Our Ingredients

Every single element of GROUND was selected with a specific purpose in mind (click each to learn more)

Magnesium

Utah, USA

Magnesium

Food Sources

Fish, whole grains, legumes, milk, cheese

Form

Magnesium Glycinate

Source

Chelated Magnesium

Geographic Source

Utah, USA; Nevada, USA

Function

Protein synthesis, muscle contraction and relaxation, nerve transmission, blood glucose and pressure regulation (fluid balance), energy production

Why We Chose This Form

Magnesium glycinate offers high absorption compared to other forms of magnesium and ours is not buffered (mixed/cut) with cheap forms like magnesium oxide that may have adverse digestive effects (a common issue in the supplement industry).

Potassium

Ohio, USA; New Mexico, USA

Potassium

Food Sources

Avocadoes, bananas, red meat, poultry, melons, potatoes, fish, beans

Form

Potassium Chloride

Source

Mineral deposits & ocean brine

Geographic Source

New Mexico, USA; Heringen, Germany

Function

Kidney and heart function, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, just about every bodily process

Why We Chose This Form

Potassium chloride provides high bioavailability potassium and chloride.

Sodium

Utah, USA

Sodium

Food Sources

Milk, cheese, vegetables, processed foods

Form

Sodium Chloride

Source

Sea Salt

Geographic Source

Utah, USA; Bahamas; Mexico

Function

Fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction

Why We Chose This Form

Sea salt contains trace minerals and is less processed than table salt. Our salt supply is harvested through natural solar evaporation. We avoid mined salts to lessen the potential for heavy metal exposure that accompanies mined salts. During exercise, you lose sodium and chloride far more than other electrolytes, so our formulas heavily emphasize these electrolytes.

Calcium

Illinois, USA

Calcium

Food Sources

Milk, yogurt, cheese, bony fish, nuts, seeds, fortified foods

Form

Calcium Carbonate

Source

Mineral deposits

Geographic Source

Illinois, USA; Massachusetts, USA

Function

Bone and teeth strength, muscle contraction, blood vessel constriction/dilation, nerve transmission, blood clotting

Why We Chose This Form

Calcium carbonate has high elemental calcium and moderate bioavailability, however, it is best taken with food as it requires acid. Our solution to this is that the calcium carbonate reacts with the citric acid in the presence of water to form calcium citrate. Calcium citrate is a high bioavailability form of calcium that does not require stomach acid to dissolve so it can be absorbed on an empty stomach.

Chloride

Utah, USA; Ohio, USA

Chloride

Food Sources

Sea vegetables, whole grains, tomatoes, olives, red meat, fish

Form

Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride

Source

Sea Salt, Potash

Geographic Source

Utah, USA; New Mexico, USA; Bahamas; Mexico

Function

Fluid balance, blood pressure and pH regulation, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, stomach acid production

Why We Chose This Form

Sodium chloride and potassium chloride both offer ample amounts of chloride.

Bicarbonate

Wyoming, USA

Bicarbonate

Food Sources

Citrus fruits, bananas, leafy greens, processed foods

Form

Sodium Bicarbonate

Source

Mineral deposits

Geographic Source

Wyoming, USA

Function

Acid reduction, oxygen transport, fluid balance

Why We Chose This Form

Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) buffers acidity due to its alkalinity, more specifically it neutralizes lactic acid to increase athletic performance.

Lemon

Maryland, USA

Lemon

Form

Lemon oil and juice

Geographic Source

Maryland, USA

Function

Real, non-GMO fruit flavors, antioxidants, and vitamins

Why We Chose This Form

Lemon juice and lemon oil maintain naturally occurring antioxidants. We opted for real fruit ingredients with subtler tastes rather than natural flavors that are full of unhealthy carriers, stabilizers, texturizers, etc and isolate individual compounds such as limonene or linalool for the taste which lack the breadth of antioxidants.

Lime

Maryland, USA

Lime

Form

Lime oil and juice

Source

Maryland, USA

Function

Real, non-GMO fruit flavors, antioxidants, and vitamins

Why We Chose This Form

Lime juice and lime oil maintain naturally occurring antioxidants. We opted for real fruit ingredients with subtler tastes rather than natural flavors that are full of unhealthy carriers, stabilizers, texturizers, etc and isolate individual compounds such as limonene or linalool for the taste which lack the breadth of antioxidants.

Orange

Maryland, USA

Orange

Form

Orange oil and juice

Geographic Source

Maryland, USA

Function

Real, non-GMO fruit flavors, antioxidants, and vitamins

Why We Chose This Form

Orange juice and orange oil maintain naturally occurring antioxidants. We opted for real fruit ingredients with subtler tastes rather than natural flavors that are full of unhealthy carriers, stabilizers, texturizers, etc and isolate individual compounds such as limonene or linalool for the taste which lack the breadth of antioxidants.

Grapefruit

Maryland, USA

Grapefruit

Food Sources

Real, non-GMO fruit flavors, antioxidants, and vitamins

Form

Grapefruit oil and juice

Geographic Source

Maryland, USA

Function

Real, non-GMO fruit flavors, antioxidants, and vitamins

Why We Chose This Form

Grapefruit juice and grapefruit oil maintain naturally occurring antioxidants. We opted for real fruit ingredients with subtler tastes rather than natural flavors that are full of unhealthy carriers, stabilizers, texturizers, etc and isolate individual compounds such as limonene or linalool for the taste which lack the breadth of antioxidants.

Citric Acid

Maryland, USA

Citric Acid

Food Sources

Citrus fruits, pineapples, berries, tomatoes

Source

Cassava Root, Cane Sugar

Geographic Source

Maryland, USA

Function

Inhibits bacterial growth, chelates minerals, neutralizes reactive oxygen species

Why We Chose This Form

Citric acid supplements the naturally occurring citric acid in our citrus fruit ingredients to enhance their flavor. Most manufactured citric acid is derived from corn or wheat sugars; those substrates can cause digestive issues especially if they are GMO versions like BT and HT corn. Citric acid chelates calcium carbonate in our formulas to form calcium citrate which is a more bioavailable form that can be absorbed on an empty stomach.

Cane Sugar

Florida, USA

Cane Sugar

Source

Regenerative Organic Raw Sugarcane

Geographic Source

Florida, USA

Function

Supplies energy, trace minerals and antioxidants

Why We Chose This Form

Cane sugar has a lower glycemic index (GI) score compared to white sugar and glucose, so it won't induce as big of a blood sugar spike. As the body's preferred source of energy, carbohydrate (in this case from cane sugar) assists the body in relying less on stress hormones when the body feels energy is scarce (according to Dr. Ray Peat). We avoid other processed sugars and carbohydrates such as dextrose and dextrin as they are often derived from grains (which contain starch). Refined starches lack fiber and nutrients and are a major contributor to the obesity epidemic.

Stevia Leaf Extract

Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil

Stevia Leaf Extract

Source

Stevia Plant

Geographic Source

South Brazil; East China

Function

Non-cariogenic sugar substitute, antioxidant supply

Why We Chose This Form

Stevia leaf extract is a natural, no calorie, no sugar option for sweetener that can help you achieve your fitness goals while still enjoying sweetness. Far more studied than raw stevia, stevia extract aids in diabetes management and hyperglycemia. We avoided artificial sweeteners like sucralose, ace-K, and aspartame due to potential for long-term risks.