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WHY E8+ - There are 8 main ingredients that play a major role in hydration.
What is our product:
Our Electrolyte mix is uniquely designed for you. What does that mean? When humans sweat, we all have similar sweat components, but the amounts can vary widely among individuals in terms of the amount of sweat and the concentration of sweat (the electrolytes in the sweat). Simply put, imagine you and your friend both run a marathon. You both drink an off-the-shelf product like Gatorade or a hydration mix like Nuun throughout the race. At the end of the race, your friend could be hydrated properly while you could be dehydrated.
So how do we know what's right for you?
Simple, we TEST YOUR SWEAT!
(We have quick guides, or you can use our proprietary test strips.)
An Introduction to Salty Sweat
How salty is your sweat? If you’re a “salty sweater,” you might notice white stains on your workout clothes, crusty salt on your helmet straps, sweat stinging your eyes, or even your dog trying to lick you after you’ve worked up a sweat.
What does all of this mean in practice? Let’s find out…
Sweat Rate vs. Sweat Concentration
Chances are, you have a better understanding of your sweat rate than your sweat concentration. Your sweat rate—the amount you sweat—varies greatly depending on factors like temperature, exercise intensity, and individual physiology. We’ve observed up to a five- or six fold difference in sweat rates between athletes.
Understanding your sweat rate can be a huge help in dialing in your hydration strategy, and I’ve written a blog post on how to calculate it if you’d like to learn more.
On the other hand, sweat concentration is less commonly understood. It refers to the amount of electrolyte—especially sodium—that’s lost when you sweat. While you also lose magnesium, calcium, and potassium, their losses pale in comparison to sodium.
Unlike sweat rate, sweat concentration is relatively stable and largely determined by genetics. Yet it can still vary significantly between individuals. We’ve tested athletes who lose fewer than 200mg of sodium per liter (32oz) of sweat, and others who lose more than 2,300mg per liter. Our data suggests the average athlete loses around 950mg/l, which is in line with other major studies.
Your sweat makeup is determined largely by genetics. Once you know your formula, you should be good to go. A new diet or crazy workouts doesn't change your body's formula enough to make a difference. Most people will be in the level 2 range for our formulas.
Finding the right formula consists of two steps.
Step 1. Determine your Sweat electrolyte level
Step 2. Determine your activity level
You can click here for a full guide or use the quick guide below
Step 1. Find your sweat type
1, 2, or 3
Level 1- Your sweat contains lower amounts of sodium around 500 ppm or less per liter, and you don't need large amounts of salt in your diet to rehydrate.
Level 2- Your sweat contains a medium level of sodium around 700-1200 ppm per liter. You might choose this formula to start if you are unsure which one is right for you, as this is where the average person will be.
Level 3- Your sweat contains a high level of sodium 1200+, so you need a high salt replacement to function properly, which is a typical sports drinks.
Once you have your sweat profile level, you can move on to step 2 to figure out the activity level you need. There are certain types of our formula, and each should be used at various times.
Step 2. Match your sweat type with the activity level
- Endurance- If you are engaged in activities that are physically demanding and lots of sweat could occur, use the full formula.
- Active- If you are engaged in light physical exercise, the environment is warm, or you are generally active. You should use the active formula and use your corresponding level. This formula has less sugar than the full concentration formula.
- Zero- If you are just looking for general hydration throughout the day then you can use this formula. It has 1 gram of sugar and also uses cluster dextrin to act as its transport agent for hydration. If you are not actively working out, then you don’t need the added sugar, so this formula is for you. This formula also has a lower concentration of electrolytes and sodium.
- Formula 24- Rest and relaxation formula- use this for general hydration 24/7 needs when no activity is taking place, and you don’t need to overload your body with lots of sodium, which could lead to higher blood pressure. Think of this as your daily sipper or an enhancement to your regular water throughout the day.
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