Supplement Sticks
Supplement sticks are single-serve sachets you tear, mix and drink. Here you will find electrolytes, collagen, greens, probiotics and vitamin blends in stick form, plus our guidance on when a stick beats a tub.Read more →
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What single-serve sachets do well, and where they fall short
A stick, also called a stick pack or stick sachet, is a slim sealed sachet holding one measured serving. You tear the top, tip it into water and drink it. No scoop, no scales, no tub to carry. Most sticks contain powder, a few contain a gel or a liquid.
The format changes how a powder behaves
A sealed sachet meets air only once, when you open it. A tub gets opened every day, so moisture and oxygen keep getting in. That matters most for powders that clump or lose strength over time, such as live bacteria cultures, vitamin C and greens blends. Sticks also lock the dose. Five grams of creatine stays five grams, with no heaped or half scoops.
The honest trade-off is cost and volume. Per serving, a stick is nearly always dearer than the same powder from a tub, because you also pay for the sachet and the filling. A stick holds a limited amount too, from about one gram for a focus blend up to roughly thirty grams, so a full protein serving often needs two sachets. That is why sticks earn their place in a work bag, a suitcase or a gym kit, while loose powder in a tub stays the cheaper option for daily use at home.
What you will find in this collection
- Hydration and sports sticks with sodium, potassium and magnesium, made for training, long rides and warm weather. Our wider Electrolytes range also covers tubs and tablets.
- Collagen sticks that stir into coffee, water or yoghurt, usually five to ten grams per sachet.
- Greens, fibre and live bacteria cultures, where single sealing keeps the powder dry until you use it.
- Vitamin and mineral blends, including vitamin C, which contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Energy and pre-workout sticks, often with caffeine and B vitamins.
If you already know which ingredient you want, check whether the same brand also sells it by the tub. Our collagen powders and drinks page shows both, so you can compare the price per serving before you decide.
How we choose which sticks we stock
We look at three things before a stick joins our range: the form of the ingredient, the dose in one sachet, and whether the combination makes sense. A hydration stick needs enough sodium to be worth drinking, not a trace amount that only looks good on the label. We prefer sticks that state every dose per sachet instead of hiding it inside a blend. We buy directly from the brands, so what arrives is authentic. Our compliance team checks every product before it goes live, we test products ourselves, and independent labs spot-check batches. Read how we select brands and products.
Who a stick suits
Sticks fit people who travel, commute or train away from home, anyone who would rather drink a supplement than swallow a capsule, and anyone who wants to try a flavour before buying a kilo. They also work well for children's products, where a small powder dose goes into food or a cold drink. Keep the expectation realistic: the sachet changes the convenience, not the ingredient. With most daily supplements, effects show after two to three weeks of consistent use, and a stick mainly makes that consistency easier to keep up.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is a supplement stick?
A stick is a narrow, sealed sachet that holds one serving of a supplement, almost always a powder. The name comes from its shape: a long, thin tube rather than a flat square sachet. You tear off the top and pour the contents into water, a smoothie, coffee or yoghurt. Fill weights run from about one gram for a concentrated blend to roughly thirty grams for hydration or protein servings.
Do sticks work as well as capsules or tablets?
The ingredient does the work, not the packaging. A gram of magnesium citrate is the same whether it comes from a sachet, a tub or a capsule. What differs is the practical side. Powders allow larger doses than a capsule can hold, they dissolve before you swallow them, and they are easier for people who dislike pills. Capsules win on taste, since a powder in water always tastes of something.
Which format should I choose: stick, tub, capsule or effervescent tablet?
It depends on where you take it and how much you use. Use this as a rough guide.
| Format | Strong points | Less suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Stick sachet | Fixed dose, portable, stays sealed | Large servings, tight budgets |
| Tub with scoop | Lowest price per serving | Travel, exact dosing |
| Capsule or tablet | No taste, no mixing | Doses above about one gram |
| Effervescent tablet | Cheap, dissolves fast | Powders that need low moisture |
How do I mix a stick so it does not go lumpy?
Add the powder to the water rather than the water to the powder, and use a bottle you can shake or a glass you can stir well. Collagen and electrolytes dissolve easily in cold water. Greens, fibre and creatine mix better in about 250 to 300 ml and benefit from twenty seconds of shaking. If a fibre stick thickens quickly, drink it straight after mixing.
Can I take a stick straight from the sachet without water?
Only when the label says so. Some sticks are made as a fine, fast-dissolving powder designed to be poured onto the tongue, which is common for live bacteria cultures and children's products. Most others, especially electrolytes, greens and creatine, are meant to be mixed. Taking a concentrated powder dry can taste harsh and is easy to inhale, so check the instructions first.
Why do sticks cost more per serving than a tub?
You pay for the packaging and the filling. Each sachet is printed, filled and sealed separately, which costs more than one scoop and one lid. In return you get an exact dose, a pack that only meets air once, and something you can carry without a shaker. If you take the same product every day at home, a tub is cheaper. For travel, the office or trying a flavour, the extra cost buys real convenience.
How should I store sticks and how long do they keep?
Keep them somewhere cool, dry and out of direct sunlight, and check the best-before date on the box. Because each sachet stays sealed until use, the powder inside is protected from moisture better than the same product in a tub you open daily. Do not decant sticks into a pill box: once opened, the sachet gives no protection. Live bacteria cultures in stick form usually need no fridge, but follow the label.
Are supplement sticks suitable for children?
Some are made specifically for children, such as powders with live bacteria cultures and vitamins for ages three and up, and they are often designed to go straight onto the tongue or into a cold drink. Always use the age range and dose printed on the pack. Sticks intended for adults are a different matter: energy and pre-workout sachets can hold a high dose of caffeine and are not suitable for children.
