Why I'm advising caution against LMNT

[@life.re-defined]

If it is NO BIG DEAL -- then LIST IT--and allow the consumer to decide--for ourselves,based on the truth.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

100%

[@jordanxfile]

👏

[@Tina37212]

Yep. I take Keto chow electrolytes. Will try Trace Minerals next.

[@ciprianporumb693]

@@Tina37212trace minerala are better

[@TLJohnson75]

Just so I understand, your ketones in a can have natural flavors that even you don’t know what they are?

[@Sctronic209]

Every single ingredient should be mandatory on the label. Everything

[@lopa-u9f]

know where you're getting your food

[@life.re-defined]

TOTALLY AGREE

[@DebbieTDP]

@@Sctronic209 it is in Italy where I live. I just buy magnesium and potassium citrate capsules with clean ingredients and save a lot of money 🤑💰 Lmnt is for the lazy and well loaded 💵

[@crystalfenton3768]

How can we expect transparency when we have a government and corporations that are far from transparent?!

[@craigemmerich]

Yes, like the maltodextrin in the Ketones Dr Boz sells.

[@kirstens5688]

Wow. All the keto and carnivore influencers speak very highly of LMNT. This took guts. Thanks

[@Yiayia3]

That's because they're being paid by them

[@carnivoredoctor]

Not me …never promoted them!

[@barbaragibson612]

Not sure if the influencers actually know about this problem. Unless it's another doctor, it's probably safe to say that they have no idea that there are hidden ingredients. They read the label and see that there are no obvious red flags like HFCS.

[@CarnivorePatriot]

Dr. Ken Berry has recently been calling them out, too. How on earth are we going to get these manufacturers to “do the right thing!?”

[@zachdancy5828]

All of those were before they got outed and the truth was found out 60 days ago.

[@loriolson6161]

Bobby Parrish has been warning about “natural flavors “ for years. Thank you for speaking about this.

[@beckyfrechette4439]

Yes!!

[@lopa-u9f]

so have I, I just don't make a career out of telling people what is healthy for everyone and everything, because, it should be free knowledge passed around gatekeeping and their worshippers are a problem

[@DebbieTDP]

@@loriolson6161 bobby Parrish has been spreading a lot of fear mongering.

[@AlvinKazu]

@@DebbieTDP There is a lot to fear.

[@paulettejensen5099]

And he gave thumbs up to Paleo Valley meat sticks that contain maltodextrine! Bad Bobby!!

[@tnmtnmorning1178]

THANK YOU!!!! Who else is furious?!

[@MikiDoodleMom]

I was going to order this today, for the first time. Then here pops up this video. Weird.

[@rustbeltwilds837]

Spent alot of money last 2yrs on this lmnt. I pissed. And in gonna challenge the owner pres of lmnt to a fistfight

[@lhenkle13]

@@rustbeltwilds837I have too. I’m so angry that Robb wolf lied to us! Wow.

[@wynnmatthews1858]

@@tnmtnmorning1178 Add me to the legion of pissed off. I've got one unopened box left. They're going to get a nastygram from me for sure.

[@MikiDoodleMom]

@rustbeltwilds837 I put this information in comments for channels that have LMNT as a sponsor. I wonder if they'll keep them as sponsors of their channels. Keto Twins and Low Carb Love.

[@cabolynn]

I'm so tired of dishonest marketing. Tossing my LMNT into the trash now. Thanks so much!

[@anye76]

You and me both. I should have known something was up when darn near EVERY low carb, keto, carnivore, wellness channel was sponsored by them. Some folks I quit watching because every video was an LMNT ad.

[@freddyheynssens1950]

Can you believe it ? I am taking vitamin C of Jamieson and I saw lately that it contains dextrose and maltrodextron.

[@johnvasquez4442]

This is why I always make it myself instead of buying it.

[@2makeshiftwings]

ME too!!! You should not have to be a scientist to decipher all these food labels! It's disgusting how poisonous our food is. Once you're eyes are open you cannot unsee it.

[@ellek6505]

Get a refund instead. Tell them you don't want the maltodextrin and want your money back. They are refunding people over it. I predict they will be out of business pretty soon.

[@zlatkozlatko100]

My kind of girl. Finally someone told the truth.

[@daltonm6647]

@@zlatkozlatko100 yet, she’s selling natural flavors in her own products…

[@Sans_souci17]

Thank-you!!! I just cancelled all my recurring subscriptions to LMNT. Shame on them!!

[@EldaVareno]

Me too!!

[@noname-oe9jy]

I wonder how well your keto diet will work with al that maltodextrin removed.

[@sherrybreak9100]

Me too

[@quintononezine548]

There’s always the raw unflavored packets they don’t contain any “ natural flavors “

[@elizabethwhite1068]

If you need extra salt it's cheaper and easier to just buy clean salt tablets. Magnesium and potassium supplements are also easy to get, if you need them. I prefer to control them each separately.

[@gallisonxyz]

I got back on carnivore and this is day 17. I had been taking one of the LMNT daily. My BK would range from .5 to 1.5. I could not figure out why it was not higher. I got off LMNT after watching your video. This is day 2 off LMNT AND just now on 10.27.24 8:30am my KETONE reading was 4.2! I am thrilled. THANK YOU! ❤

[@Nicole-sv9hg]

Wow interesting I’m going to try as well. !

[@eamonnholland5343]

I've been seeing LMNT shilled everywhere. Thank you for talking about this.

[@gabrieledean8225]

I dont take it, I use electrolyte capsules but yes, glad she got this out!

