blueberry hydration powder

Need gut-friendly electrolytes?

Try our blueberry hydration powder.

What are electrolytes? 

Electrolytes, in simple terms, are minerals carrying positive or negative charges that play a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance throughout the body. They are depleted when we sweat or urinate and need to be replenished. Electrolyte or hydration drink mixes serve as a convenient way, especially for athletes, to replenish lost electrolytes.

What is hydration powder? 

All that is needed to make an effective electrolyte or hydration drink mix is salt. Many hydration mixes also contain some type of sugar, which help get electrolytes into your cells faster.

It is important to note that a hydration drink should not be mistaken for a sports drink. Sports drinks are formulated with simple sugars to provide athletes with a quick energy source. The primary goal of hydration drinks, on the other hand, is to support hydration. If they do contain sugar, it should be solely for sweetness. Hydration powders that are excessively sweetened with added sugar do not offer any benefits, and are likely contributing an unhealthy amount of sugar to your diet.

Why drink wholesome?

The majority of electrolyte and hydration powders are made with added ingredients that look nothing like food. Common examples include anti-caking agents, artificial and natural flavors, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and sugar alcohols. These ingredients can seriously mess with your gut, which is specifically designed to digest real food. Feeding it anything other than real food can lead to gastrointestinal (GI) side effects and long-term harm.

our ingredients: 

blueberries, coconut water, maple sugar, sea salt

the alternative:

SUGAR, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SILICATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, RED 40

^This is the actual ingredient list of one of the most popular hydration powders in the United States. 

Given that they look nothing like real food, food additives are hard to digest – especially for someone with gut issues. Consequently, additives tend to linger in the digestive tract for a longer than food is supposed to, resulting in one of two scenarios: either the gut absorbs excess water, causing diarrhea, or the partially digested food feeds your gut bacteria, which produce gas. Excessive gas can give rise to uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating, flatulence, and stomach pain. It can even impede the movement of food through the colon, leading to constipation.

Moreover, the consequences of regularly consuming food additives extend far beyond short-term discomfort. Over time, additives can disrupt regulatory pathways within the intestines, contributing to the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other systemic inflammatory disorders. Food additives, particularly artificial sweeteners, can also disturb the delicate balance of the gut microbiome — the collection of microorganisms living in your gut. This can have lasting effects not only on your ability to digest food, but also on your overall well-being.

In addition to its role in food digestion, the gut also acts as a vital protective barrier against harmful pathogens, plays a crucial part in educating the immune system, and influences various physiological processes. Imbalances in the gut microbiome have been linked to the development of numerous chronic diseases. Considering this connection, it is undeniably in your best interest to steer clear of hydration powders made with heavily-processed food additives.

Unlike the vast majority of hydration powders, our blueberry hydration powder does not contain any food additives whatsoever. It is the sole hydrating powder made exclusively with 100% naturally occurring ingredients. This unique blend sets it apart from all other options, and you can taste and feel the difference. The sea salt and coconut water ensure you get the electrolytes your body needs, while the berries and maple sugar deliver the natural flavor and sweetness you desire. Ultimately, our blueberry hydration powder is a gut-friendly, effective, and delightful way to hydrate.

Hydration powders will help you hydrate better. Use a hydration drink mix before, during, and after exercise, after drinking alcohol, and if you have a stomach bug. 

Simply mix 1 tbsp hydration drink mix with 1 cup water.

During exercise, you sweat and lose electrolytes. A hydration mix can help you replenish those electrolytes and direct water to the areas of the body where it is needed most. This, in turn, can help prevent cramps during exercise and support muscle recovery after exercise.  

When you drink alcohol, you urinate more, which causes you to lose extra electrolytes. Hydrating powder can help you replenish those electrolytes. rehydrate, and ease your hangover symptoms.

When you vomit or have diarrhea, you lose a lot of electrolytes. Hydrate powder can help you replenish those electrolytes, rehydrate, and recover from illness.