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Hi,
I've been in full hydration product testing mode this week, and I've got four new additions to my rotation that I'm excited to share with you.
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👉🏼 Cadence Core 500 Sachets - Highly Effective Hydration
What I like about Cadence's formula is they've engineered a precise ratio—500mg sodium, 200mg potassium, and 20mg Aquamin marine magnesium—that actually works with your body's cellular mechanisms. That 500mg of sodium is what you need for fluid absorption and retention.
The 200mg of potassium helps handle your cellular fluid balance while supporting cardiovascular and neuromuscular function. And that marine magnesium? It's contributing to energy metabolism and proper muscle function.
Try one sachet first thing in the morning mixed with 500ml of water to get ahead of your hydration. Another one pre or post-training depending on the day. The beauty is it's zero carbs, so it doesn't interfere with any fueling strategy—it just handles the hydration piece perfectly.
🍋 UCAN Energy Powder - New Lemon Flavor
UCAN's new Lemon flavor is easy to drink and ideal for workouts over 90 minutes. The flavor tastes like classic, bright lemonade that's refreshing for hot days.
Here's my take: If you're doing workouts over 90 minutes and want to experiment with steady energy release instead of the constant carb-loading approach, this is worth trying. I've been mixing it with about 30-45g of carbs per hour (a gel or some chews) and it's working really well.
🍉 Raw Nutrition Replenish - Watermelon Mojito
This is a fun flavor that's a solid option for heavy sweaters. One sachet gives you 1000mg of sodium—in fact, I'd recommend 1-2 sachets (or 2 scoops) for hotter days to ensure you keep your electrolyte balance optimal.
You'll want to pair this hydration with a carb source to fuel your efforts. This is also an excellent daily hydration to have at your desk - especially if you did a workout in the morning before work.
🧂 Podium Salt + BCAAs - More Than Just Electrolytes
Podium HYDRO + SALT® BCAA delivers 525mg of electrolytes from Aquamin® and Coconut Water Powder, keeping you hydrated before, during, and after training.
With 6,000mg of vegan fermented BCAAs, this formula helps fight fatigue and speed up muscle recovery. Plus, the addition of AstraGin® ensures your body absorbs every ounce of it. You're getting well-rounded and clean hydration that serves up more than just some salt.
The Salt + BCAAs combo is what caught my attention—it's not just your typical electrolyte drink. The added BCAAs give it this subtle muscle-preservation element that I've been noticing during longer training sessions.
I'm not getting that same muscle fatigue that usually creeps in around the 2-hour mark.
What I'm Doing This Week
Here's my current rotation: Cadence Core 500 for daily hydration foundation, UCAN Lemon for longer weekend efforts, Raw Nutrition Replenish for those brutal heat days, and Podium Salt + BCAAs when I need that extra muscle preservation during hard training blocks.
The variety is keeping things interesting, and each product has its specific role. That's what I love about having options—you can match your hydration and fueling to exactly what your body needs that day.
Matt
Founder
The Feed.
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