HYDRA Pod: For Optimal Hydration

Dr David Nieman, DrPH, FACSM

75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated – and most people don’t even realize it. With high sodium diets and caffeinated drinks the average person isn’t drinking enough water for optimal health. We developed our Hydra pods to meet all your hydration needs - they are specially designed with electrolytes, minerals, and flavonoids. Oh, and let’s not forget about the flavors – coming in lemon infusion iced tea and cotton candy our Hydra pods are both hydrating and delicious.  

What We Love About HYDRA:   

• Zero sugar.  
• Low sodium.  
• No artificial colors or flavors.  

• Only 8 calories a drink.  
• Packed with electrolytes.  

How does HYDRA hydrate?  

With our mix of electrolytes and minerals!  

Electrolytes conduct electricity when mixed with water and play a key role in keeping water in and out of your cells – essentially keeping you hydrated. The electrolytes that are in our Hydra pods are sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. On top of keeping you hydrated, these minerals are also essential to full body health.  

What’s the difference between HYDRA and HYDRA+? 

Vitapod Hydra beverages, without the “+,” include a unique blend of electrolytes, minerals, and powerful plant-based antioxidants, without the vitamins that Hydra+ offers. These drinks are purely focused on hydration rather than the nourishment and hydration that Hydra+ offers.  

The Sugar Crisis:  

Studies show that the average adult consumes around 17 teaspoons or 71.14 grams of added sugar a day. This exceeds our daily recommended value – shocker! This unnecessary intake of sugar and calories from beverages has been linked to the obesity epidemic - which is why we formulated our Hydra drinks to be zero sugar.  

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