High-salt performance stick
1,000mg
43% of the Daily Value
One packet uses nearly half of the 2,300mg Daily Value.
Lifestyle Hydration™ is Balanced 88mg Gold Sodium™
Hydration for Mind & BodyLow sodium electrolyte drink for daily wellness and performance
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Basic mixes replace electrolytes. Hydrate Heroes® adds a complete plant-based formula — with zero sugar and only 5 calories. The Healthy Alternative®.
- 88mg sodium · 4% DV
- Plant-based Vitamin D & Magnesium
- 1,250mg Cellular Hydration Osmolyte Complex
- 1,020mg 6-mushroom Electrolibrium™
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Mushroom Performance Hydration
8 Functional Ingredients for Mind & Body
Lifestyle Hydration™
Hydration That Fits Into Your Life
Why switch
Basic mixes replace electrolytes. Hydrate Heroes adds a complete plant-based formula.
Hydrate Heroes®
Basic electrolyte mix
Sodium
88mg / 4% DV — Balanced 88 Gold Sodium™
Varies widely by brand
Magnesium
Plant-based magnesium
Source often not stated
Vitamin D
Plant-based, 1.6mcg / 8% DV
Often not included
Cellular Hydration / Osmolyte Complex
Betaine Anhydrous 1,250mg (from sugar beets)
Usually not included
Functional ingredients
6 mushrooms 1,020mg + Amla 300mg + Elderberry 288mg
Electrolytes only
Clean label
Zero sugar · organic stevia · no sucralose · no artificial colors · 5 calories
Check the panel
Hydrate Heroes figures from our Supplement Facts panel. "Basic electrolyte mix" describes the category in general, not any specific brand.
The Salt Budget Test
Don’t Donate the Rest of Today’s Sodium to One Packet.
U.S. adults consume about 3,400mg of sodium per day on average. Against the 2,300mg Daily Value, the packet you choose can preserve flexibility — or use another 43% of the day’s value.
Sodium budget reference · 2,300mg Daily Value
Average U.S. intake: about 3,400mg dailyPopulation context, not your personal intake.
Choose what fitsCompare every packet
Lifestyle Hydration™
88mg
4% of the Daily Value
Under the FDA’s 140mg-per-serving low-sodium labeling threshold for foods.
- Sodium
- 88mg
- Potassium
- 103mg
- Magnesium
- 11mg
Hydration multiplier style
A substantial sodium serving for one packet.
~500mg
22% DV
ORS-style powder
Designed around a specific rehydration job.
~330mg
14% DV
Less room in the day’s sodium budget
Less flexibility for sodium at later meals
An endurance-style sodium load when you only want everyday hydration
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Average intake context: CDC, About Sodium and Health. Daily Value and low-sodium labeling threshold: FDA nutrition labeling guidance. Label comparison is informational only, not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for sodium- or potassium-related guidance.
The hydration problem
Salty Hydration Wasn’t Built For Your Day.
Sports drinks are dosed for extreme sweat. Most of us are commuting, working, training for an hour and sleeping — not running a marathon in the heat.
What over-salting is linked to
- Puffiness and water retention that shows up in your face and hands.
- Blood-pressure concerns tied to high overall sodium intake — U.S. public-health guidance (CDC and FDA) notes most adults already take in well over the recommended daily limit.
- Endless thirst, plus a salty-sweet aftertaste masked with sugar or sucralose.
High sodium intake is associated with elevated blood pressure and fluid retention. Everyday hydration should not load your body like a sports drink.
Lifestyle Hydration™ instead
- 88mg sodium (4% DV) from mineral sea salt — the right amount, not a shock dose.
- 90+ trace minerals per the producer’s published mineral analysis; producer-published and present in very small amounts.
- Six functional mushrooms for focus and steady energy through the day.
- Only 5 calories, zero sugar, zero sucralose, organic stevia — and it actually tastes good.
Morning focusMidday energyWorkout balanceEvening wind-down
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Not less sodium. Better sodium.
Informational only; not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, including hypertension. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Consult a healthcare professional for sodium-related guidance.
