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What You Need to Know about Proper Hydration 

Drip Drop Hydration

There aren’t a lot of things that I’d say I’m necessarily great at. Getting muscle cramps–especially in my calves and quads–might be what I’m best at some days. For me, it seems that every time I compete–whether it’s an obstacle course race, a CrossFit competition, or even a lifting comp, I get really bad muscle cramps. I can only assume a few things: my hydration sucks and my muscles aren’t used to performing for hours upon end when those comps roll around.

In my first ever CMC race, my right quad cramped so badly after The Pit (a CrossFit-style event you complete before the actual race begins) that I ended up trying to run all 7+ miles with a cramped quad. I had to use my left leg (non-dominant one) as the lead leg for all my jumps and climbs. In my most recent CMC, the same thing happened again but worse. This time, not only did my quad cramp up, but my calves cramped so badly that I ended up collapsing twice in the race. I’m surprised I finished.

In one of my CrossFit comps last year, my right quad cramped up on me in the fourth workout. I was doing wall balls. Every time I squatted, the muscle seized. It was miserable. And in my most recent lifting competition, my hamstring cramped on me while bench pressing. (I still don’t understand that one.)

You’d think that after all these instances I’d have figured something out by now. You see, I’ve tried drinking gallons of water days leading up to events. I’ve tried insane amounts of coconut water. I’ve heard that too much water can flush sodium and coconut water doesn’t contain enough sodium. I’ve tried bananas, more carbs, less carbs, pre-comp food, sports drinks, etc. Nothing seems to work.

photo 2So recently, I’ve had the opportunity to try Drip Drop Hydration packets. Drip Drop is actually medical-grade hydration developed by doctors built upon a scientific formula and available to EVERYONE.

“Drip Drop’s taste is more palatable than other rehydration powders, and more importantly, there is a reported capability to recover quicker and sustain strenuous physical activities longer.”  – Andrew W. Wilson, CPT, MS, 5th Special Forces Airborne

Drip Drop is a re-hydration powder that you mix with water and the taste is unbelievable. Honestly, it’s probably one of the best tasting mixes I’ve ever had. It’s pretty comparable to a sugary sports drink, but with half the calories and two to three times the electrolytes of most sports drinks. 
 

My Experience with Drip Drop

The first time I tried the powder was after a really tough workout: 5 rounds for time of 400 meter sprints and 15 overhead squats. I got a personal best in this workout but I also pushed so hard that I almost threw up when it was done. I felt my quads get shaky in the last two sets of squats and I quickly drank the rehydration mix when the workout was over. About 20 minutes later, I felt good as new. I was actually ready to lift again!
 
photo 5Just yesterday I spent about four hours in the gym. I needed to finish this week’s final lifts, and I also needed to start my first my strongman training. I spent about 30+ minutes deadlifting and even hit a PR lift. I worked on strict pressing, and then set up for the strongman training. With this training, I had to complete 5 rounds of heavy back squatting (175#) and 3 Atlas stone lifts (95#). This was followed by 2 rounds of 3-minute max effort farmer carries with 170#. I was BEAT when this was done. BUT my roommate convinced me to also do the CrossFit workout “Kelly” with him. This workout was five rounds of a 400 meter run, 30 box jumps to a 20 inch box and 30 wall balls to a nine-foot target. It took me over 30+ minutes because I was exhausted. When I got home, I did some yard work and then soaked. Within an hour, I felt sick–like a combination dehydrated/almost hungover sick. I ripped open a packet of Drip Drop and chugged away. Within 20 minutes I was good as new. I met up with my sis for her birthday and we hit the bars for some World Cup watching and birthday celebrating. Not only did I feel awesome, but my energy levels were 100% back to normal!
 
And speaking of bars and celebrating, last weekend I was in New York City. I spent all day Friday walking all over the city and seeing as many sights as possible! I had a couple Manhattan martinis and even a beer or two at some of the local bars. Saturday morning rolled around and even though I didn’t drink all that much, (I’m not really a big drinker) I felt pretty yucky. When I did finally get out of bed, I made my way to Reebok CrossFit 5th Avenue for a Saturday morning hero WOD. I felt my calves get tight during the warm-up.
 
“Oh no,” I thought to myself. “I walked all over the city yesterday, drank last night, and didn’t drink enough water to stay hydrated through the day!” I felt my mistake run through my legs. Thankfully I got through the rest of the workout without any major muscle cramps, but I knew I’d need something to keep me going strong during the weekend. Again, I drank a packet of Drip Drop and was good as new within minutes. My legs felt fine, my energy levels were restored, and I overall just felt great. The stuff works!
 

Here’s How: 

Drip Drop is the first oral rehydration solution that combines medical standards of rehydration therapy with excellent taste. The patented scientific formula uses a proven ratio of salts, sugars, potassium, and other ingredients to maximize both taste and efficacy. This “golden ratio” of ingredients means that Drip Drop hydrates better AND faster than anything else on the market. And it’s true: I’ve never felt so good so quickly after completely trashing my body. 
 
