Common questions.
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The product
What's in a stick?
One thousand milligrams of sodium. Two hundred of potassium. Sixty of magnesium as citrate. Stevia leaf extract for sweetness. Salt, citric acid, natural flavors. Zero sugar, zero calories, zero carbs.
How do I take it?
Tear one stick. Stir into about sixteen ounces of cold water. Drink before the session, during the cool-down, or after. There's no protocol — the salt does the same thing either way.
When in a sauna session is best?
We use it during cool-downs between rounds, and again with a full glass after the last round. Some people prefer it before. Either works.
Can I take more than one a day?
A long sauna day — multiple rounds, hot benches, vihta — can take more sodium than one stick replaces. Listen to your body. Two is fine. Past that, ask your doctor.
Is it safe for everyone?
Suolaa is sodium-forward. If you have hypertension, kidney disease, or are on medication that affects potassium or sodium, talk to your doctor before adding it.
The flavors
What flavor does it come in?
Löyly Lemon Lime. Citrus, slight sweetness — the cold cup after the heat.
Will there be more flavors?
Yes. Finnish Wild Raspberry is in queue. Caffeinated and evening formulations are in development for later.
What the research says
A short, restrained version of why this product exists. We don't make treatment claims — these are observations from published research about heat exposure and electrolyte balance.
Why does a long sauna leave me depleted?
Heat exposure research shows that rehydration after thermal stress may not fully restore plasma volume without adequate electrolyte replacement — particularly sodium. Plain water alone, especially in volume, can dilute what sodium remains.
Reference: published research on plasma compartment filling after heat exposure (PubMed).
Isn't all that just hyponatremia?
Hyponatremia (low blood sodium) is the clinical extreme. Most sauna users don't get there. But the same physiology applies on a milder scale — clinical literature on exercise-associated hyponatremia documents that replacing heavy sweat loss with plain water can dilute sodium balance.
Reference: NIH publication on exercise-associated hyponatremia.
Why not just take an LMNT or a Liquid IV?
You can. They will replace sodium. They were built for the gym, the fast, or the airport. Suolaa was built for the sauna practice. The formula is in the same family; the voice and the context are not.
Sourcing and manufacturing
Where is Suolaa made?
Suolaa is blended, filled, and packed in the United States by a contract manufacturer who specializes in stick-pack supplements.
Is the formula custom?
At launch, no. We chose a stock formula because the dosing was right and because we wanted to ship in months, not years. The next SKU will be custom.
Are the ingredients organic?
Stevia leaf extract is the natural sweetener. Salt is salt. Citric acid and natural flavors are food-grade. We don't make organic claims because we haven't certified — the supply chain is honest, not labeled.
Is it third-party tested?
Each batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis from the manufacturer. We can send the CoA on request.
Subscriptions
How does the subscription work?
Choose a cadence — every month, every two months, every three, four, or six — and the box ships automatically. 15% off your first box, 10% off every box after.
Can I pause or skip?
Yes. Log into your account and pause, skip, or cancel. No charge to cancel, no minimum cycle.
When does the subscription start billing me?
On the first order. Your second box ships and bills at the cadence you chose. If we're still in launch mode, the first box may ship with no recurring charge until we activate cycles — we'll always notify you before charging.
Can I change the cadence?
Yes. Log into your account; pick a new cadence. The change applies to the next scheduled order.
Can I swap flavors between cycles?
Not at launch — there's only one flavor. Once Finnish Wild Raspberry ships, yes.
Shipping
Where does Suolaa ship?
The United States, every state. We also ship to select countries at the carrier rates shown at checkout. Somewhere else? Write to salty@suolaa.com and we'll quote it.
How long does shipping take?
Orders ship within one business day. US ground typically arrives in 2–5 business days.
Tracking?
Yes. You'll get a tracking number by email when the order ships.
What if my box arrives damaged?
Write to salty@suolaa.com with a photo. We replace it. No return needed.
Returns and refunds
No returns. If the box isn't right for you, write to us within thirty days of delivery — you keep it, and we refund it. Full terms in the Refund Policy.
Contact
salty@suolaa.com — a human answers within one business day.