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Best Electrolyte Drinks https://mensfitness.co.uk/nutrition/best-electrolyte-drinks/ Wed, 24 May 2023 14:18:45 +0000 https://mensfitness.co.uk/?p=17243 Electrolyte tablets will help you keep on top of your hydration needs…

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Replace lost salts and minerals while staying hydrated with the best electrolyte drinks…

Electrolyte drinks help replenish the naturally occurring salts and minerals that help balance our bodies’ fluids. These get depleted through exercise, most notably through sweating. The best electrolyte drinks may also often contain carbohydrates and other nutrients to help you stay hydrated and to improve recovery.

What are electrolyte drinks? Here’s all you need to know

But not all electrolyte drinks are created equal. It pays to consider the amount of the electrolytes potassium, chloride and particularly sodium in each drink, which help with preventing cramping, aiding muscle contraction and supporting hydration respectively.

If you’re not a heavy sweater, or need to reduce your intake of sodium for health reasons, you might want an electrolyte drink with lower sodium levels (say, less than 250mg per serving).

Nutritionist Rob Hobson has testes eight of the best electrolyte drinks to help you find one to support your hydration and recovery needs. He tests them for taste, solubility and effectiveness in terms of their hydration and nutritional benefits.

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These are the best electrolyte drinks

(Keep scrolling for full reviews…)

  1. SIS Go Hydro (£8 per tube or £60 for 8 tubes  – not available in the US)
  2. High 5 Zero (£7.99 per tube or £62.99 for 8 tubes – not available in the US)
  3. Hux Hydration Tablets (£21 for 3 tubes – not available in the US)
  4. Nuun Hydration Sport ($7.49 per tube or $59.92 for 8 tubes / £26 for 4 tubes or £49 for 8 tubes)
  5. Gu Hydration Tablets ($30 for 4 tubes / £6.99 for 1 tube or £52.95 for 8 tubes)
  6. MyEndurance Hydr8 (£4.99 per tube or £24.99 for 8 tubes – not available in the US)
  7. Ultima Replenisher Electrolyte Powder ($44.99 for 11.4oz / £69.99 for 288g)
  8. Powerbar 5 Electrolytes (£4.50 per tube or £39.99 for 12 tubes – not available in the US)

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Product shot of SIS electrolyte tablets
SIS Go Hydro

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£8 per tube (20 tablets) or £60 for 8 tubes, scienceinsport.com (not available in the US)

Taste: 5/5
Solubility: 5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5
OVERALL: 5/5

Serving size: 1 tablet in 500ml water | Sodium per serving: 870mg | Price per serving: 40p | Flavours: 13 flavours available

Science In Sport is a brand driven by scientific data, so it knows a thing or two about optimal hydration. Its Go Hydro range has the highest sodium content per serving of any electrolyte drink on test and it’s also one of the most reasonably priced.

Read our full SIS Go Hydro review

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High 5 Zero

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£7.99 per tube (20 tablets) or £62.99 for 8 tubes, highfive.co.uk (not available in the US)

Taste: 4.5/5
Solubility: 5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5
OVERALL: 5/5

Serving size: 1 tablet in 750ml water | Sodium per serving: 250mg | Price per serving: 40p | Flavours: 9 flavours available

Another trusted player in the sports nutrition market, High 5 is the go-to brand for many endurance runners. It’s a good choice if you’re training for extended periods as one tablet is enough for a 750ml water bottle. They may be free or sugar, but these tabs are full of flavour.

Read our full High 5 Zero review

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Hux Hydration Tablets

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£21 for 3 tubes (20 tablets per tube), huxhealth.com (not available in the US)

Taste: 5/5
Solubility: 4.5/5
Effectiveness: 4/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5

Serving size: 2 tablets in 200ml water | Sodium per serving: 116mg | Price per serving: 70p | Flavours: Lemon and Elderflower / Ginger and Lemongrass / Watermelon

Hux tablets are a good low-sodium option and are more suited to general hydration and wellness than intense workout sessions. They have a good mix of electrolytes as well as a pleasantly sweet and tangy flavour.