“Drip Drop’s scientific formula is in a class of its own–I can personally attest to the drive, focus, performance, and fast recovery it provides before, during, and after my intense workouts.” -Ronnie Lott, NFL Hall of Fame.
 

Why So Important?

Dehydration is a hidden cause of common ailments like fatigue, headache, stress, and lack of focus. It impairs productivity by 30%, reduces your athletic performance, and even makes a bad cold a lot worse. About three-quarters of Americans are dehydrated every day and end up treating symptoms without realizing the underlying cause. 

Check out these other interesting dehydration facts:

  • In the US, dehydration results in 1.5 million outpatient visits, 200,000 hospitalizations, 300 deaths per year in infants and children.
  • Nine percent of all hospitalizations of children result from diarrhea and dehydration.
  • Dehydration increases the mortality rate by 30% in elderly hospital patients admitted with cancer, 12% in cardiac patients and 9% for patients admitted with frailty. 
  • Dehydration causes over 2 million preventable child deaths every year — more than tuburculosis, AIDS, and Malaria combined. 

On the Plus Side…

  • Oral rehydration solutions save over 3 million children every year. TO date, the World Health Organization and UNICEF have saved 60 million lives with global distribution of ORS.
  • The American Medical Association, American Association of Pediatrics, Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and UNICEF all recommend ORS for the treatment of dehydration.
  • The Lancet, a leading medical journal, called the physiology behind the ORS the “most important medical discovery of the 20th century,” and Doctors Without Borders calls ORS “the most important medical advancement since penicillin.”

The way I read all of the above is pretty simple: we are under-hydrated. We can hydrate ourselves better than docs with IVs, and ORS is the best solution to fix hydration. And it’s at our fingertips. HOW DID I LUCK INTO DISCOVERING THIS?! 

“I’ve seen Drip Drop work first hand in altitude, in the desert, at the pool, and on the golf course–not to mention all the travel in between. It has broad application and limitless potential.” -Sam Nazarian, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of the SBE Group

Broad Application and Limitless Potential: Who’s Using Drip Drop?

  • Athletes: More and more athletes are are using Drip Drop to perform better and recover faster.
  • Military: Power, taste, and portability are why the US Special Forces continue to rely on Drip Drop.
  • Expecting Moms: Dehydration can be a constant burden during pregnancy. Drip Drop’s powerful formula is safe and effective to hydrate Moms and the ones on the way.
  • Parents and Kids: Drip Drop was formulated by a physician tired of prescribing poor-tasting beverages to his parents. The result? Powerful hydration in a taste kids love.
  • Medical Community: Leading doctors, nurses, and dietitians recommend Drip Drop as a safe and better-tasting alternative to conventional ORS and pediatric formulas. 
  • Seniors: Seniors are more prone to dehydration than other. Drip Drop gives seniors the energy and peace of mind to enjoy a healthy lifestyle at any age. 
  • Travelers: Drip Drop is a portable defense against long lines, high altitude, jet lag, and misadventures in unfamiliar cuisine.
  • Illness: Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or a stomach bug, Drip Drop replenishes the fluids and electrolytes your body needs to recover.

Is it too good to be true?

The one thing that stood out to me at first while trying out Drip Drop was its use of the ingredient sucralose. I went to Drip Drop’s website to get some more information and ran across a blog post that explains what sucralose is, why it’s used in the product, and why it’s actually much safer than most people believe. Here are the highlight:

  • Sucralose enables Drip Drop to maintain a great taste without diluting the formula’s hydration power with excess sugar. Put another way: Drip Drop contains 2-3 times the electrolytes of sports drinks, but with a third of the calories.

  • Currently, groups like the American Cancer Association, Health Canada, the World Health Organization and European Food Safety Authority have deemed sucralose safe for everyone.

  • The FDA’s Acceptable Daily Intake for sucralose is 5 mg per kg of the user’s bodyweight, so for a 150-pound person that’s roughly 340 milligrams (Or about 30 packets each day). The amount of sucralose in Drip Drop is only 18 mg per packet.

Also, make sure you check out the blog on Drip Drop’s site. There are some AMAZING articles worth reading–on everything from World Cup Hydration Lessons to Managing Dehydration Caused by Chemotherapy. I wanted to just go through and list all the article titles for you, but for the sake of saving article space, I didn’t. You’ll just have to go check it out and trust that there’s some good writing on the site!

Are you ready to try Drip Drop? 

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Want to learn more about the science of Drip Drop? VISIT THE SITE. 

You can now buy Drip Drop at most CVS, HEB, and Walgreens stores!

RESOURCES:
http://dripdrop.com/drip-drop-contain-sucralose/
http;//dripdrop.com/science
http://dripdrop.com
Drip Drop Elite Hydration Science Information Package 

Comments

  1. Okay, SO this was really informative/helpful! And kind of made a light go off in my head, when you wrote TOO much water can flush sodium…is this why I can CRAVE salty hardcore and feel dehydrated despite drinking LOTS of water? Like I’m drinking TOO much water? Usually if I satisfy the salt craving I’ll feel better….I am scoping this out now! Thanks for an awesome review/info steph 😉

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