[@lululove6175]

AG1 should go away too….. bunch of crap

[@1dutchess68]

not to mention that LMNT supports USA weightlifting. USA, weightlifting, supports and endorses men competing in women’s sports so for that alone I will never purchase their product

[@eamonnholland5343]

@@1dutchess68 I couldn't find any info on this when I searched. Would you mind providing a link or story I could find?

[@wwilliams1358]

Any time you see "Natural Flavors" run! It's anything but natural flavors...this is a key to knowing what is really good or not.

[@krisjustin3884]

Sugar and fructose are also ‘natural’. :)

[@dawnelder9046]

With me natural flavors have been a worry because of gluten. Never thought of something like multidextron.

[@clinhart]

Yes, because if they'd use really natural flavors, they'd list those explicitly instead of using a generic label.

[@ChickadeeBird]

@@wwilliams1358 could be insect parts 😂

[@genericusername1365]

@@dawnelder9046 What is "multidextron"?

[@10beers53]

Thank you so very much! LMNT, YOU ARE SO FIRED!

[@terris6393]

😂😂😂 Right?!!

[@LoriWatson11]

I was using LMNT for about 2 years…had lots of issues in my joints and felt like I was holding on to fat. Stopped it all together and now I feel so much better! Slimmed down and no joint pain! Wish I had stopped sooner.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Wow ... ❗️

[@ZazaSoriano]

I get inflamed from LMNT also, so I stopped using it. Makes sense why now.

[@sheilashorey492]

I’m so sad:( I have sooooo much already purchased

[@RLeeErmy]

Great...... I've been feeling inflamed and achy on LMNT! 💡

[@LoriWatson11]

@@sheilashorey492 ugh. That is a bummer. I have used up most of the flavored ones and just have the plain left. I went hard and bought so much LMNT over the years…wish they would just take out the crappy ingredients.

[@TheSkysnake]

Wow! I don’t know how this ended up in my feed, but I’m glad it did. I’ve got 4 boxes of LMNT packets coming in the mail. I’ll be returning them immediately. Thank you!!!

[@Dakotakid98]

I have a legit use for them... I'm pay forshipping to me if you want rid of them.

[@w1975b]

@@Dakotakid98 they're expensive, and in this economy I think OP would prefer to get that money back through a refund.

[@GladysAmelia]

Another thank-you for this video. I’ve used LMNT in spite of the cost, and now I know I’m better off without it.

[@elizabethwhite1068]

It's a rip off of a product. If you need extra salt just buy clean salt tablets. That's what I do and they're cheap and you can control how much you want to take. Magnesium and potassium supplements are also easy enough and cheap to get if you need them.

[@daltonm6647]

@@elizabethwhite1068 what a weird way to look at it. Nobody is forcing anyone to buy it. They even have a free recipe to make your own on their site….Dr Boz has such an odd following. She sits back and sells products to her masses that contain natural flavors, and then goes out of her way to criticize another company for natural flavors… wondering how many days until her electrolyte supplement drops….

[@gruv2nz]

I'm insulin resistant and on a keto diet, I was thinking of buying this product. Thanks for doing this video, it just saved me from a lot of grief.

[@jkru_Canada]

No don't bother; I'm insulin resistant and it has been a battle; had no idea lmnt was the culprit 🙁

[@SalimAlguslan]

me too😢

[@stargazingwolf5650]

Same here

[@photina78]

Keto Chow has flavorless electrolyte drops and capsules. The drops work well in bottled water, you can't taste it.

[@gruv2nz]

@@photina78 Thanks for the info.

[@MrStanfran]

Whenever an LMNT sponsored video comes on, I leave a comment saying there's enough maltodextrin in the flavorings to give my wife afib. Glad to see this video, I've almost given up making those comments.

[@quintononezine548]

Unless you buy the sparkling kind in the can it doesn’t contain any of that . Theres also the raw unflavored kind too

[@MrStanfran]

@quintononezine548 Nah, don't trust this company anymore. I've been buying Keto Chows Saltt and Dr Bergs and making my own from scratch with no afib troubles. Too many other options.

[@nahbrahhh]

@mrstanfran Malto dextrin causes afib? Or the high electrolytes?

[@MrStanfran]

@nahbrahhh The wife is definitely sensitive to the maltodextrin. It stimulates her heart. Other electrolytes like Bergs and Keto chow help with muscle cramps and dehydration yet don't cause the heart stimulation. We don't care if they use it, just label it so she can avoid it. It's no different than a peanut allergy. They don't label peanuts as a natural flavor.

[@life.re-defined]

My sis had a reaction too

[@Kay-325]

Thanks for speaking the truth Dr. Boz! It'll be interesting to see which influencers stop pushing their products!

[@SamO-mh8vs]

Dr Berry recently spoke up about them but says the unflavored is fine

[@leannewarren]

it will also be interesting to see if any hold their hands up and admit to selling snake oil... do they just sweep it under the carpet and pretend they never backed the brand or go full disclosure and get into it with their viewers about how they themselves have been mislead. I will have a lot more time for those that address it rather than pretend it never happened.

[@Kay-325]

@@SamO-mh8vs Yes but his wife uses the flavored ones.

[@daltonm6647]

@@Kay-325 probably not many, the fuss over it, is a bit much . I’m sure it won’t stop Dr. Boz from selling her own supplements containing natural flavors.

[@theresajopson4157]

THANK YOU! Personally, so sick of influencers pushing this! It's such a turn off! Any influencers here sponsored by LMNT who have integrity should drop them as sponsors!

[@miavega8888]

They’re getting paid. Thats why they are on platforms. All they want is that sponsorship $.

[@theresajopson4157]

@@miavega8888 Agreed

[@clevelandgirl3226]

Wow! Thanks for the info on LMNT and LaCroix. I use both 😮

[@ginaballot8461]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SAYING WHAT NEEDED TO BE SAID. ‘Natural Flavors’ should be illegal

[@leannewarren]

agreed

[@BlekSheep_1]

Dr Boz has "natural flavors" in her supplements.... check them out in her Anazon store (link is in the description of this video).

