Dehydrated… or Actually Overhydrated?

Fatigue

Brain fog

Cramps

Bloating

You’ve probably been told you're just dehydrated. 

 

But what if the real problem is the opposite? 

 

Overhydration is far more common than most people think — and the symptoms are almost identical to dehydration. 

 

The key difference? One is a lack of water inside your cells, the other is an excess

 

And both stem from the same root issue: an osmotic imbalance.

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Dehydrated… or Actually Overhydrated?

78+ ionic minerals

Clinically balanced

Instantly bioavailable

Free from sugars, additives & fillers

"I made Seaonic because I couldn’t find a mineral supplement I could trust—so I built the one I needed."

Learn Why It's Different

       2 min read 🔥

134,203 Views

Rated "Excellent" Based on 

3,500+ Reviews

Salt... Hydrating or dehydrating

I’ve always been confused by the debate around whether salt is hydrating or dehydrating — so I went deep into the science when formulating Seaonic. 

 

Turns out, the answer is both — because it’s not about the total amount of salt or water... 

 

It’s about the concentration — and the effect that concentration has on osmosis. 

 

That’s why simply drinking more water, or megadosing electrolytes, is often not the solution. 

 

It might actually make things worse.

Salt... Hydrating or dehydrating

I’ve always been confused by the debate around whether salt is hydrating or dehydrating — so I went deep into the science when formulating Seaonic. 

 

Turns out, the answer is both — because it’s not about the total amount of salt or water... 

 

It’s about the concentration — and the effect that concentration has on osmosis. 

 

That’s why simply drinking more water, or megadosing electrolytes, is often not the solution. 

 

It might actually make things worse.

To better understand this, 
let me explain

A healthy 155 Ib  adult holds around 11 gallons of water

  • ~7.4 gallons  inside cells
  • ~2.6 gallons in the extracellular space
  • ~0.8 gallons in blood and spinal fluids

Dehydration means there’s not enough water inside cells, so this balance is off. 

 

Overhydration means there’s too much water inside cells, again throwing the balance off.

 

Both lead to symptoms like:

  • Fatigue 
  • Brain fog 
  • Dizziness 
  • Cramps 

The problem is, you need to understand the context in order to know how to fix it.

To better understand this, let me explain

A healthy 155 Ib adult holds around 11 gallons of water

  • ~7.4 gallons inside cells
  • ~2.6 gallons in the extracellular space
  • ~0.8 gallons in blood and spinal fluids

Dehydration means there’s not enough water inside cells, so this balance is off. 

 

Overhydration means there’s too much water inside cells, again throwing the balance off.

 

Both lead to symptoms like:

  • Fatigue 
  • Brain fog 
  • Dizziness 
  • Cramps 

The problem is, you need to understand the context in order to know how to fix it.

The Power of Concentration

If I take 1 teaspoon of salt in 5 oz of water, this concentration is going to draw water out of cells. For someone who is dehydrated, this would make things worse. 

 

For someone that has been overhydrated for years, giving them that teaspoon of salt in 3.3 oz will cause a rapid shift — increasing fluid volume and potentially causing a spike in blood pressure

 

This is where salt often gets vilified. But salt isn't the issue — it’s the concentration

 

Mixing that same amount of salt in half a gallon  of water would have a radically different effect.

Understanding both your context and how concentration impacts fluid balance is absolutely fundamental.

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The Power of Concentration

If I take 1 teaspoon of salt in 5 oz of water, this concentration is going to draw water out of cells. For someone who is dehydrated, this would make things worse. 

 

For someone that has been overhydrated for years, giving them that teaspoon of salt in 3.3 oz will cause a rapid shift — increasing fluid volume and potentially causing a spike in blood pressure

 

This is where salt often gets vilified. But salt isn't the issue — it’s the concentration

 

Mixing that same amount of salt in half a gallon of  water would have a radically different effect.

Understanding both your context and how concentration impacts fluid balance is absolutely fundamental.

