SiS Hydro Tablets Pink Grapefruit
Pink grapefruit strikes a balance between tart and slightly sweet, and in a cold glass, that works well during exercise. SiS Hydro Tablets Pink Grapefruit contain the standard mineral formula with 345 mg of sodium, supplemented with green tea extract and a red colouring based on beetroot. Free from sugar, suitable for vegans and certified by Informed Sport. Each tablet weighs 4.5 grams and dissolves quickly, without leaving any residue in the glass.
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 8.1 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, provides 9 kcal and is suitable for vegans. Each batch is tested by Informed Sport for substances on the WADA banned list, so competitive athletes can also use it without hesitation.
The pink grapefruit variant is one of the most appreciated flavours in the range, especially among cyclists and triathletes who are looking for a slightly more bittersweet character in their bidon during long rides. It is refreshing enough to drink hour after hour without taste fatigue.