[@BlekSheep_1]

I just saw where Dr Boz has them in her supplements 🧐

[@daltonm6647]

@@BlekSheep_1 of course they do, she probably dropping her own electrolyte supplement, hence the need to attack another company for a minuscule amount of maltodextrin. I’m sure if she does she’ll call it another “metabolism boosting” product lol.

[@daltonm6647]

@@BlekSheep_1 yep; she’s not very bright for attacking others with natural flavors when she has them in her own products. But most of what she says in general is pretty absurd.

[@kimberlyf4888]

Stopped drinking it months ago, mainly because I didn't want artificial sweetener - and it's expensive. I just drink water with Redmond's salt now.

[@84waughsome]

A bit of sea salt in the water does the trick for me

[@Mateuszyk]

and I drink water with salt + grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed). If I do longer exercise I put 1 tbls of honey. Much better then this elmnty bullshit

[@skiukb]

650 ppb of lead in Redmond's. I guess you could call it high octane!

[@71bananarama]

Thank you thank you thank you. I was actually going to buy this stuff because it didn’t contain that particular ingredient. Surprise surprise 😂

[@Babyblues4u]

​​​@@skiukboh wow..Redmond has that much lead! I was using for years..my hair analysis showed lead as my highest metal..I also have Celtics and Coloma sea salt which is tested to be the best, I think it's from Mexico. What type of salt do you use? Anything is better than Mortons tho!😅

[@carlanfoltz8536]

Thank you, Dr Boz!! That’s why we love you… you can be trusted, you treat us like you would your own family.🤗🥰

[@ronniemerlyn4051]

I am GRATEFUL to you for this information! Just tossed 2 boxes.

[@SunnyCarnivore]

Send it back and get a refund

[@WorkingWithWimberley]

I’m not throwing out my LMNT, but once I’ve used it all, I’ll switch to SaltT. Thanks for the info!

[@SunnyCarnivore]

Send it back for a refund

[@librarianlovesrick]

I won't toss out mine either but maybe will use it less often. It tastes good as a additive when making the Ketochow shakes

[@KellyWB-h2kpp]

It caused heart palpitations for me

[@sketchpv3080]

Wow. Someone need to tell Thomas Delauer because he pushes LMNT like there’s no tomorrow.

[@williamcoolidge9884]

I stopped watching him long ago.

[@bunnybae9365]

As long as he gets paid he dont care

[@tracy3812]

@@bunnybae9365his vids are more like commercials.

[@crand20033]

Too much sodium. 1000 mg's.

[@nancymacavoy3427]

@@williamcoolidge9884me too ❤

[@LakeOuachita]

Thank you for your courage to post this!

[@brakeme1]

Now it makes sense why my body was not happy with element. Total sense. Ima little angry about secret ingredients.

[@tnprincess888]

So am I, this product is not cheap! No maltodextrin for me.

[@leannewarren]

@@tnprincess888 and if you read up on maltodextrin it is often called a highly processed cheap filler, with the popularity of the product their profit and profit margins must be through the roof. Profit over customer safety.

[@mrskamran]

THIS! No wonder. I tried a sample of this and felt so horrible after I was actually scared and thinking I should go to the ER. I was so sick and shaky and sweating. I immediately threw it away. Thank you for sharing this information. I wish companies could just be honest with us.

[@mikebond996]

LMNT provides the recipe and serving size on their site. I wrote requesting the conversion & they graciously provided amounts for 200 servings. I make my own unflavored and use 3/4 tsp daily. Tastes good and I feel like it works for me as a carnivore. I dont use the flavored stuff.

[@jasonthrash4357]

Good for you exposing LMNT. It amazes me why people buy pre-made electrolytes when you can buy all electrolytes in bulk that's pennies on the dollar and you know what you are consuming.

[@Mateuszyk]

Or just put salt in water

[@richardboreiko]

​@@MateuszykAlthough then you'd miss the potassium and magnesium. Salt is just sodium and chlorine.

[@GerbenWulff]

@@Mateuszyk I prefer my salt with meat. Salt in water doesn't taste well, that's why they need all the 'natural' flavors. Sugar and fructose are also natural, which is why I never buy things with vague ingredients on the packaging, if I do buy something that comes in a package. The marketing guys are just too slick to be trusted.

[@carda5967]

I've been wondering about this, what do you look for. I wouldn't buy the pre-made because it didn't look like it had much of anything in it. How do you make your own if you don't mind sharing.

[@PeopleHealthTru]

So funny. How do you make your own? You take a scoop of potassium powder and a scoop of magnesium powder. You can also eat raw pumpkin seeds

[@joshuaevilsizer]

We had to stop using LMNT for this reason. My wife has UC and the maltodextrin flared her up. We thought it was a good clean product, but when we reached out to them they admitted to it. IMHO, it was really shady not putting it as an ingredient. Had they of done that, my wife would have known not to use it. I’m glad more people are finding out now and openly talking about it.

[@cglow8783]

This is exactly why EVERY ingredient should be listed! WHY are they not???? Unacceptable! No more. I'm no longer one of their customers. And for the rest...if "natural ingredients" (or whatever) appears on the label, that says they're hiding something. I won't buy it! My shopping list just got very short!

[@Babyblues4u]

@@cglow8783 I heard to stay away from NATURAL FLAVORS , as there Is NOTHING natural about it. Deceptive!!

