{"title":"Hydration \u0026 Sports Drinks","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompare hydration and sports drinks on electrolytes (especially sodium) per serving, carbohydrate and sugar, calories and cost per serving, whether it's a can, an effervescent tablet or a powder stick. For most everyday activity, water does the job; these products are for longer, sweatier sessions and convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/healthy-food-snacks\"\u003eAll healthy food \u0026amp; snacks\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electrolytes-hydration\"\u003eElectrolytes \u0026amp; hydration\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/energy-drinks\"\u003eEnergy drinks\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protein-drinks\"\u003eProtein drinks\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/endurance-supplements\"\u003eEndurance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo you need a hydration drink?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften not: the NHS says \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/food-guidelines-and-food-labels\/water-drinks-nutrition\/\"\u003ewater is the best way to replace fluids lost through sweating\u003c\/a\u003e, and suggests 6 to 8 cups or glasses of fluid a day as a guide, more if you're active for long periods or in the heat. Pale yellow urine is a good sign you're drinking enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Dietetic Association says to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bda.uk.com\/resource\/sport-exercise-nutrition.html\"\u003estart exercise well hydrated and \"just stay ahead of thirst\"\u003c\/a\u003e, and that \"if exercising hard for longer than an hour, carbohydrate intake during exercise can enhance performance\". Being sick or having diarrhoea is different: the NHS advises \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/dehydration\/\"\u003eoral rehydration solutions recommended by a pharmacist\u003c\/a\u003e, not sports drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's the difference between electrolyte and sports drinks?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrolyte drinks, tablets and sticks mainly provide sodium and other minerals with little or no sugar; sports drinks also contain carbohydrate (sugars). Check the sodium and carbohydrate per serving on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authorised claim that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/eur\/2012\/432\/annex\"\u003e\"carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions contribute to the maintenance of endurance performance during prolonged endurance exercise\"\u003c\/a\u003e applies only to drinks with 80 to 350 kcal per litre from carbohydrate (at least 75% of it from carbohydrates that raise blood sugar quickly), 460 to 1,150mg of sodium per litre and a set concentration (osmolality). Many low-sugar electrolyte products don't meet those conditions, so we don't apply that claim to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you compare value?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the cost per serving at the strength you'll actually drink, and the sodium you get in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to compare value\u003c\/strong\u003e (example figures, not real products): a £1.50 can is £1.50 a serving. A £6 tube of 20 effervescent tablets is 30p a serving. A £15 tub of powder with 30 servings is 50p a serving. Then check the sodium per serving, since cheaper per serving doesn't always mean more electrolytes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe sell the products on this page. That's our commercial interest, and it's why we show the evidence alongside them. This page is \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/health-information-disclaimer\"\u003egeneral information for adults, not personalised medical advice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritten by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-us\"\u003eAndy Arshad\u003c\/a\u003e, SupplementHQ. Last reviewed 11 October 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"applied-nutrition-sparkling-protein-water","title":"Applied Nutrition Sparkling Protein Water","description":"\u003cp\u003eSparkling protein water sits somewhere between a soft drink and a supplement — \u003cstrong\u003e10g of premium protein per can\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hydrating coconut water powder, in a light sparkling format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHydration and protein in one can\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every moment calls for a 30g protein hit. Sometimes you just want a cold drink that does something useful. Ten grams of protein plus \u003cstrong\u003ecoconut water powder\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this a genuine hydration drink rather than a shake pretending to be one — useful on a rest day, at a desk, or alongside a meal that came up short on protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy people keep a case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10g protein\u003c\/strong\u003e per can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoconut water powder\u003c\/strong\u003e for hydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and sparkling — drinks like a soft drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour fruit flavours, sold by the case of 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink chilled, any time of day. It works as an all-day sipper rather than a dedicated post-workout shake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCase size and flavours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCases of 12 × 330ml in Apple Burst, Cherry, Orange Burst and Tropical Burst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFood supplement. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. 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Water alone does not replace what you lose through heavy sweating — sodium, potassium and magnesium all matter, and hydration is one of the more reliable ways to improve how a session actually feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7g sticks fit in a pocket, so they work for training, hot weather, travel and long days on your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrolytes to replace what you lose through sweat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded vitamins for everyday support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-serve sticks — no measuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine-free, so it fits any time of day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 7 sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix one stick with 500ml of water. 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Getting hydration right is one of the more reliable ways to make a hard session feel better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffervescent tablets — just drop into water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrolytes to replace what sweat takes out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube format survives a gym bag better than sachets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 tubes of 20 tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop one tablet into 500ml of water and let it dissolve. 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These tablets replace the sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium lost through sweat, which is what keeps muscle function, concentration and endurance holding up through a long session or a hot day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUseful well beyond the gym: long rides and runs, team sports, hot-weather work, travel days, and the morning after a heavy night. 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Na11 is built around sodium, with magnesium, potassium and B vitamins alongside it, so it replaces what actually leaves your body in sweat rather than just wetting your mouth. The B vitamins support normal energy metabolism, which helps with the flat, foggy feeling that follows a heavily dehydrated session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink one during or after training, on hot days, on long travel days, or any morning that needs rescuing. 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