Frequently asked question
Electrolytes
Sodium
A vital mineral to maintain muscle and nerve function. One of its most important roles is its ability to regulate water and fluid balance in cells and is essential for the stimulation of muscle and nerve cells. The average sodium loss through sweating during exertion is approximately 1-3 grams per hour (equivalent to 40-120 mmol/L of sweat).
Potassium
Involved in hundreds of bodily functions including nerve impulse transmission, skeletal muscle contractility, blood pressure and cellular fluid balance making it essential for hydration support. The sodium-potassium adenosine triphosphates pump (Na-K ATMP Pump) regulates homeostasis between sodium and potassium, allowing movement in and out of cells to ensure cellular hydration and prevent excessive water intake. Hydrate+ is formulated with the ideal ratio of consumption of sodium to potassium (1:1) to infer better outcomes for cardiovascular and blood pressure health.
Magnesium
Plays a pivotal role in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, an essential mineral and electrolyte that supports muscle function, neurological health, energy metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis. Over 1 in 3 Australians are not meeting their recommended daily needs of magnesium. A magnesium deficit often manifests as muscular cramps and pain, as well as fatigue and weakness. Magnesium is required for potassium intra/extracellular balance, depletion of magnesium is associated with increased potassium efflux from cells and subsequent renal excretion. Therefore magnesium will help with ensuring potassium maintenance in the body (essential for adequate hydration).
Calcium
Calcium, the most abundant mineral in our body, plays a significant physiological role in assisting in the mineralization of strong bones, contraction of muscles, transmission of nerve impulses, and secretion of hormones. Hydrate+ uses calcium citrate which is one of the most well absorbed forms of calcium. Calcium and magnesium work synergistically for smooth muscle contraction and relaxation. Hydrate+ has considered the optimal ratio of higher calcium to magnesium to account for increased requirement of calcium in the body.
Chloride
The principal inorganic anion in the extracellular fluid compartment, and is essential in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. The body loses between 2g - 3g during long periods of sweating and without chloride, many of the other electrolytes would be unable to move through the cells. Hydrate+ uses chloride bound minerals to help maintain the osmotic balance of cells including the movement of water and solutes between fluid compartments in cells, and acid-alkaline balance.
B vitamins
Naturally derived from quinoa sprouts, B vitamins support brain function, energy production, DNA synthesis & repair and neurotransmitter signalling. Particular B group vitamins help optimise recovery and performance as well as alleviate muscle fatigue.
L-Glutamine
The most abundant amino acid in skeletal muscle tissue, and while the body produces enough to regular function, during times of stress and physical activity, the body’s demands are increased. L-Glutamine contributes to increased muscle development and maintenance and may assist with some aspects of recovery.
L-Theanine
An amino acid derived from green tea and is commonly used to help with focus, productivity, and be a co-factor to several other important neurotransmitters. L-Theanine has strong antioxidant properties to help prevent cell damage, promote deep muscle relaxation, and increase focus and cognition through alpha-brain wave activity.
Sea Buckthorn
A shrub that is a natural source of carotenoids, polyphenols, fatty acids, phytosterols, and vitamin C, E, A, B12, B6, B3, B2, B5. The active constituents have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective actions, supportive of optimal muscle recovery and reduced cellular damage.
We ship every morning, Monday to Friday from Brisbane, Qld. All orders placed before 6pm will be shipped the following morning via your chosen third party courier, Fastway or Australia Post. Once your order has been processed and shipped you will be issued with a tracking number.
Note: Fastway do not deliver to all locations. If your address in not available by Fastway, we will ship using Australia Post.
Shipping times are estimates provided by the courier. Please take into account Covid and holidays. We do not accept responsibility for delays.
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Rural Areas may take longer.
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SA - 2-5 Business days
NT - 2-5 Business days
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All Body Armour products are made in Australia. Body Armour is Australian owned and operated with its head office in Brisbane QLD.
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WHY HYPOTONIC?
A hypotonic formula has a lower concentration (osmolality) of solutes compared to the body’s fluids, making it more similar to the composition of bodily fluids. Hypotonic hydration solutions facilitates faster fluid absorption across cell membranes in the intestines, to rapidly replace fluids lost during high intensity activities, to prevent dehydration. They are typically well tolerated from a digestiv perspective, causing less gastrointestinal discomfort or bloating than other formulas.
Our Hydration+ formula contains several minerals which although are highly absorbable, some may naturally settle at the bottom of a vessel once mixed. There is no concern around efficacy or quality of our formula and we suggest shaking the formula well once mixed with water and between drinking.