The Unique osmolality of the glucose polymer combined with a scientifically researched blend of vitamins and minerals in Hydra 10 allows for optimal hydration before sports activities.
Probably the best sports hydration supplement on the market
Dehydration by as little as 2% body mass loss due to sweating is acknowledged to be a factor in contributing to fatigue during prolonged bouts of exercise [1]. This becomes more crucial if sporting events are held in climates where the ambient temperature and humidity are high [2]. The sports supplement market contains a wealth of products which address the fluid needs of athletes, and invariably are a compromise between providing energy in the form of carbohydrate as well as electrolytes which may help in fluid uptake, conserve body fluids, as well as replace electrolytes lost in sweating. Such products are normally labelled as isotonic drinks i.e. have an osmolarity equivalent with body fluids. The addition of reasonable levels of carbohydrate in these drinks (normally 6-8g per 100ml) ensures that the product is isotonic. However when there is a need to maintain or replace body fluids as a priority, the requirement should be to drink a hypotonic product [3]. Water, although being hypotonic, is NOT the best rehydration drink since it fails to encourage drinking and can lead to continued fluid excretion via urination [4]. Oral rehydration products are deemed to be eminently suitable for rehydration, and they have been specifically formulated to provide small amounts of energy (in the form of carbohydrate] as well as sufficient electrolytes to replace that being lost via sweating, urine, and even diarrhoea. These products are efficacious [5] although they may not taste particularly pleasant – they are invariably salty in taste.
Hydra 10 is based on the concept of oral rehydration solutions BUT with a difference! Hydra 10 contains the same amounts of carbohydrate and electrolytes as some key oral rehydration solutions but has added amounts of magnesium and CoQ10. In addition, the pleasant taste of this product would encourage drinking and so help hydration.
Most oral rehydration solutions do not contain magnesium and certainly not CoQ10. Magnesium has been included since it is a key electrolyte lost in sweat [6] and may contribute to likely cramping during exercise. In addition, magnesium supplementation has been demonstrated to improve the lactate response during exercise [7]. CoQ10 is a co-factor in numerous energy processes in the cell and has been termed as the ‘spark plug’ of the cell. Studies have shown in helps reduce feelings of fatigue after training [8] and also to improve exercise performance [9].
Hydra 10 is a unique formulation of glucose polymer combined with scientifically researched blend of vitamins and minerals in a hypotonic, pleasant drink to promote optimal rehydration after sport and/or hydration before engaging in sport.
References:
[1] Judelson, DA., et al (2007) Hydration and muscular performance. Sports Medicine, 37; 907-921
[2] Swaka, MN et al (2001) Hydration effects on thermoregulation and performance in the heat. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology, 128; 679-690.
[3] Shireffs, S (2005) Importance of good hydration for work and exercise performance. Nutrition Reviews, 63, S14-S21.
[4] Maughan, RJ., et al (2000) Fluids and electrolytes during exercise. In Exercise and Sports Science Reviews (edited by Garrett,WE & Kirkendell, DT) Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; pp 413-424
[5] Rautanen, T., et al (1997) Randomised double blind study of hypotonic oral rehydration solution in diarrhoea Archives of Disease in Childhood;76:272-274
[6] Cinar, V et al.. (2006). Effects of Magnesium Supplementation on Blood Parameters of Athletes at Rest and After Exercise. Biological Trace Element Research, 115, 205-212.
[7] Cinar, V., et al. (2006). The Effect of Magnesium supplementation on Lactate Levels of Sportsmen and Sedentary.. Acta Physiologica Hungarica, 9, 137-144.
[8] Mizuno, K., et al (2008) Antifatigue effects of coenzyme Q10 during physical fatigue. Nutrition, 24; 293-299
[9] Cooke, M., et al. (2008). Effects of acute and 14-day coenzyme Q10 supplementation on exercise performance in both trained and untrained individuals. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 5, 1-14.
Directions:
Add to water and drink immediately. Hydra 10 should be taken before exercise.