Discover Seaonic

Overhydration Is More Common Than You Think

Boston Marathon study found that more runners were overhydrated than dehydrated, with several even hospitalised due to hyponatremia (critically low sodium). 

 

This is the direct result of: 

  • The obsession with drinking more water 
  • The vilifying of salt
  • The push for filtered water without minerals

We’re not saying water is bad — but overdoing it without restoring proper electrolyte balance has real consequences.

Overhydration Is More Common Than You Think

Boston Marathon study found that more runners were overhydrated than dehydrated, with several even hospitalised due to hyponatremia (critically low sodium). 

 

This is the direct result of: 

  • The obsession with drinking more water 
  • The vilifying of salt
  • The push for filtered water without minerals

We’re not saying water is bad — but overdoing it without restoring proper electrolyte balance has real consequences.

The Problem With Most Electrolyte Brands

Most brands will tell you to: 

- “Dilute to taste” 

- Add electrolytes to your coffee or smoothie

- Throw in powders without considering the concentration 

 

This just shows how little they understand — or care — about osmosis, the very mechanism that controls fluid movement in the body.

They focus on paper numbers, taste, and buzzwords — completely ignoring the science.

At Seaonic, we don’t encourage you to mix it into your coffee or drink. 

 

We guide you to take it straight or diluted at a specific concentration, based on your needs. 

 

We recommend when to take it, how much, and how to time it for your unique biology.

The Problem With Most Electrolyte Brands

Most brands will tell you to: 

- “Dilute to taste” 

- Add electrolytes to your coffee or smoothie

- Throw in powders without considering the concentration 

 

This just shows how little they understand — or care — about osmosis, the very mechanism that controls fluid movement in the body.

They focus on paper numbers, taste, and buzzwords — completely ignoring the science.

At Seaonic, we don’t encourage you to mix it into your coffee or drink. 

 

We guide you to take it straight or diluted at a specific concentration, based on your needs. 

 

We recommend when to take it, how much, and how to time it for your unique biology.

Don’t Get Fooled by the Numbers

Many brands boast big mineral counts on paper

 

But how much are you actually absorbing? 

  • 1000mg of sodium chloride breaks down into ~390mg of sodium and ~610mg of chloride
  • That still doesn’t mean your body absorbs 390mg of sodium 
  • Magnesium oxide — used in many products — has a bioavailability of just 4%

Minerals can also compete for the same channels, especially when you’re megadosing a few and ignoring the rest.

It’s not just about how much is in the product — it’s about how much gets into your cells.

Don’t Get Fooled by the Numbers

Many brands boast big mineral counts on paper

 

But how much are you actually absorbing? 

  • 1000mg of sodium chloride breaks down into ~390mg of sodium and ~610mg of chloride
  • That still doesn’t mean your body absorbs 390mg of sodium 
  • Magnesium oxide — used in many products — has a bioavailability of just 4%

Minerals can also compete for the same channels, especially when you’re megadosing a few and ignoring the rest.

It’s not just about how much is in the product — it’s about how much gets into your cells.

Discover Seaonic

Seaonic: Designed for Osmosis, Not Hype

We made Seaonic to be the cleanest, most biologically compatible electrolyte solution on Earth — 

 

but also the only one that truly considers concentration, absorption, and osmosis

 

Someone with high blood pressure shouldn’t take electrolytes the same way as someone with low blood pressure. 

 

Cutting salt won’t fix it — it will only lead to hyponatremia, and make the problem worse.

 

If you’re tired, foggy, cramping, or bloated — 

 

there’s a high chance your osmotic balance is off

 

And restoring that balance isn’t about drinking more water, cutting salt, or dumping minerals into your smoothie.

You need the right ratios, the right concentration, and a protocol that matches your body.

Seaonic: Designed for Osmosis, Not Hype

We made Seaonic to be the cleanest, most biologically compatible electrolyte solution on Earth — 

 

but also the only one that truly considers concentration, absorption, and osmosis

 

Someone with high blood pressure shouldn’t take electrolytes the same way as someone with low blood pressure. 

