Found in: Gatorade, Liquid IV, Nuun

Not only does sugar cause inflammation and disease, it can also make you more dehydrated. Sugar intake can work against electrolyte function.

Found In: Ultima, LMNT, Nuun

Stevia was prohibited in consumer products until 1991 in the United States and 2018 in the European Union for its connections to gut inflammation, kidney disease and cancer. Sugar lobbyists paid to regulate it.

Found In: Gatorade, Liquid IV, Nuun

A simple sugar derived from corn, dextrose consumption causes fluid build up, spikes in blood pressure and excessive thirst.

Found In: Liquid IV, Nuun

The FDA allows any food additive originating in nature to be labeled as a Natural Flavor, meaning sketchy solvents and preservatives like BHA and propylene glycol are basically perfumes for your mouth. Vanilla and Strawberry originate from compounds in beaver anal and sexual glands.

Liquid electrolytes are more bioavailable and faster absorbing than powders and tablets. Often times, electrolytes in powders and tablets get left behind in your cup and glass.

There’s a laundry list of ingredients from dyes, oils, chemical alternatives to electrolytes, blending and bleaching agents and artificial ingredients added in for taste that you can find in natural grocery markets.