Vitassium Salt Tablets for POTS and Other Chronic Illnesses
Created for people living with chronic illnesses associated with autonomic dysfunction
Vitassium electrolytes are specifically and exclusively meant to help manage symptoms of chronic illnesses such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), orthostatic hypotension (OH), vasovagal syncope, and other chronic illnesses associated with dysautonomia or autonomic dysfunction. Often, boosting electrolytes can ease symptoms of these conditions, such as lightheadedness and fatigue, by increasing blood volume.
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Vitassium Club
Through the Vitassium Club, we offer a 25% discount to anyone who uses Vitassium to help manage a health condition, when you purchase from our website. Club members also receive access to free shipping on orders over $50, and exclusive perks such as regular giveaways and updates on new products.
What sets Vitassium electrolytes apart?
Unlike most electrolyte options, Vitassium was created for you. From the products we create to the people and organizations with whom we partner, we advocate for a world in which anyone with a chronic illness feels seen, respected, and supported through their journey.
Vitassium launched in 2016 as part of the SaltStick electrolyte family. You may hear fellow spoonies refer to us by names such as “SaltStick Vitassium,” or even “salt sticks for POTS.”
Today, we go by "Vitassium,” but as a sister brand of SaltStick, we share the same goal: providing the highest quality electrolytes to people who need them, without any unnecessary additives or ingredients. (The phrase “by SaltStick” is in our logo is a nod to this longstanding partnership.)
What sets Vitassium electrolytes apart is that our products are specifically and exclusively meant to help manage symptoms of chronic illnesses such as POTS, OH, vasovagal syncope, and others.
You can find dozens of electrolyte products, but they’re mostly made for athletes. They can be full of unhelpful stuff like sugar, food coloring, preservatives – or ingredients that can be harmful if taken in high quantities, such as Vitamins B and E. As an example, if you consumed 4,000 mg of sodium from the average sports drink, you would adding 525 g of sugar (or 2,100 calories) to your diet – check it out, we did the math!
Instead of relying on a formula meant for someone else, we set out to create the best sodium supplements for POTS, with the input of providers, caregivers, and – most importantly – patients. We’ve stayed true to that mission ever since.
It's why Vitassium has just what you need: a boost of sodium to help manage symptoms, plus a little bit of potassium to help with absorption. It’s also why hundreds of doctors recommend Vitassium as one of the best electrolytes for POTS and other chronic illnesses.
It’s also why we give back to the chronic illness community by:
- supporting nearly a dozen patient organizations – since our launch we've donated a portion of our proceeds to fund research and advocacy, with more than $100,000 donated to date
- partnering with spoonie-owned small businesses and creators
- hiring team members who live with chronic illnesses
- promoting awareness of POTS and other conditions through educational materials, our blog, and our social media pages
How does Vitassium help with dysautonomia, POTS, and other chronic illnesses?
Conditions like POTS or OH are types of dysautonomia, which is a breakdown of the systems that control “automatic functions” like heartbeat and digestion. These conditions can occur on their own or as comorbidities of conditions like Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
If you’ve been diagnosed with any of these conditions, your doctor might have told you to "eat more salt and drink more water.”
Increasing sodium and water intake can help counteract low blood pressure, and/or low blood volume, and lead to an overall improvement in distribution of blood throughout the body. This can reduce common symptoms of lightheadedness and fatigue.
Here's an in-depth look the science, if you're curious. (Vitassium is based on more than a dozen peer-reviewed papers.)
How much salt? Well, that’s up to you and your doctor. A common recommendation is 4,000 mg of sodium per day, but some people may benefit from up to 10,000 mg. Talk to your doctor about what’s best for you.
Which Vitassium product is best?
Buffered electrolyte salts for any situation | Chronic illness symptoms can be wide-ranging, and sodium needs can vary just as much. Vitassium provides support in multiple ways:
Vitassium Caps – Best for Daily Management | 500 mg sodium/serving
DAILY MANAGEMENT | The original “salt pill for POTS,” Vitassium Caps have helped thousands of people manage symptoms of lightheadedness and fatigue. The buffered electrolyte salts and vegan capsule shell help reduce the risk of stomach upset, while providing 500 mg of sodium and 100 mg of potassium in each serving.
- Tasteless capsules are small (size 0) and easy on the stomach
- Non-GMO, vegan, gluten free, preservative free, allergen free, soy free, starch free, no artificial flavors or preservatives
- Made in the USA at cGMP facility
SUGGESTED USE: Take one to two (1-2) capsules with water, three to four (3-4) times a day, for up to ten (10) capsules daily.
