The Health Hack Everyone Is Talking About
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More Energy
10 Ways Hydration Boosts Health
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Positive Mindset
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Improved
Athletic
Performance
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Glowing Skin
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Increased Longevity
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Lubricated Joints
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Lower
Toxin Load
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Improved Cognitive Function
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Supported Organ Function
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Regulated Body Temperature
Learn about the benefits of being properly hydrated daily
Initial Signs of Dehydration: Reach for SOS Hydration
• Headache
• Bad breath
• Dry mouth, lips, or skin
• Lightheadedness
• Constipation
• Dark-colored urine
• Less frequent urination
• Moodiness
Severe Signs of Dehydration: Seek Medical Guidance
• Extreme thirst
• Inability to produce sweat
• Rapid breathing and heart rate
• Very dark urine
• Low blood pressure
• Shriveled and tightening skin
Know the Signs of Dehydration
Why Make SOS Daily Part of Your Wellness Routine?
SOS Daily has the power to hydrate rapidly—three times faster than water alone. How does it work? An innovative low osmolality formula reduces the concentration of solutes, making it easier for the body to absorb liquid into the bloodstream. That’s why the World Health Organization recommends low osmolality solutions for treating severe dehydration.
The addition of zinc and magnesium serve to aid recovery and immune system support, boosting muscle repair and growth while maintaining a healthy heart. With SOS Daily, your body will also get a boost of these essential vitamins and minerals:
•Vitamin B6 for brain development
•Vitamin B12 for nervous system support and energy production
•Vitamin C for immunity
•Vitamin D for bone health
•Folic Acid for heart health
•Potassium for body balance
Proper hydration unlocks benefits such as increased energy and immunity, improved mental cognition, enhanced athletic performance, and more.
With a 1:1 ratio of sugar to sodium, SOS Daily contains less sugar than most electrolyte mixes while still optimizing water uptake.
Hydration speeds up recovery. With the essential electrolytes and vitamins found in SOS Daily, you can quickly restore fluid balance after losing fluids during exercise or sickness.
It’s easier to stay hydrated when you like what you’re drinking. Adding SOS Daily to your water introduces a light and tasty flavor without the unnecessary addition of excess sugar. Flavors include guava, rainbow sherbet, mango, mixed berry, lemon, and watermelon.
One serving of SOS Daily is only 15 calories and 3g of sugar.
The Science of Hydration
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Cheat Sheet
True or False: Everyone Needs Eight Cups of Water a Day
False!
Eight glasses a day is a great framework, but fluid intake isn’t one size fits all. In a temperate climate, the average healthy adult should aim for:
Women 2.7 liters
Men 3.7 liters
Know yourself and the conditions. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, exercise, temperature, and many other factors s can affect the daily recommendation.
The Traveler’s
Hydration Checklist
1. Pack a few full reusable water bottles.
2. Research the location of reliable water sources along the way.
3. Be prepared with a water filter or purifying tablets.
4. Bring SOS Hydration for a boost of electrolytes.
Hydration Hacks
Diversify Your Water Bottles
Keep things fun and fresh with a fleet of canteens.
Drink Through a Reusable Straw
Why does drinking water through a straw feel easier? It’s just the way it flows.
Add Flavor
Berry? Watermelon? Coconut? Drinking water is easy when it tastes like paradise.
Start a Motivational Group Chat
Rally your support system. Enter a daily hydration club together and post liter-by-liter updates.
Eight Excuses that Lead to Dehydration
I’m not thirsty.
Don’t wait for thirst—staying hydrated is easier if you sip throughout the day. If you haven’t had a drink in a while, fill up a glass of water.
I’m not sweating.
Hydration is always important, not just when you’re hot and sweaty. Your body needs daily hydration to function and perform. In fact, if you’re not sweating during a workout it could mean you’re already dehydrated.
I don’t like the taste of water.
SOS Hydration adds a light and enjoyable flavor to spark your tastebuds.
I had a large coffee instead of water.
Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it contributes to increased urine and sodium loss. If you drink a lot of coffee or your beans are highly caffeinated, you’re probably not as hydrated as you think.
I don’t have time to fill my water bottle.
Then you don’t have time for a dehydration headache either. Fill that water bottle.
If I drink water, I’ll pee all day.
According to the bladder & bowel community, urinating anywhere between four and ten times a day is normal. You won’t pee all day, but you will go.
Water makes me bloated.
Try sipping a little slower, spacing water intake evenly throughout the day, and switching to warmer water after a high-fat meal. On the bright side, elasticity will return to your skin, giving you a stunning glow and reducing the appearance of fine wrinkles.
I’m so busy I forget.
Let technology do the memory work. Set reminders on your phone or watch or invest in a water bottle that helps track your intake throughout the day with hourly fill lines. Since hydration promotes the flow of nutrients throughout the body, you’ll be in a better mood and mindset to tackle that busy schedule.
Need proof of just how important hydration is? Check this recent study. After a thorough analysis of serum sodium levels—the concentration of sodium in the blood—hydration is now linked to longevity, a lower risk of developing chronic diseases, and prolonged biological aging. Which means establishing a proper daily hydration routine could help you avoid early development of chronic diseases like heart failure, dementia, chronic lung disease, stroke, and diabetes as well as premature aging and even early mortality. Thirsty?
