The Science Behind fyool Hydration
Coconut Water Powder
Coconut Water Powder is one of the core hydration ingredients in fyool hydration. Coconut Water was tested against sports nutrition drinks in terms of performance and body fluid replenishment post dehydration*. Coconut water can be an excellent source of post workout potassium replenishment and when paired with sodium, creates the ultimate hydration formula **
Taurine
First discovered in 1827, Taurine helps with antioxidation, osmoregulation, and calcium signaling, which can be a key role in post workout recovery and cell regeneration***
Sodium BiCarbonate
Sodium, or salt, is the main electrolyte in terms of hydration. Fyool Hydrate uses sodium bicarbonate for it's ability to aid in performance. In crossfit athletes, the use of sodium bicarbonate increased performance an additional 3% over the placebo, but more importantly, it delayed ventilatory threshold occurrence - which is key for endurance athletes ****
Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride is a sustained release form of potassium, which is another key electrolyte*****. Potassium loss during exercise has been attributed to a major factor in performance decline. Increased rates of uptake of potassium by the muscles and inactive tissues aim to restore muscle intracellular potassium levels and prevent severe increases in plasma potassium levels *****
Magnesium Chelate
Magnesium is involved in over 300 metabolic reactions throughout the body. From nerve function, to heart rhythm to immune function and many more. Another key function of magnesium for athletes is the stabilization of blood glucose levels.****** Magnesium chelate is one of the highest bioavailable forms of magnesium available *******
References:
*Kalman DS, Feldman S, Krieger DR, Bloomer RJ. Comparison of coconut water and a carbohydrate-electrolyte sport drink on measures of hydration and physical performance in exercise-trained men. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2012 Jan 18;9(1):1. doi: 10.1186/1550-2783-9-1. PMID: 22257640; PMCID: PMC3293068.
**Kuberski T, Roberts A, Linehan B, Bryden RN, Teburae M. Coconut water as a rehydration fluid. N Z Med J. 1979 Aug 8;90(641):98-100. PMID: 290921.
***Chaudhry S, Tandon B, Gupta A, Gupta S. Taurine: A potential mediator for periodontal therapy. Indian J Dent Res. 2018 Nov-Dec;29(6):808-811. doi: 10.4103/ijdr.IJDR_123_17. PMID: 30589012.
****Durkalec-Michalski K, Zawieja EE, Podgórski T, Łoniewski I, Zawieja BE, Warzybok M, Jeszka J. The effect of chronic progressive-dose sodium bicarbonate ingestion on CrossFit-like performance: A double-blind, randomized cross-over trial. PLoS One. 2018 May 17;13(5):e0197480. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0197480. PMID: 29771966; PMCID: PMC5957406.
*****Lindinger MI, Sjøgaard G. Potassium regulation during exercise and recovery. Sports Med. 1991 Jun;11(6):382-401. doi: 10.2165/00007256-199111060-00004. PMID: 1656509.
******Volpe SL. Magnesium and the Athlete. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2015 Jul-Aug;14(4):279-83. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000178. PMID: 26166051.
*******Walker AF, Marakis G, Christie S, Byng M. Mg citrate found more bioavailable than other Mg preparations in a randomised, double-blind study. Magnes Res. 2003 Sep;16(3):183-91. PMID: 14596323.