[@leannewarren]

@@cglow8783 agreed

[@cc2020-d4w]

To be fair, I believe pretty much all of us have been fooled by the LMNT company & I believe this includes most of the keto/carnivore "influencers" who's videos are sometimes sponsored by LMNT! I honestly believe they've been drinking this product themselves & promoting it simply because, they, too, firmly believed in its benefit & I believe they, too, have been taken advantage of. I don't blame the influencers who've been recommending LMNT at all since they are consumers too. They've been taken advantage of by this company like the rest of us. I don't blame the poor KZbinrs. I blame the company & the creator of LMNT! THIS IS HUGELY DISAPPOINTING! Thank you, Dr. Boz, for this informative video!

[@leannewarren]

Agreed - I'm so disappointed but taking it as a good life lesson - don't trust labels and eat whole foods is my new mantra.

[@CoffeeNinjaJinxy]

True, but some of those influencers are doctors and scientists. They could have researched it just as easily before pushing the product for pay.

[@netta96]

If a person is an "influencer" and making money from a product, especially in the health industry, they have a responsibility to know the product. And also the followers.

[@juliemccartt8736]

They are still saying they going to promote and consume these products. And get payed. Not right!!

[@SunnyCarnivore]

Someone tell Bobby Kennedy Jr, this is exactly what he wants to take care of if Trump wins the election. Every ingredient should be listed in every food product.

[@MichaelAmen316]

Thanks Docy B. You knocked one out of the park on sharing this one with us!

[@JoVo1111]

Your name is the latest addition to my ‘hero doctors’ list. It’s far too short but it’s a very esteemed group of people who actually have a moral compass. Luckily LMNT is too expensive for me so I made my own recipe of electrolytes that works great. My husband rolls his eyes every time I point out ‘natural flavors’ scam on every dang ingredient list. Apparently he’s addicted to his natural flavors. Thanks for posting this video Dr. Boz.

[@KetoSimple]

I released a video about this very thing a little over two weeks ago. I had to. I made a video defending LMNT a few months ago because Robb Wolf told me via Twitter that there is only 4mg of maltodextrin and, to me that was a very miniscule amount. It was not till someone left me a comment on that video was I made aware of the 100x difference, so I had to make a new video to outline this difference. I didn't think it would be so polarizing. People like Mark Sisson and others saying we're blowing this whole thing out of proportion... Though it's bigger than just the ingredient maltodextrin itself. The fact they use the language that it's not an ingredient, it's a Flav carrier... Ugh. It's in the product so it's an ingredient in my opinion... So yeah. We've gotta be extra vigilant and pay attention to how we feel!

[@caterinadc5567]

Yeah, it's deceitful language to pretend something isn't an "ingredient" just because it's some particular SUBCATEGORY of ingredient. I don't care what industry jargon someone thought they could use as a loophole. If you put it in your product, it's an ingredient. That's what words mean to most people, and what words mean to most people is what words mean.

[@KetoSimple]

@@caterinadc5567 💯

[@AnneAlready]

It's in pretty much every flavored electrolyte. keto shake, keto bar etc. It's part of the dehydrating process by which they make "natural flavors".

[@AnneAlready]

Oh wait....I see you've covered all that and more! Good job. x

[@SandySez]

THANK YOU! I don't use the product, but it was your video where I learned about it. I UNsubbed Dr. Berry a few days ago when he uploaded a short vid saying how he "....likes using LMNT (HIS SPONSOR!)... but, since we are not children anymore, we don't NEED those flavored ones, we are ADULTS now, just stick to the UNflavored one". WHAT?!!!!! He is whitewashing this while being disrespectful, gaslighting and condescending to his masses of followers. total sell-out, he made his choice and showed who he really is.

[@ninetoedmike]

This is INFURIATING because I was on a very strict keto diet for two years without losing weight, and the entire time I was using LMNT to avoid keto flu and electrolyte imbalance. WHAT. THE. HELL!!!

[@mdiblueraym.150]

I swelled up in my whole abdominal area. This has never been an area for me to have weight gain like this. I am so mad!! I’ve been drinking LMNT for years now! I just tried asking Zevia if their drinks contain maltodextrin and they refused to answer. 😡

[@BobFahrer-jb2kr]

That is why I make my own. Too many companies put hidden ingredients in their products.

[@mcmc8556]

How do you make it?

[@gruv2nz]

👍

[@DancingL704]

Yes, how do you make it?

[@BobFahrer-jb2kr]

- 20 g potassium chloride - 50 g magnesium citrate - 17 g quality salt (like Himalayan or sea salt) - (sometimes I add a bit of citric acid, but usually not) Depending on my daily activity, I use 8-16 g of the mix per day. Sometimes, I also take magnesium bisglycinate before bed for better sleep. I usually get calcium by preparing eggshell powder and consuming it with food, as I rarely eat dairy products and avoid industrial calcium supplements.

[@Bruce_Wayne35]

Is that Dr. Ken Berry's recipe?

[@kimdawcatgirl]

Thank you for posting this. I am a sugar addict and find myself struggling since drinking LMNT.

[@CoffeeNinjaJinxy]

Thank you for this!! OMG I've had nothing but issues with controlling my insulin and I'm now giving up EVERY flavor water and additive. I'm sticking to plain water and plain redmonds salt. Can't these companies just STOP LYING?!

[@karaleeann1211]

Thank you for this video, let’s see how many channels warn their audience of this! ❤

[@Sabbathissaturday]

Exactly! I will be unsubscribing from the ones that don’t.

[@leannewarren]

@@Sabbathissaturday same - especially if they were promoting it on their channels, they have to address this.

[@bellemdr6086]

thank you for posting this. Disgusting and deceptive products/companies need to be outed. I truely appreciate this as well as your integrity

[@TC-to8ve]

I know people have to make a living, but honesty is the best policy. God Bless, Dr. Boz.

