Are Maurten, Skratch or Tailwind Lying About Sodium?
Are all sodium sources created equal? Spoiler alert: They're not. Who is going to be the dishonorable mention? Should you use sodium alginate or sodium citrate? Does table salt work? What about sodium bicarbonate? Our resident pro triathlete, sport scientist, and sports dietitian, Michelle Howe explains the sodium sources best suited for your endurance fuel and hydration needs. The hype, the myths, and the science behind these sodium types, and reveal the top three sodium ingredients you'd actually want in your hydration products.
Watch to find out the dishonorable mention, for optimal hydration and endurance performance. If you're looking to cut through the marketing and tailor your fuel intake for your specific training and racing needs, this one's for you! Watch out Maurten, science is coming for you. Did Skratch do it better? Find out if Science in Sport, Skratch, Infinit, or Maurten do the sodium game better. Maybe it's NeverSecond, Victor, Styrkr, or another emerging product you found on The Feed. Watch to learn the real science that these companies are using to decide what goes in their hydration mixes and what actually matters for your performance nutrition.
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