Frequently Asked Questions

Lytework is a high-sodium electrolyte capsule designed for endurance athletes.

It delivers sodium as the primary electrolyte — with no sugar, flavour, or unnecessary fillers — so athletes can manage hydration precisely during training and racing.

Lytework is designed for endurance athletes — runners, triathletes, cyclists, and ultra-endurance athletes — as well as anyone who sweats heavily or trains for long durations.

Lytework separates sodium from fluid. This allows athletes to control sodium intake independently of how much they drink — helping reduce flavour fatigue and gut issues often caused by sweet or flavoured electrolyte products.

Most electrolyte drinks lock sodium, carbohydrate, and fluid into a fixed ratio. Lytework lets you adjust each independently based on your actual needs.

One capsule contains a 1.000 g fill: sodium chloride delivering 345 mg elemental sodium, calcium carbonate delivering ~26 mg calcium, and magnesium oxide delivering ~30 mg magnesium. The shell is HPMC #00 — plant-based, vegan and vegetarian friendly.

No sugar, no flavour, no fillers beyond the capsule itself. The calcium and magnesium are present as co-factors at small doses, not as a therapeutic magnesium or calcium supply — we would rather say that plainly than imply otherwise.

No. Lytework products are designed to be neutral and easy to integrate into existing hydration and fuelling strategies. We avoid unnecessary flavours, sugars, and sweeteners — this is a deliberate design choice to eliminate flavour fatigue during long sessions.

Lytework is built around the idea that hydration should be precise and adaptable. Simple formulations allow athletes to control electrolyte intake without relying on heavily flavoured or complex products — and make it easier to adjust sodium independently of carbohydrate and fluid intake.

Lytework is packed in Australia from at least 96% Australian ingredients.

The capsule shell is plant-based HPMC — vegan, with no gelatine, gluten, or dairy. If you have allergies or specific dietary concerns, review the full ingredient list on the product page or consult a healthcare professional before use.

Yes. Every production batch is independently tested for WADA-prohibited substances by a NATA-accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025) before release. The batch number is printed on the base of the bottle. Want the certificate for the batch you received? Email support@lyteworklabs.com and we'll send it through.

Recommended use varies depending on training duration, intensity, conditions, and individual sweat rate. Most endurance athletes manage electrolyte intake on a per-hour basis, adjusting as conditions change.

Use the free Hydration Intelligence calculator to build a personalised protocol based on your physiology and session details.

Yes. Lytework is designed to be used alongside water, carbohydrate drinks, gels, and other fuelling strategies. The capsule format allows you to separate sodium intake from fluid or energy intake — adjusting each independently based on your needs.

The 60 capsule Starter bottle covers approximately 4–8 sessions depending on your protocol — ideal for trying Lytework or lower-volume training blocks.

The 120 capsule Training bottle offers better value per capsule and suits athletes training consistently week to week. Most athletes move to the 120 after their first order.

Lytework is formulated for regular use by endurance athletes. Always take capsules with water and adjust intake based on conditions and training load.

Lytework products are developed using evidence-based hydration principles and commonly used electrolyte ingredients. Individual hydration needs vary, and athletes should use products according to their personal requirements.

If you have a medical condition or specific dietary needs, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Lytework is designed to be gentle and easy to tolerate, particularly during endurance activity. The capsule format avoids the sugars, flavourings, and sweeteners that commonly cause GI issues with liquid electrolyte products. Individual tolerance can still vary depending on conditions, dosage, and personal sensitivity.

No, and we won't claim otherwise. In real endurance events, cramping tracks pace and a prior history of cramping rather than dehydration or blood sodium. Losing sodium is not what makes you cramp.

The picture in the lab is more interesting. Small controlled studies have found that drinking an electrolyte solution can raise the threshold at which a cramp can be electrically induced — an acute effect, seen within the hour, in people who were already well hydrated. It does not look like replacing a deficit, and in one study it did not prevent cramping in a single participant. Every one of those studies used a drink, not a capsule, and none has shown the effect carries over to cramping during an actual race. So we make no claim that our capsule does this.

We hold that position in the product too: our hydration calculator does not adjust your sodium numbers based on your cramping history. If you cramp, treat it as a prompt to review pacing, fluid and fuel together rather than as proof of a sodium deficit.

What sodium is well supported for is helping you retain the fluid you drink. That is the claim we make. The full evidence, including the studies that cut against us, is set out in Research Paper 001.

Athletes with medical conditions affecting salt or fluid balance — including kidney disease, heart conditions, or hypertension — should consult a healthcare professional before using any sodium supplementation product.