Read our full Hux Hydration Tablets review

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Nuun Hydration Sport

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$7.49 per tube (10 tablets per tube) or $59.92 for 8 tubes, nuunlife.com / £26 for 4 tubes or £49 for 8 tubes, everyhealth.com

Taste: 4/5
Solubility: 5/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5

Serving size: 1 tablet in 475ml water | Sodium per serving: 300mg | Price per serving: 65p | Flavour: 13 flavours available (4 caffeinated)

With a good range of flavours, and available with or without caffeine, these mini tubes from Nuun are ideal for hydrating on the go. They have the most natural ingredients list of any product on test, including natural sweeteners and colouring.

Read our full Nuun Hydration Sport review

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GU Hydration Tablets

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$30 for 4 tubes (12 tablets each), guenergy.com / £6.99 for 1 tube or £52.95 for 8 tubes, gu.germany.de

Taste: 4.5/5
Solubility: 5/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5

Serving size: 1 tablet in 750ml water | Sodium per serving: 320mg | Price per serving: 55p | Flavours: Lemon and Lime / Three Berries / Orange / Strawberry Lemonade

Ideal for larger bottles and longer sessions, GU tablets will see you through intense or prolonged training. There’s a good amount of electrolytes in the mix, especially sodium, and flavours are particularly punchy.

Read our full GU Hydration Tablets review

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MyEndurance Hydr8

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£4.99 per tube (20 tablets) or £24.99 for 8 tubes / amazon.co.uk (not available in the US)

Taste: 4/5
Mixability: 4/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4/5

Serving size: 1 tablet in 400ml water | Sodium per serving: 345mg | Price per serving: 25p | Flavour: Orange

Hydr8 tablets are packed with vitamins and minerals with good sodium levels to suit endurance athletes. They’re fortified with B vitamins too and work out to be the cheapest electrolyte drink per serving on test.

Read our full MyEndurance Hydr8 review

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Ultima Replenisher electrolyte powder

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$44.99 for 11.4oz (90 servings), ultimareplenisher.com / £69.99 for 288g (90 servings), amazon.co.uk

Taste: 3.5/5
Solubility: 5/5
Effectiveness: 3.5/5
OVERALL: 4/5

Serving size: 1 tablet in 450ml water | Sodium per serving: 55mg | Price per serving: 77p | Flavours: 9 flavours available

In powder rather than tablet form, this vitamin C-rich drink is ideal for everyday hydration and wellness. There’s a good mix of electrolytes and a range of nine moreish flavours to choose from.

Read our full Ultima Replenisher review

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Powerbar 5 Electrolytes

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£4.50 per tube (10 tablets) or £39.99 for 12 tubes / powerbar.eu (not available in the US)

Taste: 3.5/5
Solubility: 4.5/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4/5

Serving size: 1 tablet in 250ml water | Sodium per serving: 250mg | Price per serving: 33p | Flavours: Raspberry and Pomegranate / Lemon Tonic / Blackcurrant / Pink grapefruit / Mango and Passionfruit

Powerbar’s hydration tabs have an intense yet refreshing flavour and a caffeine kick for a pre-workout pick-me-up. They’re sugar-free, too, and come in tiny tubes that are perfect for hydrating on the go.

Read our full Powerbar 5 Electrolytes review

Rob Hobson is a registered nutritionist (AFN) and sports nutritionist (SENr). He works with private clients including those looking to improve their health and body shape, and athletes looking to improve their performance. He also works with wellness brands helping with product development, insight and marketing.

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MF Tests: GU Hydration Tablets https://mensfitness.co.uk/nutrition/gu-hydration-tablets/ Tue, 23 May 2023 15:38:14 +0000 https://mensfitness.co.uk/?p=17307 With punchy flavours and plenty of sodium, these are ideal for prolonged training sessions…

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GU Hydration Tablets review: Ideal for larger bottles and longer sessions, GU tablets will see you through intense or prolonged training…

GU Hydration Tablets

BUY IT NOW:

$30 for 4 tubes (12 tablets each), guenergy.com / £6.99 for 1 tube or £52.95 for 8 tubes, gu.germany.de

Pros:

  • Punchy flavours, although maybe a bit too intense for some
  • Good amount of electrolytes in the mix, especially sodium

Cons:

  • Pack size is limited to 12 tablets
  • Contains sugar, although minimal

Taste: 4.5/5
Solubility: 5/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5

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These tablets contain a basic mix of electrolytes, but all that’s essential. The sodium content of each tablet (320mg) is enough to support adequate hydration and ward off hyponatraemia during moderate to intense, prolonged exercise. These tablets are suitable for all types of exercise, though they’d not be required for sports that don’t include a significant degree of sweating.

