Choose between Orange & Echinacea and Turmeric & Ginger and simply drop a tab into your re-usable water bottle. In winter, why not try it hot? One tablet of ZERO Caffeine Hit contains 75mg of caffeine, about the same amount as in a cup of coffee. When taking part in tough sports events, caffeine contributes to an increase in endurance performance and capacity. That means you can go further than before! It also helps to increase concentration and reaction time. Whether you’re exercising or not, it’s important to stay hydrated. Here’s our guide on why hydration is important, how much you need to drink and what should be in your bottle. Why is hydration important? If you don’t replace the water you lose, you become dehydrated. Dehydration occurs when you lose more water than usual, such as through vomiting or diarrhoea, or when you simply haven’t drunk enough. Other causes for dehydration include increased sweating or drinking too much alcohol. The tube and label are fully recyclable (you just need to separate them from each other). The lid is also recycleable ifif you pop the silica balls out from the top. Thiscan be done by removing the cardboard protective layer inside the lid.

Sugar: 0 g | Carbs: 2 g | Calories: 7 | Active Ingredients: Sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium | Flavors: Cola, grapefruit, grape, lemon lime, mango, and more High 5 recommends a dose of 1 tablet in 750 ml of water, which is enough to fill a standard-sized water bottle. So it’s convenient when you’re training for extended periods or competing in an event. If you wanted a higher amount of sodium, you could add two tablets, though that would probably make the drink too sweet. These Zero tablets dissolve easily in water without any additional shaking. The Expert: As a year-round runner in central Texas, I depend on electrolyte supplements to survive the six months of the year when my heavy sweat output leaves a crusty layer of salt on my clothes. But to learn more about how to use them—and what to look for in the best options—I interviewed sports nutritionist Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, RDN, and owner of Active Eating Advice. Bonci is not only the sports dietician to the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team, but she’s also an avid runner and the author of multiple books about nutrition and fitness. While Bonci didn’t select the products below, her input informed my decisions about which products to test. What to Consider With Electrolyte Tablets Why do you need them?Sugar: 1 g | Carbs: 2 g | Calories: 15 | Active Ingredients: Sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium | Flavors: Citrus fruit, lemon lime, orange, tri-berry, and more More than half of your body is made up of water so it’s clear that controlling your water intake is essential. Water is important for many processes in your body. This includes transporting nutrients and oxygen around your body, regulating your temperature and getting rid of waste products. Although ZERO is not a caffeine product, it may contain traces of caffeine (less than 2mg) from the Green Tea Leaves Extract. Although ZERO and ZERO Protect is not a caffeine product, it may contain traces of caffeine (less than 2mg) from the Green Tea Leaves Extract. ZERO Caffeine Hit contains 75mg caffeine per tablet. This scientific formula includes Vitamin C to support a healthy immune system, protect cells from oxidative stress and reduce tiredness and fatigue. The magnesium in ZERO contributes to electrolyte balance, whilst also supporting muscle protein synthesis.

ZERO is designed to be taken BEFORE, DURING and AFTER exercise or throughout the day. The easy-break tabs mean that you can choose your ideal drink strength. Of course! Each bottle of Isotonic Hydration contains 28g of carbohydrate and during exercise you should consume 60-90g carbohydrate per hour for optimum energy. So, yes you can supplement Isotonic Hydration with HIGH5 Gels, Gummies or Bars . Yes, but some of the natural colouring used in ZERO can stain the bladder if left in there for longer periods of time. You can continue to use your bladder with the discolouration.Most sports science studies agree that dehydration can have a negative impact on performance (basically, you get tired sooner), and that drinking the correct amount of water helps avoid this. But after that, there's a divergence regarding electrolytes. Some studies show that replacing the electrolytes lost via sweat helps further improve performance, and avoid cramp. Other studies show that you don't need extra electrolytes, and that drinking water is enough. On average, you gain and lose around two and a half litres of water a day, although this varies from person to person and when you exercise, this increases significantly, mainly through sweating and faster breathing. But before you think that hydration is only important during exercise, your brain is also heavily made up of water, and insufficient hydration can significantly affect your brain function. What happens if you don't top up your fluids? Yes, but some of the natural colouring used in ZERO Protectcan stain the bladder if left in there for longer periods of time. You can continue to use your bladder with the discolouration. ZERO is a refreshing sugar free electrolyte drink with zero calories that makes it simple and easy to stay hydrated. When you sweat, you lose vital minerals so it's important that they are replenished. With key electrolytes, sodium and magnesium, ZERO gives you what water can't. ZERO Caffeine Hit:The same as our original hydration tablet but we've added 75mg caffeine per tablet for an extra boost.

Sugar: 18 g | Carbs: 20 g | Calories: 80 | Active Ingredients: Sodium, calcium, and potassium | Flavors: Strawberry lemonade, fruit punch, orange, lemon lime, and more Go Hydro is a product from Science in Sport (SiS) designed to help you stay hydrated when exercising. It comes as a tube of tablets consisting of various minerals or electrolytes. You bung a tablet in a bottle of water, wait while it dissolves, then drink it during your ride. As a way to help you avoid dehydration, it definitely does the job. Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Malic Acid), Sodium Bicarbonate, Firming Agent (Sorbitols), Magnesium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Beetroot Concentrate, Natural Flavourings, Sweetener (Sucralose), L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Carbonate, Leucine, Green Tea Leaves Extract ( Camellia Sinensis O.Ktze), Sodium Chloride, Colour (Riboflavins). SiS say that the electrolytes (sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc) in the Go Hydro drink replace those lost from your body via sweat. The sodium content especially encourages you to drink the right amount, which in turn helps performance, as a dehydrated body won't function so well. Yes, Isotonic Hydration contains five electrolytes. Each bottle provides you with 240mg sodium, 90mg Potassium, 25mg Magnesium, 70mg Chloride and 36mg Calcium.ZERO Hydration Tablets contain Vitamin C and 5 electrolytes, including sodium, magnesium and potassium. Vitamin C in ZERO supports a healthy immune system, protects the cells from oxidative stress and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Magnesium in ZERO contributes to electrolyte balance, reduces tiredness and fatigue, whilst supporting muscle protein synthesis. It’s the ideal zero calorie drink to replace fluid and rehydrate optimally with a specific dose of electrolytes to replace the minerals lost through sweat. One final point: Go Hydro is not an energy product. There is no carbohydrate content and virtually no calories. In this respect it's the same as High5's Zero drink and the similarly-titled Nectar Hydro tabs. There are 5 electrolytes in ZERO: Magnesium, potassium, sodium, calcium and chloride. In ZERO Protect there are 4 electrolytes: Magnesium, potassium, sodium, and chloride. The middle way claims that the electrolytes in the fluid, even if not actually needed, still encourage you to drink the correct amount and stay hydrated. The final argument claims that it's the taste of hydration products, rather than the electrolytes, that encourage you to drink - because it's nicer than boring old water.