Science Behind Hydration

The Problem & The Source | The Ground Breaking Solution

hydration

hī-drā-shən [noun]

the act or process of combining or treating with water // as the introduction of additional fluid into the body

DEHYDRATION WILL PUT YOU IN THE GROUND.

30 years ago,

1 in 4

adults were chronically dehydrated1. Public health has only deteriorated since then2 - the health guidance is lacking3.
A solid hydration foundation for our bodies will combine water and electrolytes.
Missing one or both may lead to cramping, impaired performance and recovery, poor temperature and blood pressure regulation, and so much more. It is important to replenish as you use and lose water and electrolytes throughout your day.
Without a proper electrolyte-driven fluid balance, water will pass right through you. Ground's electrolytes provide you with large quantities - in strong forms and with a proper ratio - to support your body in making the most of your water.
diagram of osmosis demonstration

Behavior of Water

Water moves to solute concentration to create a proportional fluid balance. If you lack electrolytes, water may pass right through you. During activity, you use and lose electrolytes, most notably sodium. Your body also uses electrolytes around the clock in other ways, thus depleting your stores.

diagram of sodium glucose cotransport system where sodium and glucose cross a cell barrier together

Faster Absorption

Normally closed, cells will open up when sodium paired with glucose is knocking at the door in the sodium-glucose cotransport system. This movement creates an osmotic gradient where water is pulled into cells, bringing along other electrolytes with it.

Electrolyte Benefits4

  • 01 FASTER MUSCLE RECOVERY
  • 02 IMPROVED BRAIN PERFORMANCE
  • 03 DIGESTIVE HARMONY
  • 04 INCREASED ENERGY
  • 05 TEMPERATURE REGULATION
  • 06 BALANCED PH
  • 07 CRAMP PREVENTION
  • 08 DENSER BONES
  • 09 REDUCED HEADACHES

A Perfect Package to Quench Thirst

5 of the 7 essential electrolytes. All natural. Bioavailable forms. Large quantities. USA-sourced ingredients. No single-use plastics. Flavor from real fruit ingredients. Packaged by hand in Florida. No "natural" flavors. No junk. Science-backed. Amazing value.

  • 01 SALT LAKE SEA SALT
  • 02 REAL FRUIT FLAVOR
  • 03 REGENERATIVE ORGANIC CERTIFIED CANE SUGAR
  • 04 MAGNESIUM
  • 05 POTASSIUM
  • 06 CALCIUM
  • 07 TRACE MINERALS
  • 08 ZERO SUGAR OPTIONS

HYDRATION HAS EVERY RELATION

Daily

Maybe you live in a hot area and work outside. Maybe you are one of our beautiful first responders who is on their feet all day. Maybe you are re-mineralizing your reverse osmosis filtered water. Maybe you simply seek more nutrients throughout your day. All reasons are valid because electrolytes are key minerals that your body needs to function. Ground supports your days with the electrolytes you need to succeed.

girl pulling her ground electrolytes glass bottle out of her tote

Exercise

Whether you are a runner, an athlete, a weightlifter, a cyclist or a dancer does not matter. We all need hydration to keep both our muscles and our minds working properly. Between using water and electrolytes while you work and losing them as you sweat, it is crucial to replenish. Ground aids your hustle with the perfect hydration package with clean ingredients and a light flavor to help replenish and recover.

Sleep

What should someone drink before bed? A "warm glass of milk" is what we remember hearing. Milk is rich in calcium, potassium, chloride and phosphorus and also has magnesium and sodium. With its healthy fats, Ground channels the benefits of dairy and natural sugar with more electrolytes for the sweetest of dreams in our dedicated sleep formulas because hydration is important at all hours.

woman in pajamas drinking ground electrolytes for sleep from a glass mug

Focus

Stimulants, like caffeine and nicotine, are the go-to for energy, but that energy is incomplete without glucose and the electrolytes that help produce ATP. Ground always emphasizes health, which is why we created a well-rounded energy dedicated package to support your grind. Caffeine and l-theanine coupled with the proper vitamins (B3 & B8) and aminos to boost your ride, rather than crash it.

hand opening a jar of ground electrolytes

Travel

Airplane cabins are often drier than deserts, with humidity as low as 5%. Whether flying or not, we tend to forget to hydrate while traveling. This travel-induced dehydration dries out our mucous membranes which normally help fight infection, leaving us vulnerable to sickness. You can even get your water tested at TSA to bring it through security. Load up on water and electrolytes when flying to build a solid foundation for your trip.

girl drinking ground electrolytes on plane

Stand your ground against dehydration

1Taylor, K. & Tripathi, A. K. Adult Dehydration. (March 05, 2025). U.S. NLM. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555956/

2Fast Facts: Data on Water Consumption. (January 19, 2024). U.S. CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/php/data-research/fast-facts-water-consumption.html.

3Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels. (March 05, 2024). U.S. FDA. https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/daily-value-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels

410 Reasons Why Hydration is Important. (January 02, 2025). National Council on Aging. https://www.ncoa.org/article/10-reasons-why-hydration-is-important/

5Mudare et al. Crop Rotations Synergize Yield, Nutrition, and Revenue: A Meta-Analysis. (October 29, 2025). Nature Communications. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12572145/

Additional Commentary: The FDA dietary guidelines criminally under-prescribe many nutrients, such as sodium, magnesium and calcium3. Monocropping and other poor farming techniques leave our food supply devoid of naturally occurring nutrients5, forcing consumers to source supplementary minerals and vitamins.

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