SiS Hydro Tablets Pineapple and Mango
Pineapple and mango give this flavour a tropical character without feeling sweet, as it contains no sugar. SiS Hydro Tablets Pineapple and Mango contain sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, supplemented with vitamins B1, B2 and B6. The tablet dissolves quickly in 500 ml of water. Free from lactose, gluten and soy, suitable for vegans.
What you lose through sweat
Of all the minerals you lose through sweat, sodium is lost in the largest quantities: depending on your body and the conditions, 200 to 2000 milligrams per litre of sweat. How much you sweat depends on intensity, temperature, humidity and how well you are accustomed to heat. Each tablet provides 345 mg of sodium, 65 mg of potassium, 102 mg of calcium and 8 mg of magnesium, and dissolves to a sodium concentration of 30 mmol/L in 500 ml of water. That concentration was not chosen at random.
30 mmol/L and the British sailors in Beijing
In 2008, the British Olympic sailing team asked SiS for help with their hydration strategy. Sailors sweat a lot, even though that may seem contradictory, and in changing weather and wind conditions, fluid loss is difficult to estimate. SiS formulated a tablet that provides exactly 30 mmol/L of sodium in 500 ml of water. Since then, the formula has remained virtually unchanged. Four minerals in each tablet: sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Not one, not two.
Three B vitamins, a modest but concrete addition
Vitamins B1, B2 and B6 are not leading roles in this product, but they are included. Thiamine (B1) and riboflavin (B2) contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism, and vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism. The amounts are modest: 0.2 mg of B1, 0.3 mg of B2 and 0.4 mg of B6 per tablet, providing 18%, 21% and 29% of the daily reference intake, respectively. Enough to make the claim, and no more than that.
Who is this product actually for?
For athletes who want to drink during shorter training sessions without consuming carbohydrates or sugars, and for those who drink more than usual on hot days and are looking for a drink with minerals. The tablet dissolves in 500 ml of water, contains virtually no calories and is suitable for vegans. Every batch is tested by Informed Sport for substances on the WADA banned list, so competitive athletes can also use it without hesitation.
Pineapple-mango is the most pronounced flavour in the range, a good choice for those who want to drink something tropical after a training session without ending up with a sugar bomb. Pairs well with plain water or as a supplement alongside a carbohydrate source during longer exercise.