Proper hydration is essential for maintaining good health, energy levels, and overall well-being. With so many methods available, it can be challenging to know which ones are most effective. Here's a comprehensive list of our favorite ways to hydrate to keep you feeling your best!
When discussing hydration, there are times where plain water isn’t going to cut it. Electrolytes often come up because they play a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance and proper muscle function.
What Are Electrolytes?
Electrolytes are essential minerals that use electrical charges to contract your muscles and help with chemical reactions in your body to keep you hydrated. Key electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. It’s essential to replenish your electrolytes as your kidney filters out electrolytes daily and you lose them through sweat.
Let’s take a closer look at the best ways to stay hydrated, keeping electrolytes and other factors in mind.
OUR HYDRATION WELLNESS ESSENTIALS
- Best Headstart on Hydration: The Pre-Game IV Drip
- Best For Dehydration: Mega Recovery IV Drip
- Best For On-The-Go: The Absorption Company's Restore
- Best Multi-tasker: Moon Juice's Mini Dew
- Best Quick Fix: Quinton Hypertonic Ampoules
- Best Baseline: Plain Water
- Best For A Simple Solution: Plain Water
LET'S GET INTO THE HYDRATION ESSENTIALS.
BEST HEADSTART ON HYDRATION:
The Pre-Game IV Drip
Electrolyte hydration combined with B12, B-Complex, Taurine, and Carnitine, with an addition of Vitamin C and Magnesium make this our go-to IV drip when you're gearing up for a long day of physical activity, hydrating after travel, or recovering from dehydration due to summer heat. This blend ensures your body gets essential fluids and nutrients efficiently.
KEY INGREDIENTS: Electrolyte Fluids, B-Complex, B12, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Vitamin C, Magnesium, B5, B6, Trace Minerals.
How to Use: Get this IV drip before the night begins and keep your energy levels up so you can go all night long. Get a headstart on hydration and replenish nutrients commonly lost from a big night before it even starts.
BEST FOR DEHYDRATION:
Mega Recovery IV Drip
Electrolyte hydration combined with a powerful prescription-strength medication, B12, B-Complex, Magnesium, and Vitamin C, finished with a push of Glutathione helps soothe nausea, dizziness, and muscle pain.
KEY INGREDIENTS: 1000ml+ of Lactated Ringer’s IV Solution, Your Choice of Pain or Nausea Rx Medication, a Glutathione & Thiamine Cocktail, Vitamin C, Magnesium, B-Complex, B12.
How to Use: Book your IV drip when you need an extra boost of hydration. Our Mega Recovery is great for food poisoning, dehydration, jet-lag, inflammation, hangovers and everything in between. Use as needed or up to 3x a week.
BEST FOR ON-THE-GO:
The Absorption Company's Restore
Designed for rehydration and cellular recovery, The Absorption Company’s science-backed blend is deliciously restorative and formulated to rapidly hydrate, support immunity, and promote detoxification. Each stick provides an optimal blend of over 700mg of electrolytes from sodium, magnesium, and potassium for maximum hydration. Plus, they come in a handy sachet to bring with you anywhere and everywhere.
How to Use: Mix one stick with water daily for best results.
BEST MULTITASKER:
Moon Juice's Mini Dew
Electrolytes + minerals for hydration and brain function. Their microplastic-free pink salt electrolyte supports optimal hydration by maintaining water balance in and around cells. Ionic trace minerals give the body the elements it needs to feel good and energized, while chelated essential minerals enhance cognitive performance and help reduce brain fog.
How to Use: Mix one serving with water or your favorite beverage.
BEST QUICK FIX
Quinton’s Hypertonic Ampoules contain 100% pure seawater, with up to 78 minerals & trace elements that are ideal for fast-acting hydration and mineral replenishment. Fight fatigue and support focus with the 3.3 concentration which also helps support rapid hydration, stamina, muscle recovery, alertness, and bone health.
How to Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 serving a day. Additional servings, up to a total of 3 per day, may be consumed in divided doses prior to meals and strenuous physical and mental activity.
BEST BASELINE:
Plain Water 
Plain water is the most straightforward and accessible way to stay hydrated. Whether still or sparkling, water is readily available. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is:
- About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men
- About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women
These recommendations cover fluids from water, other beverages, and food. About 20% of daily fluid intake usually comes from food and the rest from drinks.
Plain water is great with a balanced diet that supplements the electrolytes and nutrients that our bodies need, but plain water alone doesn’t suffice. Additional measures such as electrolyte-rich supplements or IV hydration therapy may be necessary, especially during intense physical activity, illness, or extreme heat.
BEST FOR A SIMPLE SOLUTION:
Fruits and Vegetables 
Many foods and beverages are excellent sources of hydration, making eating your water the simplest solution. Fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon, cucumbers, and oranges, have high water content and provide essential vitamins and minerals. Whole foods like bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes, spinach, and kale are great options for replenishing key electrolytes.
Staying hydrated is crucial for your overall health, and there are many ways to ensure you're getting enough fluids. From the highly effective IV drip therapy to simple water consumption, each method has its place in a well-rounded hydration strategy to keep you healthy and happy!
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Before making any significant dietary changes, starting any new diet, supplement, or nutrition program, or if you have any health concerns or conditions, please consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian. Individual nutritional needs and restrictions can vary, and your doctor can provide you with personalized recommendations based on your unique medical history and health status.