Vitassium FastChews – Best for Rapid Symptom Relief | 125 mg sodium/serving
RAPID SYMPTOM RELIEF | Some days, chronic illness symptoms can knock you down, and seemingly appear out of nowhere. Because they’re chewed instead of swallowed, the electrolytes in Vitassium FastChews can be absorbed through the lining of the mouth up to 4x faster than most electrolyte products – ideal for tackling a flare quickly.
Each serving provides 125 mg of sodium and 25 mg of potassium
- Available in easy-to-open flip top bottles, and portable zip lock packets
- Yummy Fruit Punch and Grape flavors taste like sweet tart candy
- Non-GMO, vegan, gluten free, allergen free*, no artificial flavors or preservatives
- Made in the USA at cGMP facility
SUGGESTED USE: Take two (2) tablets when symptoms become moderate to severe. Wait 2-3 minutes before drinking water to kickstart the absorption process.
Vitassium DrinkMix – Best for On-the-Go Hydration | 500 mg sodium/serving
ON-THE-GO HYDRATION | DrinkMix provides the electrolytes you need in three easy steps: mix, shake, and go — perfect for using wherever you are. It's also a great option if you have trouble swallowing or GI problems.
Each serving provides 500 mg of sodium and 100 mg of potassium.
- Available in individual stick packs or 35-serving tubs
- Fruit Punch and Pink Lemonade flavors go well with any drink
- Non-GMO, vegan, gluten free, allergen free*, no artificial flavors or preservatives
- Made in the USA at cGMP facility
SUGGESTED USE: Combine one (1) serving with water and drink throughout the day, for up to five (5) servings daily. You can also combine DrinkMix your favorite flavored beverage for a unique creation (we love Pink Lemonade with peach juice!)
*Vitassium products do not contain wheat, soy, milk, eggs, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, sesame or peanuts. Vitassium FastChews and DrinkMix contain stevia, which may conflict with certain food sensitivities. If you are sensitive to stevia, we suggest Vitassium Capsules as an alternative.
Here’s an example of how Vitassium could fit into your day – be sure to talk with your doctor about what works best for you!
Vitassium is a champion for dysautonomia support, and support for other chronic illnesses:
Unlike most electrolyte options, Vitassium was created for you. From the products we create to the people and organizations with whom we partner, we advocate for a world in which anyone with a chronic illness feels seen, respected, and supported through their journey.
Unfortunately, living with chronic illness can be a daily battle not just with your disease, but also with healthcare providers, coworkers, and even family members who struggle to understand the challenges you may face. We seek to offer a safe space for you to ask questions and find helpful solutions.
That means:
VITASSIUM CLUB: Through the Vitassium Club, we offer a 25% discount to anyone who uses Vitassium to help manage a health condition, when you purchase from our website. Club members also receive access to free shipping on orders over $50, and exclusive perks such as regular giveaways and updates on new products. Sign up here.
GIVING BACK: Through sampling or financial contribution, Vitassium supports nearly a dozen patient organizations, including the Ehlers Danlos Society, Long COVID Alliance, Adrenal Insufficiency United, and others.
Since our start, Vitassium has remained a proud supporter of Dysautonomia International (DI), the leading patient advocacy organization for dysautonomia patients worldwide. Each year, we donate a portion of our proceeds to DI to help support funding for dysautonomia research and awareness.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT: We support chronic illness advocates, artists, and small businesses through partnerships and business relationships. In fact, our team includes two people currently living with dysautonomia, as well as a POTS mom.
AWARENESS: We provide educational resources and support chronic illness awareness through our partnerships with hundreds of health care providers, to help reduce diagnostic delay and do our part in helping people ease their symptoms.
We have also cultivated a chronic illness community – bringing attention to not just dysautonomia, but dozens of related chronic illnesses – on our blog and social media pages. (Follow us on Instagram or TikTok at @Vitassium for lifestyle adjustment tips, updates on scientific literature, and advocate stories!)
PRODUCT DESIGN: Our products are backed by medical research and doctor-recommended. We package our products in easy-to-open flip top bottles, portable zip lock packets, and convenient stick packs – out of consideration for those with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, arthritis, and other connective tissue diseases.
Convenient serving sizes offer 500 mg of sodium for daily management, or 125 mg of rapid-absorbing sodium for symptom relief – no measuring required.
You don’t cut corners when it comes to your health, and we don’t cut corners on our products. No other brand compares to Vitassium when it comes to the quality of our ingredients or the long-standing commitment we have to the chronic illness community.
As a medical food, Vitassium is intended for use under medical supervision. Consult a physician before taking this product, especially if you are pregnant or nursing, a child under 18, or an individual with a known medical condition. Individuals with hypertension, chronic renal insufficiency, or diabetes, or those on a low-potassium or low-salt diet, should not use this product without physician guidance.