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CHANGE YOUR FLAVORS
Staying hydrated is at top-of-mind for many people, but it's not always easy to know exactly how to support your body's needs. Whether you dutifully carry your Owala to and from the office or carry a gallon jug around the gym, sometimes water along isn't enough to quench your thirst. And, your body needs more than just water - it needs a balance of water and electrolytes to function properly. Common electrolytes found in the body include potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium.(1) Enter: electrolyte powders. These often-flavorful powdered essential minerals in convenient tubs or stick packs promise to boost your hydration, but can they do the trick?
Here's how adding an electrolyte powder to your daily routine can help support clean, effective hydration.
In order to increase hydration levels, especially in hot climates or during intense workouts, you won't be able to rely on water alone. Instead, you'll need a balance of minerals that work together - without going overboard on recommended daily intake. By adding an electrolyte powder to your daily routine, you can help supply your body with the nutrients it needs in one convenient serving. You may even be able to increase water absorption. A balanced intake of nutrients, like glucose and sodium, can increase water absorption in the kidneys and intestines. It turn, this can help the body absorb these essential nutrients.(2)
And, hydration powder that contains potassium may help support rehydration by aiding the retention of water in your cells, meaning your body will be able to absorb water and nutrients rather than losing it through your urine.(3)
Electrolytes help your body function. Water distribution throughout the body (such as in the bloodstream and to your organs), proper function of the heart and other muscles, and regulation of pH levels are just a few functions electrolytes support.
Sodium and potassium are electrolytes you probably hear the most about, and that's because they're crucial for human health, influencing various actions in neurological and muscular systems. Maintaining a proper balance between these ions is essential for your overall health.(4) Looking for an electrolyte powder that balances sodium and potassium, without going overboard on DV, can help support these essential functions.
During intense exercise or on especially hot days, your body loses fluid - and electrolytes - through sweat. With every liter you sweat, you can lose up to 1 gram of sodium. Dehydration during a workout or competition can even negatively affect performance, since you need electrolytes to support muscle function.(5) Adding an electrolyte powder to your post-workout fueling routine or to your water bottle you take to the gym can help replenish electrolytes lost through sweat and help keep you going strong.
And, while you need to rehydrate after an intense workout, drinking too much water without any sodium to help balance your electrolytes isn't good either. In some cases, overhydration can even cause sodium levels in your blood to dip.(6) So, it's essential you consume enough electrolytes to help balance out your water intake. Sipping on water mixed with electrolyte powder can help make sure you're getting the right balance of nutrients and ensure you stay hydrated during and after your workout for optimum performance.
At Ascent, we don't rely on buzzwords. We rely on science. Our focus has always been on quality and science-baked ingredients. That means every serving of Ascent Clean Hydration is made with clean, high-quality ingredients, delivering balanced electrolytes and refreshing flavors without unnecessary extras or extreme formulas.
Though many other electrolyte powders on the market promise to rehydrate you, their formulations often contain higher levels of nutrients, like sodium, than your body needs for normal day-to-day activities. Ascent Clean Hydration offers daily usability for all, without the intensity, excess sugar, or artificial feel that can accompany other electrolyte supplement - to help you feel ready to perform your best every day.
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