GU Hydration Tablets benefits

The flavour of the electrolytes is good and has a nice tang, but it may be a bit too intense for some people. You only need one tablet to mix with 750ml of water – that’s a large enough serving to get you through a moderate to intense training session. The tablet combines well in water and doesn’t require any additional shaking to combine.

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The tablets are sweetened with a combination of sugar and stevia, although the sugar content is minimal. Vitamin B6 has been added to promote the transport of electrolytes in the body and for its role in energy metabolism and maintaining a healthy nervous system, but it’s rarely lacking in our diet.

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The packaging is convenient and can easily be thrown into your kit bag or pocket. However, they are only 12 tablets per tube so you may want to order in bulk. At 55p per serving for the multipacks they are pretty good value, especially as you dissolve each tablet in 750ml. There are four flavours to choose from – lemon and lime, three berries, orange and strawberry lemonade.

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MF Tests: Powerbar 5 Electrolytes https://mensfitness.co.uk/nutrition/powerbar-5-electrolytes-review/ Tue, 23 May 2023 14:57:22 +0000 https://mensfitness.co.uk/?p=17300 These hydration tabs are full of flavour and with a caffeine kick

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Powerbar 5 Electrolytes review: Powerbar’s hydration tabs have an intense flavour and a caffeine kick for a pre-workout pick-me-up

Powerbar 5 Electrolytes

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£4.50 per tube (10 tablets) or £39.99 for 12 tubes / powerbar.eu (not available in the US)

Pros:

  • Handy sized packs
  • Good range of electrolytes

Cons:

  • Needs 3 tablets to fill a 750ml water bottle
  • Taste may be too sweet and intense for some

Taste: 3.5/5
Solubility: 4.5/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4/5

Better known for its energy bars, Powerbar also produces a range of electrolyte tablets. These 5 Electrolytes contain the body’s essential electrolytes to support fluid balance and hydration. The important electrolyte is sodium, and with 250mg in every serving there’s enough here to keep you hydration and to ward off hyponatraemia during prolonged exercise. Powerbar recommends using one tablet with 250ml water per serving.

Powerbar 5 Electrolytes benefits

These electrolyte tablets are suitable for all sports, including endurance events. To fill a large water bottle (750ml), you’d need to add three tablets which will set the sodium content relatively high. So this may not be the best option for anyone who needs to watch their sodium intake for health reasons.

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The tablets are sugar-free and sweetened with sucralose. The pink grapefruit we tested is refreshing, but also a little sweet and a bit too intense, which may not suit everyone. The tablets do dissolve quickly, though, with no need for shaking.

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All flavours of 5 Electrolytes contain 75mg of caffeine, around the same amount as a regular cup of coffee. This may suit some people who like to use caffeine before and during training or competition to aid performance, but it’s not ideal for evening sessions.

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With only ten tabs in each tube they’re easily pocketable. At 33p per serving they do seem like good value but if you need to fill larger bottles with the recommended dosage it can start to get pricey. There are five flavours to choose from – raspberry and pomegranate, lemon tonic, blackcurrant, pink grapefruit, and mango and passionfruit.

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MF Tests: Ultima Replenisher https://mensfitness.co.uk/nutrition/ultima-replenisher-review/ Tue, 23 May 2023 12:04:06 +0000 https://mensfitness.co.uk/?p=17289 Low sodium levels make this more suited to everyday hydration…

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Ultima Replenisher review: In powder rather than tablet form, this vitamin C-rich drink is ideal for everyday hydration and wellness…

Ultima Replenisher electrolyte powder

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$44.99 for 11.4oz (90 servings), ultimareplenisher.com / £69.99 for 288g (90 servings), amazon.co.uk

Pros:

  • A natural blend free of artificial sweeteners, flavourings or colourings
  • Good combination of electrolytes
  • Mixes very well

Cons:

  • Not the strongest of flavours
  • Sodium levels are too low to support prolonged exercise

Taste: 3.5/5
Solubility: 5/5
Effectiveness: 3.5/5
OVERALL: 4/5

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Rather than the tablet form of most electrolyte drinks, Ultima Replenisher is available in powder form. You can buy it in a pouch with 20 single-serving stick packs, or as 30- or 90-serving tubs. The manufacturer recommends dissolving each serving or scoop in 450ml water.

