Hydra 10

Product Features

Maximum Hydration Formula

Size: 315g / 0.69lbs

Product Information

HYDRA 10
Probably the best sports hydration supplement on the market

What is it?

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 training or sport and/or to get hydrated before engaging in training/competition.

Hydra !0 is drink aimed to effectively rehydrate the body, and which contains a range of important electrolytes normally lost in sweat as well as a small amount of carbohydrate for energy and CoQ10. The key (and unique) components, in our view, are the doses of the electrolytes sodium and magnesium as well as the addition of CoQ10 (the ‘spark plug’ of the muscle). Hydra 10 contains significant amounts of these two crucial electrolytes – more than in any other current product – and is yet refreshing to drink. Furthermore, there is an addition of a small amount of carbohydrate for energy and our novel use of CoQ10 to energise the body.

Who is it for?

Hydra 10 can be used by any person (athlete or not) who wishes either to rehydrate after sweat (or other body fluid loss e.g. diarrhoea) or to minimise body fluid loss in a hot environment. We recommend that Hydra 10 can be used by athletes in preparation for training or competition or in recovery from training and competition. Indeed, Hydra 10 will help when taken during training or events in the heat. Why not try Hydra 10 as a refreshing drink to take during the day when on holiday or when the weather is hot? Why not pack Hydra 10 as part of your holiday baggage to be used when you need to rehydrate either from sweat loss or even if suffering from diarrhoea?

When to take it?

Probably the most useful time for athletes to take Hydra 10 will be after training or competition when sweat loss has been incurred. However in our view, it would be beneficial to take Hydra 10 leading up to competition or training, or to take it during a prolonged session.

The day before competition is often the most important day to get ready, nutritionally. Taking 500ml to 1 litre of Hydra 10 through the day would be desirable. Try it and see the difference!!!

Why?

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 and may contribute to likely cramping during exercise. In addition, magnesium supplementation has been demonstrated to improve the lactate response during exercise. 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 and also to improve exercise performance.

Dehydration by as little as 2% body weight loss due to sweating is known to be a factor contributing to fatigue during prolonged bouts of exercise. This becomes more crucial when training or competing in the heat. When there is a need to maintain or replace body fluids as a priority, it is necessary to drink a hypotonic drink such as Hydra 10. Water, although hypotonic, is NOT the best rehydration drink because it fails to encourage drinking and can lead to continued fluid loss via urination. Hydra 10 is deemed to be eminently suitable for rehydration, and it has been specifically formulated to provide small amounts of energy (in the form of carbohydrate] as well as sufficient electrolytes to replace that lost via sweating, urine, and even diarrhoea. Many oral rehydration drinks do not taste particularly pleasant – they are often salty in taste. We believe Hydra 10 is more tasty and refreshing than these other drinks. Try it!!!

Ingredients

Long and medium chain carbohydrates, acidity regulator (citric acid),calcium phosphate, Magnesium oxide, Sodium Cholride, Tri Sodium citrate, Co-enzyme Q10, vitamin B6 ,flavour, non-nutritive sweetener (Sucralose), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin E, Pantothenic acid, permitted colour.

Nutrition Information


Info Per 100g Per 15g serving
Energy 1450kj / 345kCal 217kj / 52kCal
Protein 0g 0g
Carbohydrates 82g 12.35g
(of which starch) 0g 0g
(of which sugars) 82g 12.35g
Fat 0g 0g
(of which saturates) 0g 0g
Sodium 930mg 140mg
Dietary Fibre 0g 0g

Other Ingredients

Info Per 100g Per 15g serving
Co-Enzyme Q10 1000mg 150mg
Magnesium 1333mg 200mg
Calcium 924mg 140mg
Vitamin B6 811mg 123mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 20.5mg 3.1mg
Vitamin E 112μg 17μg
align=”center”Vitamin B5 6.6mg 1mg

Scientific Info

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.