FAQ: Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Posted by Trevor Barrett on
Skratch Hydration Sport Drink Mix was created to replace the electrolytes lost in sweat and to provide a little bit of energy when working out, without offending your palate or gut.
If you haven't tried this hydration drink yet, we've created a list of frequently asked questions below or get in contact.
1. What are electrolytes and what do they do?
Electrolytes are minerals, like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, that help your body hold onto fluid, maintain proper muscle function, and keep your nervous system firing. When you sweat, you lose more than just water, you also lose electrolytes, especially sodium. If you don’t replace both, your performance can suffer. Replacing them helps you stay hydrated and perform better, longer.
2. What’s the science behind the electrolyte profile?
Our electrolyte profile was developed to match what is in sweat - 400 mg sodium/L, 80 mg potassium/L, 100 mg calcium/L, 80 mg magnesium/L. We include the average amount of electrolytes lost in sweat, especially sodium, so your hydration reflects what your body actually needs. That balance helps your body absorb water faster and makes thirst a better guide during exercise.
3. Why does Hydration Sport Drink Mix include sugar?
A small amount of sugar helps your body absorb fluid faster through something called sodium-glucose co-transport - this helps water and electrolytes move from your gut into your bloodstream more quickly. It also gives you a steady source of energy. We use just enough to help you perform, not so much that it overwhelms your gut or your taste buds.
4. How much Hydration Sport Drink Mix should I be drinking?
That depends on how much you sweat and how hard you’re going. A good starting point is one serving per hour of activity, but some athletes need more—especially in heat or humidity. Listen to your thirst, monitor your energy, and adjust as needed.
5. What does it taste like?
Light and refreshing, with real fruit flavor that doesn’t wear out your palate. It’s not overly sweet or artificial tasting so you can actually enjoy it for hours into your long ride or run.
6. Is this going to make me bloated or upset my stomach?
Nope—and that’s THE reason scratch labs made it. They use real ingredients your body knows how to digest, and they've cut out the functionless ingredients like artificial sweeteners, flavourings and dyes that can cause GI distress. They use only real fruit for superior taste. So it's hydration that feels as good as it tastes.
7. Can I use this with other Skratch products?
Definitely. Hydration Sport Drink Mix is great on its own, but it’s also designed to be part of your broader fueling system. Pair with High Carb Drink Mix or chews when you need more calories and carbs.
8. Why doesn’t the drink mix always dissolve completely?
scratch labs use real fruit for flavor—no emulsifiers or stabilizers—so some settling is normal. Just give your bottle a quick shake before each sip and you’re good to go. We think it’s worth it for flavour that’s real, not fake.
source: scratch labs