Hydration

Basics

You need to maintain proper distribution of water in body tissues (fluid balance). It is crucial for cells' biochemical reactions, blood flow, waste removal, temperature regulation, and brain function. It also keeps you feeling strong and energized.

Hydration requires both water and electrolytes. And you should care about electrolytes as thanks to our bodies' thirst mechanism, people generally drink enough water. As for electrolytes our bodies need help.

Electrolytes

Electrolytes are minerals in the blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge when dissolved in water. There are 7 main electrolytes in the human body: sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphate, chloride, and bicarbonate.

Most electrolyte powder manufacturers focus on sodium and potassium ignoring other minerals. Sodium and potassium are generally cheaper than other minerals, making them more cost-effective for manufacturers to include in their powders. And they also are relatively easy for the body to absorb from electrolyte powders.

Hydrobar™ is different, it is a plant-based bar that naturally brings key electrolytes in the form that your body can safely absorb.

Electrolyte ratios

Sodium

Hydrobar™ contains about 105 mg of sodium.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommendation for sodium consumption is less than 2,300 milligrams per day [source].

At the same time, current research suggests that the sweet spot is 3,000 - 5,000 milligrams, and the US average consumption is 3,500 milligrams [source]. It is already within the sweet spot range.

However, athletes and people following low-carb diets need more sodium to:

1. Replace sodium losses through sweat. Athletes can lose 460–1840 milligrams of sodium per litre of sweat [source].
2. Increase sodium intake on diets lacking sodium: low-carb, keto, fasting [source], and whole foods diets [source].

Potassium

Hydrobar™ contains about 520 mg of potassium.

According to the Institute of Medicine, the recommendation for potassium is 4,700 milligrams per day [source]. The recommendation was based on evidence that potassium can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of kidney stones. [source]

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey shows that less than 3% of the US population following the Standard American Diet (SAD) that poor in plant-based food meet that recommendation [source].

Magnesium

Hydrobar™ contains about 165 mg of magnesium.

Magnesium plays a crucial role in over 300 enzyme reactions that fuel numerous vital bodily functions, from converting food into usable energy (ATP) to DNA repair. Without it, you'd feel sluggish, weak, and prone to muscle cramps and depression.

According to the National Institutes of Health, the daily recommended intake of magnesium for adults is 360 - 420 milligrams per day [source]. Research shows that up to 30% of the population may be deficient in magnesium [source].

Calcium

Hydrobar™ contains about 95 mg of calcium.

According to the National Institutes of Health, the daily recommended intake of calcium for adults is 1,200 - 1,300 milligrams per day [source].

Electrolyte powder manufacturers avoid addition of calcium as some research suggests that calcium supplements increase soft tissue calcification in the arteries increasing the risk of heart disease [source]. Hydrobar, being a plant-based bar doesn't cause the issue and helps to achieve the calcium recommended intake.

Phosphorus

Hydrobar™ contains about 360 mg of phosphorus (also called phosphate).

According to the National Institutes of Health, the daily recommended intake of calcium for adults is 700 milligrams [source].

Food Surveys Research Group data shows that 96% of the US population obtains recommended amounts of phosphorus from their diets except for adolescent females. At least one-third of adolescent females do not meet their recommendation for phosphorus [source].

Bicarbonate

Hydrobar™ doesn't contain significant amount of bicarbonate

Bicarbonate doesn't need to be prioritized through dietary sources, as the body possesses the metabolic capacity to synthesize sufficient amounts for optimal function.

The electrolytes in Hydrobar™

Hydrobar has 105mg of sodium, 520mg potassium, 165mg magnesium, 100mg calcium, 360mg phosphorus, and 0mg bicarbonate.

It helps you get substantial amounts of these vital minerals without using electrolyte powders with a limited number of minerals and often having added sugars, artificial dyes, and flavors. Also, besides electrolytes, Hydrobar has protein, omega-3, and vitamins.