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made to match your sweat, your training and your gut.

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Our sports drinks are made with real fruit, easy on your gut, and replace what you lose in sweat.

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electrolyte booster

An easy add to your sport drink when you’re extra salty, sweaty, or hot—boosting sodium without flavor, sweeteners, or carbs.

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"amazing and game changing! flavor is awesome without being too sweet. great for any type of activity. haven’t had a bad flavor yet!"

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hydration system

Hydration isn’t one-size-fits-all. From salty sweaters to light sippers, every athlete’s needs are different. We’re making the tools to help you customize your plan to perform and feel your best.

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frequently asked questions

Why is hydration important for athletes — and what happens if you fall behind?

Staying well hydrated helps your body regulate temperature, maintain blood flow, deliver oxygen to muscles, and keep energy levels steady — all critical for performing your best. But when you sweat, you lose both fluid and electrolytes, especially sodium. If you don’t replace them, you may start to feel off: slower pace, heavy legs, increased effort, or poor recovery. The better you hydrate, the better you feel and perform.

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.

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.

How do I know how much sodium is in my sweat?

Everyone’s sweat is different. Some athletes lose as little as 400 mg of sodium per liter of sweat... others lose over 2000 mg. If you finish workouts coated in salt, crave salty foods after exercise, or feel like you're drinking plenty but still getting dehydrated, you're probably on the higher end.

The most accurate way to find your sodium loss is through a sweat test (we offer those through our Athlete Care team). But there are also simple ways to estimate it on your own. One method: weigh yourself before and after a workout. If you’re drinking to thirst and still losing more than 2–3% of your body weight, it likely means your drink isn’t salty enough to trigger enough thirst — and you may need more sodium.

You can experiment by adding [Electrolyte Booster](/content/products/electrolyte-booster "/products/electrolyte-booster"/index.html) in half-scoop increments and tracking how you feel, how much you drink, and how well you recover. When you can stay hydrated while drinking to thirst, you’ve likely found your ideal sodium range.

How much should I drink during a workout?

There’s no one-size-fits-all. A good rule is to drink to thirst during exercise and aim to replace about 75% of the fluid lost through sweat. Weighing yourself before and after a session is one way to estimate sweat loss and hydration needs.

What makes Skratch hydration different from other sports drinks?

Most sports drinks are too sweet, too fake, or too hard on your gut. Skratch is made with real fruit for light flavor, the right balance of sodium and sugar for faster absorption, and none of the artificial stuff that causes GI distress. It’s designed to replace exactly what you lose in sweat — and nothing you don’t.

Do Skratch hydration mixes include electrolytes and carbs?

Yes — our [Sport Drink Mix](/content/products/hydration-sport-drink-mix "/products/hydration-sport-drink-mix"/index.html) includes both, in the right ratio to support hydration and light fueling. But we also offer flexible options like our [Electrolyte Booster](/content/products/electrolyte-booster "/products/electrolyte-booster"/index.html) (sodium only) and [Unsweetened Sport Mix](/content/products/unsweetened-hydration-sport-drink-mix "/products/unsweetened-hydration-sport-drink-mix"/index.html)(electrolytes with no carbs) so you can build a drink that fits your effort, gut, and fueling plan.

Can I mix the different Hydration products with each other?

Definitely. [Hydration Sport Drink Mix](/content/products/hydration-sport-drink-mix "/products/hydration-sport-drink-mix"/index.html) is great on its own, but it’s also designed to be part of your broader fueling system. Add our [Electrolyte Booster](/content/products/electrolyte-booster "/products/electrolyte-booster"/index.html) for more sodium when it’s extra hot or sweaty, or pair with [High Carb Drink Mix](/content/products/super-high-carb-sport-drink-mix "/products/super-high-carb-sport-drink-mix"/index.html) or chews when you need more calories and carbs.

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