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Ingredient

Sodium for hydration and nerve signals, delivered by live probiotics.

An essential electrolyte (a mineral that carries electrical signals) that keeps your body hydrated, supports muscle function, and helps transport nutrients.

What it is

Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that your body uses to balance fluids inside and outside your cells. In sports and workout formulas, sodium is paired with probiotics and collagen to replace what is lost through sweat.

It works alongside potassium and water to keep your muscles working smoothly and protect against dehydration.

Also known as: Sodium Chloride, Electrolyte Sodium

Key benefits

  • Regulates body fluid balance and hydration levels, so your muscles and cells stay hydrated.
  • Supports nerve signals and muscle contractions, which means fewer cramps during activity.
  • Helps drive nutrient absorption in your gut, carrying sugars and amino acids into your cells.
  • Maintains healthy blood volume and fluid balance throughout your body.

Amplified by probiotics

Sodium and probiotics work together to speed up hydration in your gut. Friendly friendly bacteria from the yoghurt family produce nourishing compounds that stimulate electrolyte pumps in your gut wall, helping your body absorb sodium and water faster. At the same time, microencapsulated probiotics protect the gut lining against exercise stress, ensuring swift rehydration during workouts.

Typical dose

100–500 mg/day (in sports/supplement contexts)

The evidence

Evidence: strong

Clinical research confirms that sodium is essential for cellular hydration, fluid balance during workouts, and nutrient absorption in the intestine. (Maughan RJ 2019, Curr Sports Med Rep) (Farquhar WB 2015, J Am Coll Cardiol) (Thomas DT 2016, Med Sci Sports Exerc)

  1. Maughan RJ, Shirreffs SM. Muscle Cramping During Exercise: Is It Fatigue or Electrolyte Deficit? Curr Sports Med Rep. 2019;18(6):202-206 PubMed ↗
  2. Farquhar WB, et al. Dietary Sodium and Health: More Than Just Blood Pressure. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2015;65(10):1042-1050 PubMed ↗
  3. Thomas DT, et al. American College of Sports Medicine Joint Position Statement. Nutrition and Athletic Performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016;48(3):543-568 PubMed ↗

Safety & who should check first

Sodium is safe and necessary in standard dietary amounts, especially for active people. If you have salt-sensitive high blood pressure or a heart condition, check with your doctor about your overall salt intake.