[@sharonspaans7948]

Thanks for the video. I live in Sioux Falls originally from Platte SD. My hair dresser used to have you as her doctor here in Sioux Falls. She misses you so much and has never had a doctor she loved so much and misses you. She was surprised I knew who you were. I told her I watch you all the time on KZbin.

[@Slopo777]

Thanks, Dr. Boz! Just curious: How do you know your patient's insulin shoots through the roof after consuming a small amount of Maltodextrin? Do you draw blood and test their insulin right after? How do you test it and how can I do that myself? Thanks again!

[@thelastfeast4532]

I live in Europe and bought the unflavored LMNT a few years ago from an online European keto store. It was convenient for travel, even though it was absurdly expensive for just packets of salt with some added potassium and magnesium. About a year ago, I wanted to repurchase the same product for some upcoming travel, but the online European keto store stated that LMNT exited the European market (and suggested another product instead from Redmond). I thought this maybe was just because of low LMNT sales in Europe, making the whole endeavor not very worthwhile. But with this scandal, it could have been for another reason: The European Union is usually - fortunately for us Europeans - more strict about the information food and supplement companies need to disclose on their packaging, and the regulations surrounding this have become even more stricter in recent years. Maybe that's why LMNT exited the European market some time ago, to avoid potential future trouble regarding the disclosure of their ingredients.

[@euhdink4501]

Dat klopt. Er is wel een alternatief op de markt van het merk 'noordcode'. Heb er eentje besteld, ik ben benieuwd ...

[@ruthtopley4839]

I wish the US would ban so many ingredients.

[@LakeOuachita]

Europe and even Africa, has banned many crazy ingredients that the USA still allows. Its frightening!

[@moriemalowany5345]

Is there matodextrin in the unflavored version of LMNT also? If it's included as a flavoring, maybe none in the unflavored type? I usually go for unflavored everything and add my own flavor, or just add nothing (if fasting.)

[@Cleofizoid]

​@@moriemalowany5345 Why would you continue to purchase a product from a dishonest company...flavored or not?

[@anielyantra1]

Good on you! This is the same reason why I don't shop at Whole Foods. The marketers have done their deceit and now what is presented as 'whole foods' is actually highly processed, full of seed oils, and hidden sugars.

[@patcampbell4259]

If all you bought there was real whole food you would be fine!

[@njsongwriter]

Even the dairy they sell is largely low-fat. How can it be a "whole" food if the fat is removed?

[@dianeluba9195]

Thanks Dr. Boz for this important information!!

[@marcelo6707]

Thank you Dr. for this informative video. I’m a user of LMNT, thankfully I’ve only taken their unflavored variety since I avoid natural flavors altogether. Non-transparency is something I would expect from big food. Do better LMNT!

[@maggieciocco6628]

I can ONLY do the UNflavored. No added "natural flavors". Tried the others & had reactions & awakened my carb addiction. Agree about the lack of disclosure!

[@wannabefarmgirl9595]

Oh my goodness, I have been using LMNT almost daily and sometimes twice daily for the last 6 months while on a GLP-1 medication, trying to be faithful in staying hydrated, Initially I was still having a difficult time losing weight because of insulin resistance and pre-diabetes. (No need to come at me for the GLP-1, it was life changing amazing for me personally!) I stopped drinking LMNT towards the end of using my medication and the weight suddenly fell off. Thank you for sharing this Dr. Boz!

[@DancingL704]

@@wannabefarmgirl9595 me too

[@TravelPhotoWriter]

I support you in GLP-1! The only issues people struggle with are due to TOO MUCH of it. Smaller doses, not the premeasured big pharma doses are the way to go.

[@minimize2optimize]

THANK YOU!! So many influencers are selling out to this stuff. It's beyond sad, and I've stopped following most of them.

[@VeldaE12]

As Dr Boz states, none knew until just a couple months ago!

[@Another_taco.Yes_please]

So true. I had it on a list of products I wanted to try. Happy I saw this first.

[@computertooter]

@@VeldaE12 IMO it doesn't matter. When you recommend a sponsored product you are overriding the true intent of why you are making the video. It us a fine line from being informational only to adding products to earn more cash. Also there is always the danger that the company of the product you agreed to speak about is not telling you everything. Not to mention how irritating it is for those of us who pay KZbin a premium to get rid of the ads. Dr Berry has been an exception to my rule of not watching channels that promote products. I am reconsidering that. Dr. Boz is another exception but I feel my trust in her has been validated by this video.

[@minimize2optimize]

@@computertooter Wow, very well said!! I'm suspicious that LMNT was pushing influencers so hard to sell a bunch of product BEFORE this info was discovered.

[@netta96]

​@@computertooterDr. Berry's wife is paid to push lmnt. She pushes a lot of stuff. Shes a Big turnoff for several reasons including that.

[@jenhope514]

Thank you for doing a video specifically on this. I see so many carnivore/keto influencers sponsored by LMNT. I used it for about 2 years bc of their recommendations but recently switched to Saltt when I found out about the maltodextrin. It really makes me upset that they advertise "no dodgy ingredients" and do not disclose and try to minimize the fact they use it. One specific influencer just did a video about toxic ingredients and seed oils while saying LMNT sponsored their video. People were commenting about the maltodextrin, hopefully she sees the comments and does some research.

[@Jaxxv01]

Mix the Unflavored packet in with whatever drink (containing whatever sweetener you favor) you like and you can completely avoid the maltodextrin issue AND still get the minerals.

[@guarunner3241]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm so bummed companies hide behind "natural flavors"

[@jenne8180]

Thank you so much for letting us know!!! I started making/mixing my own to save money. Now I'm extra glad I did.