88mg sodium · 4% DV
Zero sugar
Zero sucralose
Only 5 calories
Nothing hidden
Quality You Can See.
Every flavor uses the same core formula. Choose one to inspect its complete Supplement Facts panel and ingredients.
Full label opens at a readable size.
Electrolibrium™ Technology
Beverage With Benefits®
Six functional mushrooms plus electrolytes in one low-sodium stick—this is what separates Hydrate Heroes from ordinary hydration sticks.
Lion’s Mane
Functional mushroom
A mushroom long used in traditional wellness routines, part of the Electrolibrium™ blend.
Reishi
Functional mushroom
A mushroom with a long history in traditional wellness routines, part of the blend.
Cordyceps
Functional mushroom
A mushroom traditionally included in daily wellness routines, part of the blend.
Shiitake
Functional mushroom
A familiar culinary mushroom, part of the Electrolibrium™ blend.
Turkey Tail
Functional mushroom
A mushroom long used in traditional wellness routines, part of the blend.
King Trumpet
Functional mushroom
A culinary mushroom selected to round out the six-mushroom blend.
Mushroom descriptions refer to traditional use only, not to any health effect. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
8X
Lifestyle Hydration™
What’s In Every Stick.
Less salt. Real flavor. Lifestyle Hydration™.
Straight from the label: one balanced formula for everyday hydration.
6-Mushroom Blend
1,020mg Electrolibrium™ blend
Electrolytes
103mg potassium · 11mg magnesium
Balanced Sodium
88mg · 4% Daily Value
Zero Sugar
Sweetened with organic stevia
5 Calories
Per stick
Trace Minerals
90+ trace minerals
Active Days
Desk, travel, heat, light training
Three Flavors
Tropical · Berry · Mango
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The problem with hydration sticks
Salty Hydration Makes You Salty.
You bought a hydration stick to feel better, not to feel puffy and reaching for another glass of water an hour later. Most of them are dosed for extreme sweat, every single day.
1,000mg sodium
Extreme sweat formula
A salt-forward dose built for intense sweat—not every desk, commute, or ordinary day.
CDC and AHA public-health guidance associates high-sodium diets with elevated blood pressure / hypertension risk.
500mg sodium
Hydration multiplier style
A substantial sodium serving can be more than everyday hydration calls for.
CDC and AHA public-health guidance associates high-sodium diets with elevated blood pressure / hypertension risk.
330mg sodium
ORS-style powder
Formulas designed around specific rehydration needs are not always the best everyday fit.
CDC and AHA public-health guidance associates high-sodium diets with elevated blood pressure / hypertension risk.
Illustrative, unbranded packets represent common hydration categories. Sodium amounts reflect the label comparisons below.
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Hydration for Mind & Body — daily wellness and performance
- 88mg sodium · 4% DV
- Plant-based Vitamin D & Magnesium
- 1,250mg Cellular Hydration Osmolyte Complex
- 1,020mg 6-mushroom Electrolibrium™
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Who This Is For — And Who It Isn’t.
88mg is a deliberate choice, not a compromise. It suits some days and some people better than others, and we’d rather say so before you order.
A good fit for
- Desk days, commutes, travel and flights
- Light to moderate workouts and walks
- Anyone keeping an eye on daily sodium
- Anyone who wants hydration without sugar or sucralose
Not the right pick for
- Long, heavy-sweat sessions or endurance events — those call for more sodium than 88mg
- Anyone a clinician has advised to increase sodium intake
- Anyone managing kidney or heart conditions — talk to your clinician first, since potassium matters there too
Informational only; not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a healthcare professional for sodium- or potassium-related guidance.
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Three Steps. Three Flavors.
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Step 1
Tear & Pour
One stick into 8 to 12 ounces of water.
Step 2
Taste
Real flavor with only 5 calories and zero sugar.
Step 3
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What’s on the label
Clear Facts. No Borrowed Claims.
The formula speaks through its published label: six functional mushrooms, balanced electrolytes, organic stevia, zero sugar and zero sucralose.
