This topic is about finding low-sugar electrolyte drinks for people with an ileostomy, especially those who need to manage hydration due to an autonomic nervous system disorder. The goal is to find flavorful options that don't have too much sugar. Here are some suggestions and insights from others who have experience with this:

1. Commercial low/zero-sugar electrolyte mixes and drinks:
- DripDrop and Liquid IV are popular choices.
- Buoy Drops are tasteless and offer a lifetime medical discount.
- Dioralyte sachets are available in the U.K.
- H2ORS is praised for its effectiveness in hot climates like Florida.
- Gatorade Fit, also known as "G Fit Healthy Real Hydration," is low in calories and sugar-free, available at Loblaws, Metro, and Amazon.
- Gatorade Zero and Propel Zero are sugar-free and widely available.
- Powerade Zero, especially the Mixed Berry flavor, is recommended for hot climates and older adults.
- Pedialyte comes in bottles or powder packets and is known for its tolerable taste.
- Ultima Replenisher powder is economical and often mixed with water.
- Nuun tablets are less sweet and come in flavors like Grapefruit-Orange Vitamin and Blueberry-Tangerine Immunity.
- Kinderlyte, Hydralyte, and Hydrant are other options.
- BioSteel Rainbow Twist is sugar-free.
- Jianas Brothers ORS is economical when combined with Ultima.
- Smart Water is electrolyte-enhanced bottled water.
- Vitamin Water Dragonfruit flavor has 80 calories per 16.9 oz.

2. Drops, chews, and extras:
- SaltStick Fast Chews provide a quick sodium/potassium boost and are available in Canada.
- Club soda with fresh lime and Buoy Drops adds sodium without sweetness.

3. Homemade/DIY solutions:
- St Mark's Solution: Mix glucose powder, table salt, and sodium bicarb/citrate with water, chill, and flavor.
- Oxford Solution: Combine sugared squash concentrate with salt and water.
- Watermelon electrolyte juice: Blend seedless watermelon with a squeeze of lemon and an optional pinch of salt.

4. Taste and sweetness management:
- Many people find sports drinks too sweet. Using Nuun tablets or Buoy Drops in flavored beverages can help reduce sweetness.
- Pretzels or dill-pickle spears can provide an additional electrolyte boost.

5. Availability notes:
- Buoy Drops are now sold on Amazon, and the company ships medical-discount orders.
- SaltStick products and most listed drinks are available in Canada or stocked by major Canadian grocery chains.

6. Physiological reminder:
- Effective rehydration depends on maintaining a balance of sodium and potassium. Eliminating sodium entirely can reduce the effectiveness of rehydration efforts.