Hydro-BOOM Electrolyte Sports Drink

Water, carbohydrates, electrolytes. Your body has core needs for peak performance. Hydro-Boom Electrolyte 5 Sports Drink provides these using an ideal concentration and blend of carbohydrates and 5 different electrolytes to give you optimal hydration, carbohydrate delivery and electrolyte replenishment during exercise.

HYDRATION - Hydro-Boom helps you replace lost fluids better than water alone can do and is specially formulated with a clean, great flavor to encourage drinking.

CARBOHYDRATES - Hydro-Boom contains a 7% concentration of complex carbohydrates (maltodextrin) and simple sugars (sucrose, glucose, fructose) to maximize energy delivery to working muscles.

ELECTROLYTES - Five essential electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium and calcium) are present in Hydro-Boom to effectively assist rehydration, aid in key metabolic reactions and help replenish electrolytes lost in sweat.

GREAT TASTE - Making products that taste great is a cornerstone of our philosophy and HYDROBOOM! Electrolyte 5 Sports Drink is no exception. Simply stated…the better it tastes, the more you drink, the better you hydrate and perform.

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When should I use Hydro-Boom?
Hydro-Boom can be used before, during and after exercise. Drink Hydro-Boom before exercise to ‘top off’ hydration and carbohydrate levels, during exercise to help prevent dehydration and delay fatigue and after exercise to aid in the recovery and rehydration process.

How much Hydro-Boom should I drink during exercise?
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), it is recommended that individuals drink 20-40 ounces of fluid per hour of exercise. This equates to 1-2 standard size bicycle water bottles of Hydro-Boom during each hour of activity. Aim for this volume to keep your body both hydrated and fueled.

Can I consume Hydro-Boom Electrolyte 5 Sports Drink and Carb-BOOM! energy gels together during training/competition?
Absolutely. A good rule of thumb is to shoot for consuming 60-70 grams of total carbohydrates per hour of exercise. This level (60-70 grams/hr) is the maximal rate at which the body can oxidize carbohydrates. One packet of Carb-BOOM! energy gel provides 26-27g of carbohydrate, while 20 ounces of Hydro-Boom provides about 40g. So, consuming one packet of Carb-BOOM! and one 20 oz water bottle of Hydro-Boom per hour of exercise will give you 66-67g of total carbohydrates. Note: If you are a heavy sweater, drink water to cover the remaining suggested balance of fluid intake (in this case, 20 ounces/hour).

What is the % of carbohydrate concentration in Hydro-Boom and why is it important?
Hydro-Boom contains a 7% carbohydrate solution. The ideal carbohydrate concentration for sport drinks is between 6-8%. A 6-8% solution is optimal for gastric emptying, intestinal absorption and adequate carbohydrate delivery. Drinks containing less than 6% may not provide enough carbohydrate to exercising muscles while drinks containing a high carbohydrate solution (>8%) can delay gastric emptying and absorption.

What types of carbohydrates are present in Hydro-Boom?
Hydro-Boom contains a blend of complex carbohydrates and simple sugars. Maltodextrin, a complex carbohydrate, is the primary type present. Sucrose, glucose and fructose make up the remaining balance. The first three mentioned, maltodextrin, glucose and sucrose, are all quickly oxidized by the body, providing a fast acting fuel source to working muscles. Fructose is more slowly oxidized, but is important to include due to its role in liver glycogen replenishment.  Sport drinks that contain a variety of carbohydrates are advantageous over drinks using only one type – a blend of carbohydrates optimizes oxidation, absorption, glycogen restoration, osmolality and taste.

Why are electrolytes important and which ones are present in Hydro-Boom?
Electrolytes are found in all body fluids, tissues and cells and are vital for proper metabolism and bodily function. Replacing electrolytes is absolutely essential for effective rehydration. Plain water does not get absorbed by the body as quickly and efficiently as a solution that contains electrolytes (namely sodium). In addition, electrolytes play an important role in the palatability of a drink and in stimulating the thirst mechanism.

Other than water, sweat primarily consists of five electrolytes: sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and magnesium. (These are listed in descending order based on amounts lost during exercise—sodium being greatest and magnesium being least.) Hydro-Boom was therefore formulated to restore these central elements---putting back into your body the key electrolytes that get flushed out with sweat loss. Each serving (8 oz) of Hydro-Boom Electrolyte 5 contains:

Sodium – 160 mg
Chloride – 130 mg
Potassium – 50 mg
Calcium – 30 mg
Magnesium – 15 mg

An additional note on sodium:
Hands down, sodium is the most important electrolyte in sport drinks. It promotes the ‘drive to drink’, aids in the absorption of water and helps protect against hyponatremia during endurance events (exercise lasting 4+ hours). The ACSM recommends ingesting 500-700 mg of sodium/liter of fluid during exercise lasting longer than 1 hour. Hydro-Boom was designed to meet this need, containing 675 mg of sodium/liter.

Why is taste so important in a sports drink?
In general, athletes do not do a good job of replacing fluids lost through sweating, putting them at risk for dehydration. Dehydration, along with depleted carbohydrate stores are the two biggest culprits for causing fatigue and reduced performance during exercise. Taste is therefore extremely critical to a sports drink. A beverage that doesn’t taste good fails the athlete at the first hurdle by further reducing voluntary consumption and putting them on a fast-track to hydration troubles. Here at Carb-BOOM!, making products that taste good is a major cornerstone of our philosophy. Hydro-Boom Electrolyte 5 is no exception---we’ve designed our drinks to taste great on the first gulp as well as 15 hours into an ultramarathon. Three clean, light and refreshing flavors encourage you to keep drinking, thereby keeping you on the road to success.

What is the osmolality of Hydro-Boom?
Hydro-Boom has an osmolality of 243 mOsm/kg (slightly hypotonic). For comparison, the typical osmolality of blood ranges from 250-300 mOsm/kg. Osmolality is a scale that describes the concentration of dissolved particles in solution. In relation to sport drinks, the osmolality of an ingested beverage is either hypotonic (less concentrated), isotonic (equally concentrated) or hypertonic (more concentrated) than the osmolality of blood. Hypotonic and isotonic beverages are ideal for exercise as they help keep gastric emptying rates at optimal levels, whereas hypertonic beverages can delay stomach emptying-- slowing absorption and sometimes resulting in GI (gastrointestinal) problems for athletes.