The Color of Your Pee Is Trying to Tell You Something
If pee could talk, it would tell you exactly how hydrated you are. It communicates with color. In addition to numerous other benefits, staying hydrated also helps the kidneys flush excess toxins. Here’s what the color of your urine says about your current level of hydration.
Clear/Transparent
You’re hydrated. There’s no need to overdo it—overhydration can lead to hyponatremia which is very dangerous.
Pale Yellow
Keep up the good work!
Crayola Yellow
You’re still hydrated, but remember to intake fluids throughout the day to maintain this level.
Deep Yellow
You’re entering the danger zone, but with electrolytes and increased water intake you can keep the dehydration symptoms at bay.
Orangish
Your pee is saying, “Help, I’m dehydrated.” If you’ve reached this end of the urine color spectrum, it’s time to do some major damage control. You’re dehydrated, and electrolytes are your new best friend. Add an SOS Hydration Stick to your water and drink up.
How to Carry Water on Your Next Adventure
From road trips to summits, here’s how to keep the fluids flowing on every type of adventure.
Soft Flask
Perfect for trail running and short day hikes, soft flasks fit nicely in running vests and minimalist hiking belts.
Wide-Mouth Water Bottle
Whether you’re hiking, commuting, or heading to the gym, a wide-mouth water bottle is the perfect companion. Add SOS Hydration to supercharge your daily hydration.
Hydration Reservoir or Bladder
A hiker’s best friend. Log long miles while sipping frequently.
Insulated Aluminum Bottle
Whether you're skiing alpine slopes in winter or paddling a desert river in summer, an insulated water bottle helps prevent water from freezing or heating up.
Spout or Straw Bottle
These bottles are road-trip heroes and offer easy sipping while you’re driving.
Large Beverage Cooler or Dispenser
The ultimate addition to a family tailgate or picnic. Keep everyone in the group hydrated by adding SOS Hydration to the mix.
Water Container or Cube
Packable, stackable, and leak-proof. A water cube is an essential item for every off-roading adventure, dispersed camping trip, or basecamp.
Hydration Is (Almost) a Fountain of Youth
Lubricated Joints
When hydrated, your joints are lubricated with a thick gel called synovial fluid. Without this fluid, joints become vulnerable to harmful friction that leads to pain and, over time, deterioration.
More Energy
Staying hydrated can make you feel more energized. Our bodies are up to 60 percent water, and maintaining a healthy fluid balance is essential to organ function, nutrient delivery, and blood flow. Dehydration can cause the body to work harder to complete vital actions, such as delivering blood to the brain, leading to a decline in cognitive clarity and increased fatigue.
Regulate Body Temperature
Sweat is our body’s built-in air conditioning, and we’d be in big trouble without it. Daily hydration provides the required amount of fluid to produce the sweat you need to maintain a healthy body temperature.
Feel—and Perform—Better Now
The first step in staying properly hydrated? Avoid getting dehydrated in the first place. Watch out for these signs of dehydration and up your fluid intake even if your symptoms are mild.
The lifelong benefits of hydration should be convincing on their own, but there are also immediate benefits that are essential to athletic performance and recovery. Here’s how it works:
False! Although guzzling chilled water feels great after exercising and can help regulate your core body temperature, it’s not necessarily the fastest avenue to rehydration. Experts found that cool water (16 degrees Celsius) provides the most efficient hydration to dehydrated athletes recovering from physical activity.
Ice-Cold Water Helps You Rehydrate Faster After a Hard Workout
What are Electrolytes?
Electrolytes are minerals including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium that are essential to the body. They are vital ingredients in maintaining a healthy fluid and pH balance in the body.
How Do Electrolytes Promote Hydration?
Water doesn’t work alone. Electrolytes are essential to hydration because they unlock the benefits of water. Electrolytes are soluble minerals that facilitate the flow of fluids through cell membranes via osmosis. Without electrolytes, the cells dehydrate because they don’t receive the critical fluid delivery.
When Should I Increase Electrolyte Intake?
Electrolytes are easy to weave into your daily hydration routine using SOS Hydration and by eating a healthy, well-rounded diet that includes mineral-rich foods like almonds, bananas, beans, peanut butter, and more. If your body is recovering from sweat-inducing exercise or illness that includes the loss of fluids, it’s important to replenish electrolytes as well as water.
Why Electrolytes Matter
“My wife, Dr. Blanca Lizaola-Mayo, my brother Tom, and I founded SOS on the core belief that proper hydration can change your life. As a military veteran and a former pro athlete like my brother Tom, I was disappointed with the ingredients and high levels of sugar in existing sports drinks. As a gastroenterologist, Blanca was also frustrated with the sugar content of oral rehydration solutions. With just one molecule of sugar to one molecule of sodium, SOS accelerates the absorption of water into cells with up to 75% less sugar than traditional ORS and sports drink options."
-JAMES MAYO (SOS Founder)
You’ve probably heard that replacing electrolytes is important, especially during and after intense exercise. But electrolyte maintenance is essential all the time. Here’s what you need to know:
The Science of Hydration
10 Ways Hydration Boosts Health
What Makes SOS Hydration Different?
Hydration Cheat Sheet
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One serving of SOS Daily is only 15 calories and 3g of sugar.
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