 

Cutting salt won’t fix it — it will only lead to hyponatremia, and make the problem worse.

 

If you’re tired, foggy, cramping, or bloated — 

 

there’s a high chance your osmotic balance is off

 

And restoring that balance isn’t about drinking more water, cutting salt, or dumping minerals into your smoothie.

You need the right ratios, the right concentration, and a protocol that matches your body.

Discover Seaonic

Contact a Health Coach

Let us help

At Seaonic, we’ve seen what this has done for others — and we want to spread this knowledge. 

 

Our team of health coaches will gladly guide you through the best protocol for your needs

 

Just fill out the form below and we’ll send you a customised protocol, designed to restore your electrolyte balance — and your energy — once and for all.

Seaonic: Designed for Osmosis, Not Hype

We made Seaonic to be the cleanest, most biologically compatible electrolyte solution on Earth — 

 

but also the only one that truly considers concentration, absorption, and osmosis

 

Someone with high blood pressure shouldn’t take electrolytes the same way as someone with low blood pressure. 

 

Cutting salt won’t fix it — it will only lead to hyponatremia, and make the problem worse.

 

If you’re tired, foggy, cramping, or bloated — 

 

there’s a high chance your osmotic balance is off

 

And restoring that balance isn’t about drinking more water, cutting salt, or dumping minerals into your smoothie.

You need the right ratios, the right concentration, and a protocol that matches your body.

Discover Seaonic

We know Seaonic isn’t the cheapest electrolyte out there.

And honestly? We're proud of that.

 

Because this isn’t a mass-produced synthetic powder loaded with flavouring and filler.

 

Our sourcing is expensive. Extracting from phytoplankton vortexes, at the right depth, in the cleanest zones, using satellite tracking — it takes time and precision.

 

Our processing is expensive. Our patented cold microfiltration protects nutrient integrity and removes even the tiniest contaminants without heat or chemicals.

 

Our quality control is strict. Every batch goes through over 100 control parameters, is held in quarantine, and undergoes randomised testing throughout the entire process.

 

We don’t take shortcuts. We never will. Because we believe your health — and your trust — are worth the extra effort.

 

We built Seaonic to be the best. And we stand by every drop.

Seaonic

Title

Built on evolutionary biology and modern cellular science

Contains all 78 essential minerals in perfect ionic ratios

Sourced from pristine ocean phytoplankton vortexes

100% Pure. Vegan. Non-GMO. No additives, allergens, or synthetic ingredients

Natural, salty taste—easy to use daily, anytime, anywhere

Conventional Mineral Supplements

Title

Based on outdated, synthetic formulas from the 1950s

Only 5–12 isolated minerals with no synergistic benefits

Metallic aftertaste masked by artificial flavors

Filled with inflammatory additives linked to long-term health concerns

Made in generic factories with questionable sourcing and quality control

We know Seaonic isn’t the cheapest electrolyte out there.

And honestly? We're proud of that.

 

Because this isn’t a mass-produced synthetic powder loaded with flavouring and filler.

 

Our sourcing is expensive. Extracting from phytoplankton vortexes, at the right depth, in the cleanest zones, using satellite tracking — it takes time and precision.

 

Our processing is expensive. Our patented cold microfiltration protects nutrient integrity and removes even the tiniest contaminants without heat or chemicals.

 

Our quality control is strict. Every batch goes through over 100 control parameters, is held in quarantine, and undergoes randomised testing throughout the entire process.

 

We don’t take shortcuts. We never will. Because we believe your health — and your trust — are worth the extra effort.

 

We built Seaonic to be the best. And we stand by every drop.

