Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. IXL contains no preservatives and about 20-25% less sugar than a typical sports drink. We do always recommend speaking with a pediatrician before introducing anything new to your young child!

Cutting down on salt in our diets today is very difficult in spite of our efforts. So, even if you have a hard time decreasing your sodium intake, you should increase your potassium. Eating potassium-rich foods such as spinach, avocados, or bananas will help, too! And, of course, sodium-free IXL!

We highly recommend it. The critical balance of potassium and sodium is crucial to all kinds of cardiovascular functions. And, since most of us are consuming double the sodium we should, and only about half the potassium we need, IXL is a great way to close that gap.

Absolutely. Our Advanced Performance Matrix rapidly delivers a host of minerals, including 400mg of Potassium (about a banana's worth) to help combat muscle cramps.

Yes! Many of our fans drink IXL to combat nocturnal muscle cramps. However, we would suggest paying attention to WHEN you drink it. IXL hydrates extremely well, so you may have to consider the trips to the restroom!

In short, both. Our fans have found drinking IXL pre-performance is very beneficial for combating fatigue and muscle cramps as well as providing some additional carbohydrates for fuel.

Less than 100! One 16.9 oz bottle of iXL contains only 90 calories. That’s about 25% less than the leading brands.

No, it is 100% gluten free.

One bottle of IXL has 400mg of potassium. (About a banana’s worth!) The potassium and the other electrolytes are bound to amino acids that allow you get the potassium you need, while working in conjunction with the sodium already present in your body.

Your body definitely needs sodium—it's a critical electrolyte for performance. Sodium actually works in harmony with potassium for optimum fluid balance. This balance is not only crucial for performance but also for cardiovascular health. Unfortunately, most Americans today consume about twice the amount of sodium they need in their normal diets, while only consuming about ½ the amount of potassium required. Instead of adding to the problem, IXL utilizes the abundance of sodium already in the body while providing 400mg of potassium (along with other vitamins, minerals, and amino acids) to help address this critical imbalance.