Ultima Replenisher benefits

Ultima Replenisher contains a good blend of electrolytes as well as vitamin C. It has very little sodium at just 55mg per serving, so it’s better suited to everyday activities and wellness rather than supporting hydration under more extreme exercise conditions. Vitamin C is good for boosting the immune system and for its antioxidant properties, though it’s not necessary for hydration.

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The powder is sugar-free, sweetened with stevia and flavoured and coloured naturally. While this may appeal to some people, the result is that the favour is very mild and subtle. So it may not go down well with those that prefer a stonger, more flavoursome electrolyte.

The electrolyte mixes very well, which is one benefit of using a powder rather than a soluble tablet. It’s also straightforward to adjust the dose to suit a bigger serving size rather than having to break tablets into portions.

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The packaging isn’t the most convenient (unless you buy the stick packs) if you’re looking for an electrolyte you can carry in your kit bag. So you’ll need to prepare your drink either before or after training sessions.

You can only buy Ultima Replenisher online, but there are nine flavours to choose from, as well as the different pack sizes. The larger 90-serving tub is the most cost-effective, but even that works out at 77p per serving, which is one of the most expensive on test.

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MF Tests: Nuun Hydration Sport https://mensfitness.co.uk/nutrition/nuun-hydration-sport-review/ Tue, 23 May 2023 10:21:27 +0000 https://mensfitness.co.uk/?p=17286 Nuun are a good choice if you're used to exercising with smaller bottles…

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Nuun Hydration Sport review: With a good range of flavours, and available with or without caffeine, these mini tubes are ideal for hydrating on the go…

Nuun Hydration Sport

BUY IT NOW:

$7.49 per tube (10 tablets per tube) or $59.92 for 8 tubes, nuunlife.com / £26 for 4 tubes or £49 for 8 tubes, everyhealth.com

Pros:

  • Good blend of electrolytes
  • Naturally sweetened and coloured
  • Versions available with and without caffeine

Cons:

  • Flavour is not the strongest
  • Pack size is small, containing only 10 tablets

Taste: 4/5
Solubility: 5/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5

Nuun’s Hydration Sport range is available with or without caffeine and contains a good blend of electrolytes. The sodium content of these tablets is enough at 300mg to ward off hyponatraemia and promote good hydration during moderate or intense exercise.

Nuun Hydration Sport benefits

These tablets are sugar-free, sweetened with natural sweetener stevia and naturally coloured with beetroot powder. These have the most natural ingredient list of all the electrolytes we’ve reviewed.

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They dissolve well in water and don’t require any shaking. Nuun recommends one tablet should be dissolved in 475ml water per serving. So if you’re filling a 750ml water bottle for training or competition you’ll need more than one tablet so it’s not too diluted. Just bare in mind that multiple doses will mean taking in more than the 300mg sodium in each tablet. That may be too much, particularly for light sweaters.

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The lemon and lime flavour we tested has a pleasant flavour, although it’s not as strong as some of the other electrolyte tablets. This might not be the electrolyte drink for you if you prefer a more intense or sweeter taste.

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As each tube only contains 10 tablets, they’re the most convenient on test to carry around in a pocket or kit bag. At 65p per serving, they’re not the cheapest, and if you want to fill a larger water bottle you’ll need to double the dose, increasing the cost.

They’re available online only, but there are 13 flavours to choose from, including four caffeinated versions.

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MF Tests: MyEndurance Hydr8 https://mensfitness.co.uk/nutrition/myendurance-hydr8-review/ Tue, 23 May 2023 09:20:45 +0000 https://mensfitness.co.uk/?p=17283 Endurance athletes who like orange will love Hydr8 tablets…

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MyEndurance Hydr8 review: Hydr8 tablets are packed with vitamins and minerals with good sodium levels to suit endurance athletes…

MyEndurance Hydr8

BUY IT NOW:

£4.99 per tube (20 tablets) or £24.99 for 8 tubes, amazon.co.uk (not available in the US)

Pros:

  • Designed to suit endurance exercise
  • Wide range of electrolytes
  • Excellent value

Cons:

  • Only one flavour
  • A little difficult to dissolve
  • Quite sweet

Taste: 4/5
Mixability: 4/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4/5

MyEndurance’s Hydr8 is designed for prolonged endurance exercise and contains many electrolytes to suit this purpose. There’s a decent amount of sodium (345mg) in these tablets to support hydration and prevent hyponatraemia during periods of prolonged endurance exercise.