Seaonic

Title

Built on evolutionary biology and modern cellular science

Contains all 78 essential minerals in perfect ionic ratios

Sourced from pristine ocean phytoplankton vortexes

100% Pure. Vegan. Non-GMO. No additives, allergens, or synthetic ingredients

Natural, salty taste—easy to use daily, anytime, anywhere

 

Conventional Mineral Supplements

Title

Based on outdated, synthetic formulas from the 1950s

Only 5–12 isolated minerals with no synergistic benefits

Metallic aftertaste masked by artificial flavors

Filled with inflammatory additives linked to long-term health concerns

Made in generic factories with questionable sourcing and quality control

Here's What Seaonic Customers Are saying

At first I was skeptical, but truth be told, Seaonic has made such a huge difference to my mood and overall energy! Before using Seaonic, I was always tired, grumpy, and demotivated. Now, I look back shocked that those are problems of the past!! It has even helped me with my period cramps and migraines... honestly a miracle! I would recommend Seaonic to EVERYONE!

Gabi

Gabi

At first I was skeptical, but truth be told, Seaonic has made such a huge difference to my mood and overall energy! Before using Seaonic, I was always tired, grumpy, and demotivated. Now, I look back shocked that those are problems of the past!! It has even helped me with my period cramps and migraines... honestly a miracle! I would recommend Seaonic to EVERYONE!

Title

As a cancer survivor, an active runner, and a working mom, I’m always looking for ways to keep my body strong and balanced. Seaonic has been a fantastic addition to my routine. After years of battling fatigue and balancing running, gym workouts, and work, I’ve found that Seaonic's minerals help me stay energised and hydrated, which is essential for both my races and day-to-day life. Seaonic has improved my recovery after intense training, allowing me to keep up with my family and work without feeling drained. It's especially beneficial since I’ve had to manage long-term health issues post-cancer, and maintaining optimal hydration and mineral balance is key for me. It is an awesome product, particularly for someone with my active lifestyle.

Cassandra

Cassandra

As a cancer survivor, an active runner, and a working mom, I’m always looking for ways to keep my body strong and balanced. Seaonic has been a fantastic addition to my routine. After years of battling fatigue and balancing running, gym workouts, and work, I’ve found that Seaonic's minerals help me stay energised and hydrated, which is essential for both my races and day-to-day life. Seaonic has improved my recovery after intense training, allowing me to keep up with my family and work without feeling drained. It's especially beneficial since I’ve had to manage long-term health issues post-cancer, and maintaining optimal hydration and mineral balance is key for me. It is an awesome product, particularly for someone with my active lifestyle.

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Engela

I've been taking Seaonic for only 3 months and have noticed a significant improvement in my overall well-being. The supplement has become an essential part of my daily routine, and I feel more energized and balanced. I've also noticed a significant improvement in my digestive health, with reduced bloating. I highly recommend Seaonic to anyone seeking to enhance their wellness journey!

I've been taking Seaonic for only 3 months and have noticed a significant improvement in my overall well-being. The supplement has become an essential part of my daily routine, and I feel more energized and balanced. I've also noticed a significant improvement in my digestive health, with reduced bloating. I highly recommend Seaonic to anyone seeking to enhance their wellness journey!

Engela

Got Questions? You’re Not Alone.

Drinking seawater probably sounds a little strange — maybe even sketchy. We get it. But once you see where Seaonic really comes from, what’s inside, and how it’s purified — it starts to make sense.  Here are the questions we get most — and why Seaonic is different.

1. What exactly is inside Seaonic? Is it really just seawater?

Yes. Seaonic contains only one ingredient: pure, cold-microfiltered seawater. 

 

It’s harvested from deep below the surface in the Bay of Biscay — one of the most nutrient-rich and scientifically studied marine ecosystems on the planet. 

 

These waters contain rare phytoplankton vortexes, where powerful ocean currents pull mineral-dense water from the ocean floor. 

 

We use satellite tracking and marine data to ensure each batch meets the highest purity and nutrient standards. 

 

So while it is “just seawater,” it’s the most potent, uncontaminated, and biologically complete form of seawater you can find.

2. Are there really 78 essential minerals in it?

Yes — Seaonic contains 78+ ionic minerals and trace elements in their naturally occurring ratios. 

