ZERO Hydration Tablets contain Vitamin C and 5 electrolytes, including sodium, magnesium and potassium. Vitamin C in ZERO supports a healthy immune system, protects the cells from oxidative stress and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Magnesium in ZERO contributes to electrolyte balance, reduces tiredness and fatigue, whilst supporting muscle protein synthesis. It’s the ideal zero calorie drink to replace fluid and rehydrate optimally with a specific dose of electrolytes to replace the minerals lost through sweat. Whether you’re exercising or not, it’s important to stay hydrated. Here’s our guide on why hydration is important, how much you need to drink and what should be in your bottle. Why is hydration important? Over 90 minutes: During endurance exercise, you need to focus on both hydration and energy to keep you going for longer. Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions enhance the absorption of water and helps your endurance performance. The good news is that there are dozens of drink tablets designed to replenish lost electrolytes fast, so you’ll feel recharged after a run instead of headachy and lethargic. Some of them are even pretty tasty, making drinking plenty of water a little easier, as well. Below are our favorites, plus what to know before you buy. Best Electrolyte Tablets for Runners The easy-break tabs mean that you can choose your ideal drink strength. ZERO is suitable for a wide range of sporting activities such as: football, rugby, biking, martial arts, motor racing, running, triathlon, swimming, hiking, aerobics and racquet sports. With a light non-sweet taste, ZERO can be consumed when working in hot environments such the mining and oil industry, fire fighting and the military.

If you’re dehydrated before you even start exercising, you will make your heart work harder and your body will find it more difficult to control your core temperature. All this can lead to a drop in performance, and potentially be risky to your health too. Starting well-hydrated means you can enjoy your sport more. During Exercise Sugar: 1 g | Carbs: 3 g | Calories: 10 | Active Ingredients: Sodium and potassium | Flavors: Orange, lemon lime, tri-berry, and strawberry lemonadeAcidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Malic Acid), Sodium Bicarbonate, Firming Agent (Sorbitols), Magnesium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavourings, Beetroot Concentrate, L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Carbonate, Sweetener (Sucralose), Leucine, Colour (Carotenes), Green Tea Leaves Extract ( Camellia Sinensis O.Ktze), Sodium Chloride.

On average, you gain and lose around two and a half litres of water a day, although this varies from person to person and when you exercise, this increases significantly, mainly through sweating and faster breathing. But before you think that hydration is only important during exercise, your brain is also heavily made up of water, and insufficient hydration can significantly affect your brain function. What happens if you don't top up your fluids? Mango: Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Malic Acid), Sodium Bicarbonate, Firming Agent (Sorbitols), Magnesium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavouring, L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Carbonate, Sweetener (Sucralose), Leucine, Colour (Carotenes, Riboflavins), Beetroot Concentrate, Green Tea Leaves Extract (Camellia Sinensis O.Ktze), Sodium Chloride.

In the end, it comes down to personal preference. On that basis, and from my own experience, I recommend trying these Go Hydro tablets. If you like the taste, and if you feel it helps you drink a bit more, which in turn helps keep you cycling further or faster (or just helps you enjoy tootling around), then it's well worth dropping a tab in your bottle before you set out.

High 5 Zero tablets are suitable for anyone engaging in prolonged exercise. However, heavy, salty sweaters may want something with a slightly higher sodium content. The citrus flavour we tested has a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavour. The tablets are sugar-free and sweetened with sucralose, so they’re low in calories. They’re made with natural colourings too. Although ZERO and ZERO Protect is not a caffeine product, it may contain traces of caffeine (less than 2mg) from the Green Tea Leaves Extract. ZERO Caffeine Hit contains 75mg caffeine per tablet. Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Malic Acid), Sodium Bicarbonate, Firming Agent (Sorbitols), Magnesium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavourings, Sweetener (Sucralose), L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Carbonate, Leucine, Colour (Carotenes), Green Tea Leaves Extract ( Camellia sinensis O.ktze), Sodium Chloride, Colour (Riboflavins).

Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Malic Acid), Sodium Bicarbonate, Firming Agent (Sorbitols), Magnesium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Beetroot Concentrate, Natural Flavourings, Sweetener (Sucralose), L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Carbonate, Leucine, Green Tea Leaves Extract ( Camellia Sinensis O.Ktze), Sodium Chloride, Colour (Riboflavins). The tablets contain vitamin C, which is a useful inclusion for several reasons. It’s known to improve immunity and plays an important role as an antioxidant, but it’s not necessary for hydration. However, it’s important to note endurance athletes should avoid any supplements containing antioxidants during the adaptation phase of their training.

Exclusive flavours that give you even more variety. Including the warmth and comfort of Apple of Cinnamon, the fruity and tropical Mango, the zing and excitement of Mojito, and the super sweet and refreshing Strawberry and Kiwi. The flavours are big, they’re bold and you can’t find them anywhere else.Yes, but some of the natural colouring used in ZERO can stain the bladder if left in there for longer periods of time. You can continue to use your bladder with the discolouration.