MyEndurance Hydr8 benefits

MyEndurance recommends dissolving one tablet in 400ml water. But if you’re filling a 750ml water bottle you’ll probably want two tablets. In that case you’ll be increasing your sodium intake to almost 700mg, which may be too much if you need to watch your sodium levels or don’t tend to sweat too heavily.

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Hydr8 tablets are only available in orange, and only seem to be available on Amazon or Discount Supplements. The tablets don’t mix quite as well as others on test and need a shake to get the end residues to combine.

The tablets are sugar-free, sweetened with sucralose and use natural colourings. The orange flavour is nice and tangy but a little on the sweet side.

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These tablets contain B vitamins that help transport electrolytes around the body but may not be essential in an electrolyte supplement. Its list of vitamins and minerals makes the MyEndurance Hydr8 seem more of a multivitamin drink rather than an electrolyte drink. But it’s no less effective at keeping you hydrated than the competition.

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As with most electrolyte tablets, these come in a thin tube that’s ideal for keeping in your kit bag. At just 25p per tablet, these are one of the cheapest on the market, but that doesn’t necessarily make them a poor choice. It may be sweet and take a little effort to dissolve, but if you like orange and you’re into endurance sports, you’re onto a winner.

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MF Tests: High 5 Zero https://mensfitness.co.uk/nutrition/high-five-zero-review/ Mon, 22 May 2023 14:50:07 +0000 https://mensfitness.co.uk/?p=17273 A tasty tablet with no sugar, five electrolytes and bags of flavour…

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High 5 Zero review: Runners’ favourite High 5’s electrolyte tablets are free of sugar but full of flavour…

High 5 Zero

BUY IT NOW:

£7.99 per tube (20 tablets) or £62.99 for 8 tubes, highfive.co.uk (not available in the US)

Pros:

  • Great taste with lots of flavours to choose from
  • Good value for money
  • Convenient as mixes with 750ml water (sports bottle size)

Cons:

  • Heavy, salty sweaters may want more sodium per serving
  • Vitamin C is not needed for hydration
  • Some flavours contain small amounts of caffeine

Taste: 4.5/5
Solubility: 5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5
OVERALL: 5/5

High 5 is a popular brand with runners and one that’s been around for a long time. So Zero hydration tablets are a product from a trusted player in the sports nutrition supplement market. They contain a range of electrolytes (five – hence the name of the company and its flagship product) and enough sodium (250mg per serving) to prevent hyponatremia and support good hydration during exercise.

High 5 Zero benefits

High 5 Zero tablets are suitable for anyone engaging in prolonged exercise. However, heavy, salty sweaters may want something with a slightly higher sodium content. The citrus flavour we tested has a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavour. The tablets are sugar-free and sweetened with sucralose, so they’re low in calories. They’re made with natural colourings too.

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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.

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The tablets contain vitamin C, which is a useful inclusion for several reasons. It’s known to improve immunity and plays an important role as an antioxidant, but it’s not necessary for hydration. However, it’s important to note endurance athletes should avoid any supplements containing antioxidants during the adaptation phase of their training.

Some flavours contain green tea, which has a little caffeine. It’s a minimal amount, but it’s still worth bearing in mind. Particularly if you’re sensitive to caffeine or tend to train late at night.

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High 5 uses the same compact and convenient tube packaging as the likes of SIS, so will take up minimal room on your kit bag. At 40p per serving it’s good value for money and there are nine flavours to choose from.