 

That includes essentials like: 

🧂 Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Chloride 

⚙️ Zinc, Selenium, Iodine, Copper, and more 

 

Plus: 

✔️ Trace amounts of B-vitamins (like B12, folate, biotin) 

✔️ Small amounts of vitamins A, D, and E 

✔️ Naturally occurring enzymes, amino acids, nitrogen compounds, and marine lipids 

 

These aren’t added — they’re part of what makes marine plasma the original mineral reservoir of the planet.

3. How is Seaonic different from other mineral or electrolyte supplements?

Most electrolyte supplements miss the point.

 

They’re made from isolated compounds like sodium chloride or magnesium oxide — usually mined from rocks or separated from seawater in labs. 

 

These minerals are then: 

- Stripped of their natural cofactors 

- Mixed with sweeteners, synthetic vitamins, preservatives, and flavorings

- Packaged as a simplified version of the real thing 

 

Here’s what most people don’t know: 

👉 These isolates often originate from seawater — but they’re heavily processed, diluted, and incomplete. 

 

Seaonic takes you straight to the source.

 

No additives. No breakdown. Just the complete spectrum of ionic minerals — as nature intended.

4. Is Seaonic Safe?

Yes — and here’s why. 

 

Seaonic is drawn from deep ocean layers, far from surface pollutants. 

 

It’s cold-microfiltered at 0.22 microns, removing all contaminants while preserving its delicate ionic structure. 

 

Each batch is: 

- Tested before, during, and after processing

- Run through 100+ control parameters

- Third-party verified for purity, safety, and mineral integrity 

 

This ensures: 

❌ No microplastics 

❌ No heavy metals 

❌ No pathogens

 

✅ Just clean, complete, bioavailable marine plasma

5. Can I mix Seaonic into coffee, juice, or a smoothie?

You can — but it kind of defeats the point. 

 

Seaonic is designed to deliver a specific mineral concentration

 

And when it comes to hydration, it’s concentration — not total quantity — that drives osmosis at the cellular level. 

 

If you dilute Seaonic into a random amount of fluid, you alter its osmotic effect — the very mechanism that supports detox, mineral signaling, and cellular hydration. 

 

Brands suggesting this usually don’t understand the science.

 

For full benefit, take it straight — or tailor it based on your context and needs. 

 

Our health coaches are happy to guide you on the best way to take Seaonic for your individual goals.

6. Why are the mineral values and %RDA lower than others?

RDA values are based on total elemental quantity, not accounting for bioavailability or the fact that minerals need to dissociate for cellular uptake. 

 

As an example: 1000mg of sodium chloride (what most popular brands give you) needs to split into a sodium ion and a chloride ion for uptake — and only approximately 39% of that is sodium. 

 

So 1000mg of sodium chloride = only 390mg of bioavailable sodium — and this doesn’t even account for mineral interdependence or cofactors

 

Don’t get fooled by labels.

7. What are Seaonic sachets made of?

Salt is corrosive — so packaging matters just as much as what’s inside.

 

Most electrolyte brands use generic plastic tubs or sachets — materials that can leach microplastics, aluminum, and chemicals, especially when storing reactive mineral solutions. 

 

Seaonic is different. 

 

Our sachets use a pharmaceutical-grade inner film that’s certified for: 

✔️ Zero leaching

✔️ No microplastics or aluminum

✔️ No chemical interaction

 

The water is never in contact with any plastics, metals, or materials that could leach or alter the ionic structure of the minerals. 

 

When purity matters, the container is part of the formula — and we designed ours to protect what your cells depend on.

Chat to a health coach

Got Questions? You’re Not Alone.

Drinking seawater probably sounds a little strange — maybe even sketchy. We get it. But once you see where Seaonic really comes from, what’s inside, and how it’s purified — it starts to make sense.  Here are the questions we get most — and why Seaonic is different.

1. What exactly is inside Seaonic? Is it really just seawater?

Yes. Seaonic contains only one ingredient: pure, cold-microfiltered seawater. 

 

It’s harvested from deep below the surface in the Bay of Biscay — one of the most nutrient-rich and scientifically studied marine ecosystems on the planet. 

