Hydration Drinks vs. Energy Drinks
- Paul J. Knox
- Aug 11
- 3 min read
Hydration Drinks and Energy Drinks are often seen together on the same grocery store shelves and both are marketed to energize and make you feel good, but they are nothing alike.
Many people grab an energy drink before considering what they really need. Feeling fatigued is a common symptom shared by people who have not had enough sleep or could be dehydrated.
Quite often people will grab an energy drink to feel more alert, but the real need may be hydration.
Energy Drinks:
Temporarily boosts alertness, reaction time, and endurance for individuals who are tired or fatigued. These drinks are high in caffeine and often high in sugar. We tend to feel good after drinking one of these because the caffeine blocks the brains chemical “adenosine” from doing its job. Adenosine tells the body when it’s tired. Caffeine also increases the levels of Dopamine, so we feel good.
They are not commonly considered healthy beverages, but used on occasion, they serve a purpose.
These drinks do not hydrate the body!!!
Hydration Drinks (Electrolyte Drinks):
Made to replenish lost electrolytes and water for long term health and energy. Keeping the proper balance of water and electrolytes in the body helps us think, learn, read, and focus.
Proper hydration is responsible for keeping our hearts beating and blood flowing as well as our ability to physically move. Keeping hydrated is natural and we feel best when we are fully hydrated.
Energy Drinks - Benefits and Side Effects
While energy drinks help boost alertness, reaction time, and endurance, they are not considered healthy.
Abusing these high caffeine drinks can cause heart problems, anxiety, sleep disturbances, digestive issues, and long-term metabolic and mental health effects It is not recommended that any adult drink more than 400mg of caffeine per day.
The average 16oz energy drink contains between 150mg – 210mg of caffeine. They can have as much as 300mg. and it is never recommended that young children or teens drink these.
Energy Drink effects and timeline:
10 – 20 minutes the caffeine takes effect. Blood pressure and heart rate begin to rise
30 – 60 minutes Caffeine levels peak and alertness, focus and energy reach the max effect
60 – 120 minutes (for drinks containing a lot of sugar) the sugar crash begins.
3 – 6 hours the effects wear off and the body feels no benefit.
Hydration Drinks - Benefits and Side Effects
Reduces the risk of dehydration, increases energy, enhances focus, increases physical motion, better brain function, and supports heart health.
Side Effects:
It is rare but a person can “over hydration” This can result in the following symptoms:
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Confusion
OMG Hydration Effects and Timeline:
5 – 15 minutes the OMG formula takes effect. Cells regain lost water and electrolytes and you begin feeling more alert and energized.
20 – 30 minutes back to peak performance. Cells are hydrated and fully functioning keeping the body balanced and alert.
No crash! Just good, long term, health
Not all Hydration is Created Equal
Not all Hydration is created equal, so they don’t offer the same benefits. Pay attention to ingredients.
OMG Hydration stands alone:
ElectraCell
Our patent pending rice-based ingredient is the reason our osmolality is so low (76 osm/kg). The lower the osmolality the faster the absorption.
Faster Absorption = Faster Recovery = Better Performance
Zero sugar
BCAA’s – Muscle Recovery
5 Electrolytes
Sodium
Calcium
Potassium
Chloride
Magnesium
B Vitamins
B vitamins are vital for energy metabolism, nerve function, and red blood cell production. They are not stored long-term, so they are excreted in sweat.
B6 specifically, is important for maintaining fluid balance in the cells as well as help move sodium and potassium in and out of the cells.
Clean Label
Healthy clean ingredients and no artificial colors, or flavors
Goes Easily Into solution
OMG Hydration works with the body - not against.
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