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MF Tests: SIS Go Hydro https://mensfitness.co.uk/nutrition/sis-go-hydro-review/ Mon, 22 May 2023 11:42:32 +0000 https://mensfitness.co.uk/?p=17249 These Informed Sport approved tablets are ideal for elite competition…

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SIS Go Hydro review: SIS products are backed by sound science and these sodium-rich electrolyte tablets offer reliable hydration support…

SIS Go Hydro

BUY IT NOW:

£8 per tube (20 tablets) or £60 for 8 tubes, scienceinsport.com (not available in the US)

Pros:

  • Good amount of sodium
  • Lots of flavours
  • Mixes well

Cons:

  • Some flavours are caffeinated
  • B vitamins may not be needed
  • High sodium not suitable for everyone

Taste: 5/5
Solubility: 5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5
OVERALL: 5/5

As you’d expect from a well-established brand like SIS, these tablets do exactly what they say on the tin. The most important electrolyte when exercising is sodium, and the amount used in these tablets is science-driven to promote superior hydration.

SIS Go Hydro Benefits

These tablets are suitable for all athletes and are Informed Sports approved, making them a good choice for those engaged in professional competition. The sodium content is high at 870mg, so it’s not a good choice for people who need to restrict their intake of this mineral. But that’s good news for gym goers who tend to sweat a lot during exercise.

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The tablets are sugar free and sweetened with sucralose; they also use natural colourings. The strawberry and lime flavour we tested is light and refreshing with a slight tang. You only need one tablet mixed with 500ml of water, so it’s useful for moderate to intense training sessions. Tablets dissolve quickly in water without any additional shaking.

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These tablets contain B vitamins, used in the body to convert food into energy and to support a healthy nervous system and cognition. These vitamins also play a role in electrolyte transport systems in the body.

Still, we don’t think they’re really needed in an electrolyte supplement, especially as they’re so abundant in our diet. Some flavours also contain green tea extract, which has a little caffeine. So make sure you check if you’re sensitive to caffeine or tend to train later in the evening.

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The packaging is small and convenient so it’s no hassle to keep a tube to your kit bag. SIS is a well-established brand that produces top-quality products with sound scientific foundations – as its name suggests. At 40p per serving, Go Hydro tablets are good value and you can choose from 13 great tasting flavours. SIS products are available in many sports and fitness outlets, as well as online.

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MF Tests: Hux Hydration Tablets https://mensfitness.co.uk/nutrition/hux-hydration-tablets-review/ Mon, 22 May 2023 11:40:21 +0000 https://mensfitness.co.uk/?p=17252 A good hydration choice for low-intensity exercises…

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Hux Hydration Tablets review: Hux’s electrolyte tablets are a good low-sodium option, and are more suitable to general fitness and wellness than intense sessions or endurance sports…

Hux Hydration Tablets

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£21 for 3 tubes (20 tablets per tube), huxhealth.com (not available in the US)

Pros:

  • Good mix of electrolytes and great taste
  • Suitable for general fitness and wellness
  • Reasonably priced

Cons:

  • Low amounts of sodium may not be suitable for endurance sports or heavy sweaters
  • Limited flavours
  • Small serving size may limit its use in sports, requiring more hydration

Taste: 5/5
Solubility: 4.5/5
Effectiveness: 4/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5

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Hux’s hydration tablets contain a good mix of electrolytes to support your body’s fluid balance. However, at just 116mg per serving they don’t have a lot of sodium compared to other brands. So they may be better suited to general fitness and overall wellness than competitive sportspeople or those engaged in endurance-based sports.

Hux Hydration Tablets benefits

That low sodium level may also make them a good choice if you’re looking to reduce your sodium intake for medical reasons. The recommended dosage is quite small when you look at the amount of water per tablet (Hux recommends two tablets in 200ml water), so this may make it less suitable if you exercise for extended periods and need to fill your whole water bottle.

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The tablets are sugar-free and sweetened with sucralose. The lemon and elderflower tablets we tested have a pleasant taste; their flavour was a nice balance of sweet and tangy. We reckon you could dilute them further if you needed more fluid and you’d still retain the flavour.

There are two other flavours to choose from – watermelon and ginger & lemongrass. The tablets dissolve really quickly and completely with no shaking required.

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The packaging is convenient as the tablets come in a slim tube to throw in your kit bag. Hux is a new brand that produces a small range of products but focuses on quality ingredients with high potency. The price of its hydration tabs is reasonable at just £7 per tube (that’s 70p a serving), though not the cheapest, and they’re only available online.

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