88mg
Sodium per stick
Balanced 88 Gold Sodium™ supplies 4% of the Daily Value from mineral sea salt.
90+
Trace minerals
Listed in the mineral sea salt producer’s published analysis; not an independently verified count.
0g
Sugar
Zero sugar and zero sucralose, sweetened with organic stevia.
Focus. Energy. Refreshed. Balanced.
Focus
Six functional mushrooms support a clear, steady mind through long days.
Energy
A clean lift with no sugar and no crash on the other side.
Refreshed
Real flavor with only 5 calories, sweetened with organic stevia.
Balance
88 Gold Sodium™ keeps electrolytes in proportion instead of overloaded.
How A Stick Works
01
Tear
One stick, any time of day.
02
Pour
Mix Into 8 to 12 ounces of water
03
Hydrate
Balanced electrolytes for mind and body. Drink It Live It Feel It™ Hydrate Your Hero Within™
Tropical Paradise
Bright pineapple-guava lift
Artisan Berry
Deep mixed-berry, zero sugar
Mango Passionfruit
Smooth mango with a tart finish
From the blog
Latest hydration guides
Low Sodium Hydration
What Is Low Sodium Hydration? A Plain-English Guide
Low sodium hydration means replacing fluid without loading salt. What it is, who it suits, how 88mg compares to 330–1,000mg sticks, and how to read a label.
Electrolytes
How Much Sodium Should an Electrolyte Drink Really Have?
CDC and AHA guidance says most adults should keep sodium under 2,300mg a day. We compare 88mg to 330–1,000mg electrolyte sticks and explain why balanced beats loaded.
Comparison
Sports Drinks vs. Low-Sodium Electrolytes: A Label Comparison
A side-by-side look at sugar, sodium, sweeteners, and calories in popular sports drinks versus a low-sodium, sugar-free electrolyte powder.
Low Sodium Electrolyte FAQ
What counts as a low sodium electrolyte drink?
The FDA lets a food be labeled low sodium at 140mg or less per serving. Most electrolyte sticks print 330mg to 1,000mg of sodium per serving, so they sit well above that line. Hydrate Heroes® lists 88mg per stick — 4% of the Daily Value.
How much sodium is in popular electrolyte sticks?
Published labels in this category commonly run from about 330mg in ORS-style powders, to roughly 500mg in hydration multipliers, up to about 1,000mg in salt-forward sticks built for heavy sweat. Compare the sodium line on the panel, not the front of the pack.
Can I use this if I have high blood pressure?
This is a drink mix, not a treatment, and we can't advise on a medical condition. What we can do is publish the number: 88mg of sodium per stick, 4% of the Daily Value. If you have been advised to limit sodium, take that figure to your healthcare professional and follow their guidance.
Is low sodium hydration the same as hyponatremia?
No. Hyponatremia means low sodium in the blood — a medical condition diagnosed and managed by a clinician. Low sodium hydration simply describes a drink mix with a small amount of sodium per serving. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.
Is 88mg enough for workouts?
For desk days, travel, walks and moderate training, an everyday amount is the point. For long sessions with heavy sweating, endurance events or work in extreme heat, more sodium is usually appropriate — follow your own coach or clinician.
What else is in a stick besides sodium?
Each stick lists 103mg potassium, 11mg magnesium, 5.7mg zinc, vitamin D, only 5 calories, zero sugar and zero sucralose, organic stevia leaf extract, and a 1,020mg six-mushroom Electrolibrium™ blend. The full panel for every flavor is published on this site.
Are there any low sodium electrolyte drinks?
Yes. Hydrate Heroes® is one: 88mg of sodium per stick, 4% of the Daily Value, which is under the FDA's 140mg-per-serving threshold for a food labeled low sodium. It still carries 103mg potassium and 11mg magnesium, with only 5 calories and zero sugar.
What electrolyte drink is low in sodium?
Look for the sodium line on the Supplement Facts panel rather than the front of the pack. Anything at 140mg or less per serving meets the FDA's low sodium labeling threshold. Hydrate Heroes® lists 88mg per stick, alongside 103mg potassium and 11mg magnesium.
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