Abstract: A dietetic beverage, adapted for consumption by humans to maintain the balance of body fluids during periods of fluid depletion or potassium depletion, comprising an aqueous solution containing per gallon:30-50 meq of potassium ion5-10 meq of calcium ion1-3 meq of magnesium ion5-10 ounces of sucrose,provided that each of potassium, calcium and magnesium ions is in the form of a soluble salt.