 

These waters contain rare phytoplankton vortexes, where powerful ocean currents pull mineral-dense water from the ocean floor. 

 

We use satellite tracking and marine data to ensure each batch meets the highest purity and nutrient standards. 

 

So while it is “just seawater,” it’s the most potent, uncontaminated, and biologically complete form of seawater you can find.

2. Are there really 78 essential minerals in it?

Yes — Seaonic contains 78+ ionic minerals and trace elements in their naturally occurring ratios. 

 

That includes essentials like: 

🧂 Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Chloride 

⚙️ Zinc, Selenium, Iodine, Copper, and more 

 

Plus: 

✔️ Trace amounts of B-vitamins (like B12, folate, biotin) 

✔️ Small amounts of vitamins A, D, and E 

✔️ Naturally occurring enzymes, amino acids, nitrogen compounds, and marine lipids 

 

These aren’t added — they’re part of what makes marine plasma the original mineral reservoir of the planet.

3. How is Seaonic different from other mineral or electrolyte supplements?

Most electrolyte supplements miss the point.

 

They’re made from isolated compounds like sodium chloride or magnesium oxide — usually mined from rocks or separated from seawater in labs. 

 

These minerals are then: 

- Stripped of their natural cofactors 

- Mixed with sweeteners, synthetic vitamins, preservatives, and flavorings

- Packaged as a simplified version of the real thing 

 

Here’s what most people don’t know: 

👉 These isolates often originate from seawater — but they’re heavily processed, diluted, and incomplete. 

 

Seaonic takes you straight to the source.

 

No additives. No breakdown. Just the complete spectrum of ionic minerals — as nature intended.

4. Is Seaonic safe?

Yes — and here’s why. 

 

Seaonic is drawn from deep ocean layers, far from surface pollutants. 

 

It’s cold-microfiltered at 0.22 microns, removing all contaminants while preserving its delicate ionic structure. 

 

Each batch is: 

- Tested before, during, and after processing

- Run through 100+ control parameters

- Third-party verified for purity, safety, and mineral integrity 

 

This ensures: 

❌ No microplastics 

❌ No heavy metals 

❌ No pathogens

 

✅ Just clean, complete, bioavailable marine plasma

5. Can I mix Seaonic into coffee, juice, or a smoothie?

You can — but it kind of defeats the point. 

 

Seaonic is designed to deliver a specific mineral concentration

 

And when it comes to hydration, it’s concentration — not total quantity — that drives osmosis at the cellular level. 

 

If you dilute Seaonic into a random amount of fluid, you alter its osmotic effect — the very mechanism that supports detox, mineral signaling, and cellular hydration. 

 

Brands suggesting this usually don’t understand the science.

 

For full benefit, take it straight — or tailor it based on your context and needs. 

 

Our health coaches are happy to guide you on the best way to take Seaonic for your individual goals.

6. Why are the mineral values and %RDA lower than others?

RDA values are based on total elemental quantity, not accounting for bioavailability or the fact that minerals need to dissociate for cellular uptake. 

 

As an example: 1000mg of sodium chloride (what most popular brands give you) needs to split into a sodium ion and a chloride ion for uptake — and only approximately 39% of that is sodium. 

 

So 1000mg of sodium chloride = only 390mg of bioavailable sodium — and this doesn’t even account for mineral interdependence or cofactors

 

Don’t get fooled by labels.

7. What are Seaonic sachets made of?

Salt is corrosive — so packaging matters just as much as what’s inside.

 

Most electrolyte brands use generic plastic tubs or sachets — materials that can leach microplastics, aluminum, and chemicals, especially when storing reactive mineral solutions. 

 

Seaonic is different. 

 

Our sachets use a pharmaceutical-grade inner film that’s certified for: 

✔️ Zero leaching

✔️ No microplastics or aluminum

✔️ No chemical interaction

 

The water is never in contact with any plastics, metals, or materials that could leach or alter the ionic structure of the minerals. 

 

When purity matters, the container is part of the formula — and we designed ours to protect what your cells depend on.

Discover Seaonic