[@heathermjordan-durant8684]

It's really hard to navigate funding products that are truthful. I'm the person you described. Thank you for defending us. ❤

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

This is why I stopped using products and just eat real food. Once you stop the natural flavors, you stop missing them after a while. ❤

[@ellek6505]

Easy...don't buy any "products."

[@mrianboore]

I got hooked on this product a couple of years ago, when I was first getting started on keto, and I found that, as long as I continued to use it, I could NOT get fat adapted or tolerate any degree of fasting. For months! I even hired a couple of diet coaches to help me figure out what was going wrong with my diet. I spent a lot of money on a product I didn't need and even more on coaching. As soon as I switched to straight water, no problems. The marketing made me believe that I NEEDED it.

[@Kat-n-Ollie]

Buy the unsweetened instead. However, I won’t buy them anymore as I don’t support dishonest companies!

[@billm8487]

Just cancelled my LMNT - and this explains some health issues I recently started seeing that I was really curious about. Thank you for this!

[@librarianlovesrick]

I'm feeling health issues of joints and tired all the time and night leg cramps - is that what you feel

[@primordialmeow7249]

As an RN, I am a strong believer that if my electrolytes ain’t broke they don’t need fixing thank you very much! Good PSA Dr. Boz.

[@MEMcAndrews]

If you’re like a lot of RNs… on a high carb diet … you wouldn’t generally be electrolyte deficient. It’s more a Keto thing.

[@Lori5564]

Keto and definitely Carnivore.​@@MEMcAndrews

[@netta96]

RN's aren't trained in health so saying you are an rn really isn't saying much.

[@twistedstrength.]

Everyone needs to know about this. Thanks, doc!

[@vonnie959]

Aww, man! Just bought box of it. I'm returning it tomorrow! They can take back their "natural flavors"! Thanks Dr. for calling them out and having our back! ❤

[@lynndreher7333]

I knew there was something not right about LMNT. I still would get severe leg cramps at night and would get mouth ulcers. I believe this is what has set me back on my sugar cravings as well. Thank you for sharing this information!! LMNT IS GOING IN THE TRASH.

[@librarianlovesrick]

Lynn - I get leg cramps too and I kept thinking but I drink LMNT - so double down. Nope

[@CarpenterHunts]

I've been consuming LMNT for a long time. I buy it 4 boxes at a time. I recently decided to switch to the unflavored LMNT because I didn't want the sweeteners and my first observation was how much less powder is in the unflavored. It was significant. I'm not surprised there's more of the other ingredients than people thought there was.

[@Tambryl]

Due to allergies, I can only use the raw unflavored, and so far (4 boxes in) it hasn't caused any adverse reactions. I'll try the SALTT Clean Slate only because it's about $10-$12 cheaper for the same amount, and see which I like better.

[@Isaiah30v21]

Thank you for this. LMNT’s price tag was too steep for me. So I make my own drink, consisting of filtered water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, sea salt, No Salt (which is potassium), stevia and citrus essential oils. Delicious and affordable. Dr. Berry and Southern Keto both have recipes that are variations of this. Dr. Berry’s is under Ketorade and the video was made 6 years ago. Southern Keto made his recipe video within the last few months.

[@george6252]

I'm going to follow your example, thanks for the recipe.

[@cathylocklin3215]

Dr Berry’s wife Neisha, pushes LMNT!

[@Isaiah30v21]

@@cathylocklin3215 she does. A lot of people do because of sponsorship.

[@cathylocklin3215]

@@Isaiah30v21 exactly but that doesn’t make it right.

[@paulwooton4390]

​@@cathylocklin3215 she was most likely unaware. We'll see how she and others handle this news.

[@Marisamerritt]

I tossed LMNT some time back when I heard about the maltodextrin it contains. It’s so sad that a lot of influencers push it yet they know exactly what it contains. These companies need to be more transparent and stop putting people’s health at risk

[@Moshugaani]

I'm pretty sure most youtubers who have LMNT as a sponsor do not know the exact ingredients. Why would LMNT disclose that to them?

[@leannewarren]

Wish that I knew sooner, I only found out yesterday - feeling really tricked and disappointed.

[@leannewarren]

@@Moshugaani well the cat is now out of the bag - if they carry on promoting it and not talking about it then they clearly care more about their profits than their subscribers who they claim to want to help.

[@Moshugaani]

@@leannewarren Yup. It's a really big temptation to hold on to your sponsor once you have acquired it. Let's see which youtubers have the integrity required.

[@JR-eg5xl]

​@@Moshugaaniall I did was email the company and they gladly told me about the use of maltodextrin years ago and I'm a nobody. How hard is it to research a product before you promote it for financial gain?

[@permacultureshaman5392]

Thank you so much for this video. I just tossed my box of LMNT and I’m now spreading the word!

[@bluedove7876]

Thank you! I have been struggling to kick the La Croix habit and had no idea. I will never buy it again!

[@netta96]

Is it all flavored waters?

[@DabblinDawn]

I was an early investor in LMNT bc I truly believed it was unadulterated. They’ll be hearing from me!

[@ybe7011]

And the fact that they push this through KZbinrs that need sponsorship, it's pretty bad. I hope these KZbinrs stand up against it and take the high road.

[@Runt8021]

Thank you so much Dr Boz for your research and letting us know because I was wondering why so many YT carnivore gurus were selling it on their channels. I thought this community was about whole natural foods but I felt as if these ppl were just pushing it for sponsorship. Im glad I just stuck to salt. Btw I love your MCT oil capsules

[@Amberwaves14]

Thanks for sharing this! Also, it’s pronounced “Element” but your info in the video is much appreciated as I was unaware of them including stuff I wouldn’t want in my body. I really wish companies in the U.S. weren’t allowed to do this to us with their deceptive practices.

