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This study measured key hydration biomarkers in blood and urine alongside two universal standards to measure stable, all-day hydration.
(1) Buoy increases Net Fluid Balance
Compared to water alone and a leading electrolyte
Fig 1a: Net Fluid Balance
Buoy significantly increases positive fluid balance compared to water alone or a leading electrolyte competitor at just 3 hours through 6 hours.
**Our clinical study shows that at 4 hours, water alone is more hydrating than a leading competitor and at 6 hours the difference between the two are negligible.
Fig 1b: Net Fluid Balance
Buoy significantly increases positive fluid balance compared to water alone or a leading electrolyte competitor at just 3 hours through 6 hours.
**Our clinical study shows that at 4 hours, water alone is more hydrating than a leading competitor and at 6 hours the difference between the two are negligible.
(2) Buoy increases the Beverage Hydration Index
Compared to water alone and a leading electrolyte
Fig 2a: Beverage Hydration Index — Buoy compared to Water Alone
Buoy significantly increases the Beverage Hydration Index compared to water alone at every interval over the entire study.
Fig 2b: Beverage Hydration Index — Buoy compared to Leading Electrolyte Competitor (with water as baseline)
Buoy significantly increases the Beverage Hydration Index compared to a leading electrolyte competitor. A leading electrolyte competitor is essentially tied with water alone at the six hour mark, showing no significant advantage over water.
(3) Buoy decreases urine output
Compared to water alone and a leading electrolyte
Fig 3: Cumulative Urine Volume
Buoy significantly reduces urine output leading to higher fluid and electrolyte retention.
Buoy significantly increases urine osmolarity compared to water alone. Water alone dilutes urine while Buoy concentrates it with electrolytes. Fig 3 above shows Buoy’s increases retention of fluids while Fig 4a and 4b show Buoy’s increase in concentrated urine with electrolytes.
(5) Buoy retains more electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride)
Compared to water alone
Fig 5a: Cumulative Na (Sodium) Volume in urine
You are losing more electrolytes (sodium) in your urine when you drink water-alone compared to Buoy.
Fig 5b: Cumulative K (Potassium) Volume in urine
You are losing more electrolytes (potassium) in your urine when you drink water-alone compared to Buoy.
Fig 5c: Cumulative Cl (Chloride) Volume in urine
You are losing more electrolytes (chloride) in your urine when you drink water-alone compared to Buoy.
Clinical Study Highlight
Our clinical study highlights delayed rehydration from:
(1) Bolus Ingestion of water and/or electrolytes
How other electrolytes dose their serving sizes
Our bodies induce a physiological response against bolus water intake or bolus electrolyte ingestion to protect against low blood salt and high blood salt, respectively.
(2) diuretics: Most sweeteners and sugar alternatives
Sugar alternatives like stevia and artificial sweeteners are diuretics
Studies showing: Stevia Has Diuretic Properties
Arumugam B, Subramaniam A, Alagaraj P. Stevia as a Natural Sweetener: A Review. Cardiovasc Hematol Agents Med Chem. 2020;18(2):94-103. doi: 10.2174/1871525718666200207105436. PMID: 32031079.
Studies showing: Artificial Sweeteners Has Diuretic Properties
Ringel NE, Hovey KM, Andrews CA, Mossavar-Rahmani Y, Shadyab AH, Snetselaar LG, Howard BV, Iglesia CB. Artificially sweetened beverages and urinary incontinence-a secondary analysis of the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study. Menopause. 2023 Mar 1;30(3):283-288. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002129. Epub 2022 Dec 13. PMID: 36515559; PMCID: PMC9974739.
Buoy’s Approach to Hydration
Buoy’s purposefully unflavored, naturally-harvested and naturally-balanced approach to hydration outperforms water alone and a leading electrolyte competitor.
No Sugar, Sweeteners or Flavors
3x Bioavailable Form Factor
Naturally-Balanced Electrolyte Ratios
Ocean Harvested Electrolytes
87+ Ionic Trace Minerals
Vegan
Non-GMO Project Verified
Keto & Paleo Approved
Third Party Tested
100% Microplastic Free
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