Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is required for at least three hundred metabolic functions in the body, including tissue growth and repair, adrenal gland function, and healthy gums. Buffered Vitamin C (such as calcium Ascorbate) has less acidity and decreases allergic reactions. Vitamin C also helps with climate acclimatization for those who are in excess heat (i.e. reduces heat stress). Also, Vitamin C provides support to the immune system.

Calcium is a key factor in the regulation of normal heart rhythm, healthy nerve transmission, and strong muscle contractions. During exercise, calcium-dependent enzymes produce energy from fatty and amino acid conversion. In extreme cases serum calcium deficiency during prolonged events may produce high blood pressure, muscle cramps and weakness. The bottom line…The greater the intensity of your work-outs, the more you should increase your calcium intake.

Magnesium, HYDR8ION is specifically made with Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate (TRAACS™), a premium form of magnesium that is highly bioavailable. That means, it gets into the body faster and goes right to work allowing for enhanced performance and recovery.

When calcium flows into working muscle cells, the muscle contracts; when calcium leaves magnesium replaces it and the muscle relaxes. Magnesium is a component of more than 300 enzymatic reactions involved in energy metabolism required for fuel conversion to muscular energy.

Magnesium is essential to proper muscle and nerve functionality, including the delivery of fluid to the cells…and…Magnesium keeps the heart rhythm steady, promotes normal blood pressure and blood sugar regulation. Even a marginal deficiency of magnesium contributes to muscle cramps, tremors, sleep disturbances and amplifies the consequences of strenuous exercise, such as immunosuppression, oxidative damage, and arrhythmias.

Potassium is a critically needed electrolyte for athletic performance. Potassium is responsible for regulating total body water, as well as stabilizing voluntary and automatic muscle contractions. It works with sodium and chloride to control fluid and electrolyte balance, and assists in the conduction of nerve impulses. Potassium deficiency symptoms include nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, slower reflexes, muscle spasms and cramps and a rapid heart rate. Alternatively, too much potassium can be hard on the stomach and can cause severe stomach distress.

*Albion™ and TRAACS™ are trademarks of Albion Laboratories, Inc. U.S. Patent 7,838,042

Why did we use Pink Himalayan salt? Because of its’ high level of natural trace minerals. Sodium helps cells retain water and helps prevents dehydration. When partnered with the other electrolytes contained in HYDR8ION, sodium helps maintain the proper fluid balance in the cells and also facilitates proper nerve function. It also helps ATP (energy) generation ad healthy cellular function.

If sodium is replaced at the same rate as depletion, it can override the hormonal regulating mechanisms that enable the body to conserve electrolytes. Over-consumption of sodium will often lead to a variety of problems, the least of which is fluid retention (bloating). Therefore, we highly recommend a more moderate, body-cooperative replenishment of sodium. We believe that HYDR8ION adequately replenishes sodium chloride without overriding the function of the hormone aldosterone in regulating and conserving proper electrolyte levels.

*NOTE: "Salt" (commonly called "sodium") refers to sodium chloride, which is comprised of approximately 40% sodium and 60% chloride by weight.

While manganese is technically not an electrolyte, it is included in HYDR8ION because trace amounts are required for optimal muscle cell enzyme reactions for conversion of fatty acids and protein into energy. Research also shows that manganese deficiency can contribute to blood sugar fluctuation and nerve function disorders, especially in older athletes.

*Albion™ and TRAACS™ are trademarks of Albion Laboratories, Inc. U.S. Patent 7,838,042

Vitamin B-6 is a coenzyme required in 60 enzymatic reactions involving metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein. This water-soluble B vitamin in HYDR8ION is included due to its active role in helping maintain sodium-potassium balance.

L-Tyrosine is an amino acid included to protect thyroid and adrenal function. Blood plasma deficiency during extreme conditions will lower thyroid and adrenal production, hindering the proper rate of metabolism. Symptoms of l-tyrosine depletion first appear as depression and then later as anger and despondency. With HYDR8ION inclusion of supplemental l-tyrosine, you will better position yourself to maintain your focus and performance in the 2nd half of competition.