[@wiz4020]

You had to get that dig in, didn't you! Why do people do that?

[@ChrisBairKeto]

I try to pronounce it Element and spell out LMNT interchangeably so people know what I'm talking about

[@nadogrl]

MaltodexTRAN is what bothered me.😂

[@Sabbathissaturday]

It’s pronounced SCAM!

[@Amberwaves14]

@@wiz4020 not a dig, quit whining

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

I make my own, Salt, Magnesium Malate and Potasssium Chloride, a add a tad of lemon juice for flavor. I avoid anything "Flavored" that is premade.

[@dorothywisniewski5577]

Can you share the recipe please?

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

@@dorothywisniewski5577 Sure. 1/4 tsp Magnesium Malate, 1/8 tsp Potassium Chloride and a tsp salt(I am using sea salt at this time) I add a splash of fresh lemon juice or organic bottled lemon juice. It is 16 oz water, that can vary. The LMNT website has a recipe for the plain or adding flavor.

[@PetitHibou72]

LMNT does provide a recipe to reproduce the positive aspects of their product at home without needing to buy it. Sounds like that’s the way to go; I’d resisted knowing it wouldn’t taste as good, and now I know that wouldn’t just be due to their tough-to-reproduce flavors.

[@anamcaralaura]

Thanks for sharing this. I've been cautious using LMNT even though everyone I follow promotes it. I use maybe a half packet every 2 weeks because I COULDN'T do more. I thought it was just me being super sensitive. Plus, I wondered how they made it taste so strong. But now it makes sense.

[@coolcatsguitars]

I SHOULD SUE THEM FOR FEEDING ME MALTODEXTRIN FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS, I AM PISSED OFF. SERIOUSLY IM CALLING THEM DO DEMAND A REFUND FOR WHAT I STILL HAVE IN MY HOUSE. ILL SEND IT BACK TO THEM

[@afisanaa]

Start a Class Action lawsuit.

[@cc2020-d4w]

​@@afisanaa Yup!!!! We all should

[@flowerpot18241]

my thought. they kept sending me boxes even when I froze it. $117.00 × 4. total. I didn't mind to much cause I thought it good for us and would use it. wow no im Pissed

[@Bossmansmama]

@@flowerpot18241same here!

[@michelletrippi7782]

My order just shipped....uuuugh. hate to cancel as I do like half a packet of chocolate in my coffee...darn it! Can that one be made on our own?

[@dinri5544]

Redond Life had this to say, Our Hydration products will have ~20 mg of maltodexrin (non-GMO, corn derived). If you need a product with no maltodextrin, we do have Unflavored (unsweetened) Hydration, as well as our Hydration Caps.

[@debdeb1844]

By LMNT giving out the recipe on how to make it yourself…I thought of the company being generous. I don’t find it deceptive. The fact that the company offers a unflavored product also indicates there could be a need for consumers to not have it sweetened. We all know we need to wean ourselves from the addition to “sweet”. People need to grow up and not expect that now we no longer need to examine for ourselves. I think this Dr. handled this issue poorly.

[@claudiasummers2383]

WOW! Had to pause the video to go throw out the rest of our LMNT stash before anyone else in my family consumes one. Thank you for making this eye-opening video!

[@cherylbarboa1278]

Thanks for this video Dr. Boz. My blood glucose levels are moderate. My doctor told me to watch my sugar intake. I don’t eat sugar, only use LMNT for about a year now. I just cancelled my subscription and will only use Saltt now. I was using both brands.

[@sharonbohannon1219]

Oh. My. Gosh! I just tossed mine in the trash. I’m 79 and have been struggling with imbalance, almost but not quite dizziness. I walk like a drunk! It’s scary. I’m carnivore and couldn’t figure out why this wouldn’t get better. After listening to brave Dr Boz something clicked. I recalled that sometimes when I took the first few sips of LMNT water I’d feel a bit fuzzy. Still. I love the mango chili flavor and it helped me drink more water. That’s good, right? Wrong! I’m feeling encouraged that my brain will clear soon!

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

Anything that taste that sweet will also likely trigger insulin, Stevia etc.

[@elizabethwhite1068]

If you need extra salt just buy clean salt tablets. They're cheap and easy to control how much you're taking. 3 tablets is one gram.

[@jenh654]

That's a symptom of low B12. When I start bumping into things, I realize I haven't been taking my supplement.

[@identityrefused486]

Thank you SO MUCH for posting this. I don't use this product but have considered it and my daughter and husband (naturopathic doctor) who eat extremely clean and are very discerning consume this. They'll be ticked.

[@brucebowler2050]

Thanks, Dr. Boz for bringing this to our attention. After a couple days of using LMNT, I didn't feel well and stopped using it. My body doesn't do well when artificial sweeteners are in different drinks or food.

[@marina-hermione]

I have always avoided “natural flavouring” and “natural colouring” for 10 years or so now. I was so resistant to using LMNT but I really wanted an electrolyte to use and at the time I didn’t think to make my own. Their “no dodgy ingredients” motto got to me. I felt like I could trust them. I was taking it every day for like 3 months and I was straight up ADDICTED. I would wake up in the middle of the night and not want water but SPECIFICALLY wanted LMNT. It is actually kind of scary to think back on. I emailed LMNT and sure enough - maltodextrin. I haven’t had anything like that in 10 years or more. I make my own food and eat super clean. I was so devastated.

[@daltonm6647]

@@marina-hermione lol

[@austinlapointe6464]

I was skeptical of clicking on this video, however, you uncovered something here. Good job.

