From electrotide sachets to humantra drink – we test new supplements to stay hydrated

THREE quarters of people are dehydrated, which can lead to brain fog, low energy, inflammation and headaches.

Drinking water is a great place to start but mixing it with electrolytes can provide more hydration.

With so many people feeling dehydrated, we test these supplements which promise to do the job

Electrolytes are essential minerals such as sodium, calcium, chloride and potassium.

A balance of all of them is needed for optimal hydration and endurance.

Jane Atkinson looks at three hydration supplements . . . 

HUMANTRA DRINK MIX

There are just five calories per serving in this, and Sun writer Jane felt a lot more alert after taking it

HUMANTRA is a zero-sugar mix of sodium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, chloride, potassium and chromium picolinate, plus really large doses of vitamins C and B12.

These come in three flavours – Himalayan Lime, Elderberry and Berry Pomegranate, which I tried.

They are naturally sweetened, with zero-calorie stevia leaf extract which means there is no aftertaste or harm to your gut health.

The mix comes in a dinky sachet and it is so simple to serve.

You just put it into a glass, pour water on, and it dissolves into a stunningly rich, blood orange-coloured drink.

It is sweet, with a fruity aftertaste.

I felt more alert after this one. Just five calories per serving.

£28 for 20 sachets humantra.co.uk

ELECTROTIDE SACHETS

This choice helps flush out toxins and reduces water retention around the ankles, knees, face and hands

THIS is a great product. Not only does it provide electrolytes to hydrate, it also helps flush out toxins – therefore reducing water retention around the ankles, knees, face and hands.

ElectroTide: Electrolyte Hydration and Diuretic sachets, from Davinia Taylor’s company WillPowders, contain coconut water powder, which is a natural source of potassium and sodium.

They also have citric acid, magnesium, two types of calcium, pyridoxal phosphate, Himalayan salt and a natural watermelon flavour plus horsetail tea extract and dandelion root extract to flush out toxins.

Amazingly, this tastes quite sweet despite no sugar or sweeteners in there, just stevia.

Great if you’re feeling bloated.

From £33.25 for a month’s supply, willpowders.com.

PHIZZ 3-IN-1 TABLETS

Phizz has now come up with a formula that has caffeine in it, too

PHIZZ has been making effervescent tablets for years and they are my go-to after a heavy night.

Now the company has come up with a formula that has caffeine in it too.

The new Cherry Caffeine Boost contains 75mg, the equivalent of a cup of coffee, plus guarana berries, which give a slower-releasing and longer-lasting caffeine effect than your regular brew.

They contain sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium and calcium plus eight B-vitamins, zinc, manganese and copper.

The clever formula helps your body absorb water three times faster.

Only downside is the main ingredient is sugar, but that is why they taste so great. Just eight calories per fizzy tablet.

£7.99 for 20-tablet tube, phizz.co.