Liquid I.V. or LMNT)
If you're dealing with fatigue that caffeine doesn’t fix, hormonal swings that feel unpredictable, or blood sugar dips that hit out of nowhere, there’s a high chance your issue isn’t motivation — it’s minerals.
Most women I work with — especially those navigating PCOS, postpartum recovery, burnout, or cycle-related fatigue — aren’t dehydrated because they don’t drink water. They’re dehydrated because they’re drinking water without electrolytes — and flushing out the very minerals their hormones depend on.
Why Electrolytes Matter for Women’s Hormones
Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, and trace minerals) are responsible for:
Blood sugar regulation — Glucose transport depends on sodium and potassium
Cortisol balance & adrenal function — Low minerals = wired-tired stress response
Thyroid hormone activation — Minerals like magnesium are required to convert T4 → T3
Insulin sensitivity & PCOS management — Potassium and magnesium support glucose uptake
Postpartum recovery — Nursing, night sweats, and stress rapidly deplete minerals
Bloating, headaches, PMS, and luteal phase fatigue — Often rooted in mineral imbalance
And yet — most popular electrolyte drinks are spiking blood sugar, using junk sweeteners, or masking symptoms instead of replenishing.
Which brings me to...
My Top 3 Electrolytes for Hormone & Metabolic Health
🥇 1. Dry Water — The Cleanest, Most Functional Form of Hydration I’ve Found
Best for daily use, especially in the luteal phase or postpartum
Forget flavor packets — Dry Water is literally purified water transformed into a mineral-rich, structured powder. No sugars. No citric acid. No artificial sweeteners. Just bioavailable sodium, potassium, magnesium, and trace minerals — in a delivery system that your cells recognize.
✔ Supports blood sugar stability & cortisol regulation
✔ Enhances cellular hydration without bloating
✔ Ideal for PCOS, postpartum, or morning adrenal support
🥈 2. BodyBio Elytes — Precision Mineral Ratios for Metabolic Repair
Best for women with low blood pressure, dizziness, or burnout
BodyBio Elytes takes a highly functional approach using clinical sodium/potassium ratios designed to stabilize glucose transport and support mitochondrial energy.
There’s no glucose or mystery “natural flavor” — just minerals in pharmaceutical-grade purity.
✔ Excellent for lightheadedness, stress fatigue, or muscle weakness
✔ Supports thyroid hormone conversion
✔ Zero sugar, zero fillers
🥉 3. Rayvi — The Best “Tastes-Like-Juice” Formula Without The Junk
Best for women who want something refreshing without artificial sweeteners
Rayvi uses natural whole-food-derived sweeteners and real fruit extracts without citric acid or inflammatory gums. It’s one of the few “fun” options that won’t spike blood sugar or damage gut lining.
✔ Kid-friendly (without the sugar crash)
✔ Supports digestion and liver function
✔ A great afternoon pick-me-up
⭐ Runner Up: Taylor Dukes Electrolytes
Clean formula, light taste, and no questionable additives. I often recommend this one based on individual mineral burn rate and phase of cycle.
Why I Don’t Recommend Liquid I.V. or LMNT
Not because they don’t “work” — they do. But working short-term is not the same as working for your hormones.
Brand | Why I Avoid for Hormone Health |
Liquid I.V. | Contains added sugars that spike blood glucose — not ideal for PCOS, insulin resistance, or inflammation |
LMNT | Better ingredients, but natural flavors and stevia derivatives can irritate the gut lining and disrupt insulin |
If your goal is healing at the cellular level, not just quenching thirst — cleaner is better.
When to Take Electrolytes for Best Results
Time of Day / Cycle Phase | Best Choice | Why |
Morning (upon waking) | Dry Water or BodyBio | Stabilizes cortisol & blood sugar |
Luteal Phase (bloating, cravings, mood swings) | Dry Water | Supports progesterone & fluid balance |
Post-Workout / Sauna / Hot Yoga | BodyBio or Rayvi | Replenishes sweat loss & muscle recovery |
Postpartum / Nursing | Dry Water (1–2x daily) | Replaces minerals lost through breastmilk |
Want the Full Framework to Reset Energy & Hormones?
Electrolytes are step one — but pair them with blood sugar balance and anti-inflammatory meals, and the results come faster than most women expect.
👉 Download my free 24-Hour Reset to see exactly how I pair electrolytes with meals for optimal hormonal synergy.
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