[@lisacee3237]

I bagged up all mine & put them away until I can filter through all this. Thanks for the presentation.

[@candycottle]

Thank you for researching and telling us the truth. This community is trying to get healthy. It makes me so sad that you have to dig for the truth.

[@hikedayley9309]

Just think of All the Keto Influencers pushing LMNT on the channels. Most likely getting a kickback from the company.

[@teresamoore4126]

Of course but maybe they don't know.

[@leannewarren]

think of all the people trying to lose weight, all the diabetics who have subscribed to LMNT because of their recommendations - the influencers are going to have to talk about their roles and not just brush it under the carpet like it didn't happen

[@leannewarren]

@@teresamoore4126 I've just posted under various influencer's videos that I follow asking about it, if they will continue to take it themselves and if they will continue to market it - they can only 'not know' for so long... it'll be interesting to see which brush it under the carpet like it didn't happen, I intend to unsubscribe from any that can't talk openly and honestly about their role in marketing snake oil.

[@BreetaiZentradi]

I appreciate the truth. Plus you can make it at home for almost nothing: * 1 cup Salt Pure salt, such as sea salt, with no additives, such as anti-caking agents. Remember, this amount of salt helps you make a recipe with 48 servings. * 3 1/2 tsp Potassium Chloride powder One brand of this ingredient is sold under the name "Nu-Salt." Whatever brand you buy, make sure it is just "potassium chloride" with no additives such as "anti-caking" agents. * 3 capsules Magnesium glycinate powder This ingredient is available in the vitamin section at most grocery stores or pharmacies. If purchased in capsules, empty the capsules until you have 1/2 tsp. of the powder. You may need to empty 1-2 capsules to obtain this amount. I mix it up in mason jar and put 1 teaspoon in a 30 oz bottle of water. All the ingredients cost me less than $20, I drink it daily for more than a year, and still have not run out of stuff to make more of it.

[@kylajackett7513]

Thank you so much for this information! I have POTS and have been using LMNT has been a go-to for me. I am definitely changing up.

[@knotslip8862]

Make your own. You can buy all the powders for the electrolytes (sodium, potassium, etc) and add them in the amounts you want to your water Then flavor with what you want. Citrus, essential oils, etc. and can sweeten with allulose, stevia or whatever. Also, avoid things with natural flavors, etc. on the ingredients list.

[@karronlaneNOLA]

do you have a recipe to share with mgs of each to share? that would be great. ty.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

@@karronlaneNOLA do a search on it. Lots of channels have posted making them.

[@anitalehr4151]

Most powders are dried on malodextrin...beware!

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

Allolose gives many digestive issues, because you can’t really digest it!

[@elizabethwhite1068]

Or just buy plain old fashioned salt tablets and magnesium and potassium supplements. Take with water. This doesn't have to be so hard and complicated. Scams like LMNT set my alarm bells off.

[@anye76]

Glad I never took the plunge for LMNT. I make Solé using Redmond's Salt Chunks. I do like Keto Chow electrolyte drops. Anything flavored throws me back into sugar cravings. Give me salt and water.

[@argentummolonlabe]

Add iodine to your drink mix and if it turns blue/purple, it has starch in it (maltodextrin).

[@awa3374]

I just bought a lot yesterday 😢. Now in trash. Darn it. Dr. Boz is a rock star. Thank you, Dr.

[@SunnyCarnivore]

Send it back for a refund

[@sharonspaans7948]

You can get a full refund no questions asked if you just e-mail them. No need to send it back.

[@kylajackett7513]

Just bought 2 more! So I hear ya

[@trishturner]

The original information that LMNT received from the company that they source the natural flavoring from stated the 4 mg number. LMNT had a third party analyze the natural flavorings and discovered it contained much more. They updated the website to reflect the change and as stated, are looking into finding different options. Reach out to the company and ask before villainizing them.

[@SharonH65]

There is something bad in LMNT, because I got an upset stomach,and a headache 2 mins. after drinking LMNT any of the ones with flavor. 🥰🥰I'm glad I bought the sample.

[@meg66]

I had this same reaction. No headaches but my reflux came roaring back and it was a big red flag too me after working so hard to heal my gut. Stopped drinking them immediately. Got a full refund at least

[@MarinaLaroche]

@@meg66 I tried two times the unflavared ones and only used half of the packet. Both times I quickly had fairly strong nausea that lasted a while. I also tried half a packet of a flavored one with the same results. I could not understand with all carni, keo people kept raving about the products.

[@tanyakory737]

Omg was just going to place another order, thank you.

[@1deadhead]

Ha, I just did. A 4 box purchase. So, I just contacted LMNT to return the unopened package. I’m curious on how they’ll respond ?

[@elizabethpeterson8597]

@@1deadheadthey will refund your money and if they haven’t already shipped it you’ll get to keep the product

[@SamO-mh8vs]

@@1deadheadI just ordered a box as well. Ugh

[@NoSelf23]

I was literally drinking LMNT when I saw this! Wow, no more. TY.

[@jlouutube65]

Thank goodness this product is not available in Canada. Thank you for outing this!! I am off Keto after four years and doing the ZONE, which is actually working better for me now.

[@Snoopy-mo4hw]

Judy Cho has a Sole Water electrolyte recipe online that you can use instead. I highly recommend it. I just received an email from LMNT after I responded to them about this video. They were very positive, said they are working on the concerns, and sent recipes to make the Citrus, Raspberry, Watermelon, and Orange LMNT at home. I feel they deserve credit for replying to me in such short order. Thank you for opening up the conversation Dr. Boz! I’m not sure if this issue would have been addressed without your help, but am hoping it will happen as I like their products, which have not really caused me any issues.

[@librarianlovesrick]

Those are the best flavours too!