Hydration: Why It Matters - And How To Do It Right

Hydration affects everything: energy, digestion, mood, athletic performance, recovery — even how you feel the morning after a few drinks. At KSP, we believe in making your hydration simple, effective, and pleasant. Because really — your hydration supplement shouldn’t taste like ocean water.

What to Look For in an Electrolyte Supplement

To do its job well, a hydration or electrolyte supplement should:

• Replenish key electrolytes lost through sweat or dehydration (sodium, potassium, magnesium, etc.)
• Have an appropriate balance of electrolytes so you’re not overdoing one at the expense of others
• Be palatable — so you’ll actually drink it (low “salty,” balanced flavor)
• Avoid excessive sugar or unnecessary additives, when possible

Category	Sodium Per Serving	Sugar/Additives	Best Use Case	Potential Drawbacks
High Sodium Products	Approx. 1,000 mg sodium	Typically sugar-free	Endurance athletes, heavy sweating, long workouts	Taste can be overwhelmingly salty ("ocean water" effect). For many people, 1,000 mg sodium is more than needed and may push daily intake too high.
Lower Sodium Products	Approx. 300 mg sodium	Often include 7-9g of sugar per serving	Mild dehydration, light activity, post-travel, or recovery after illness	Extra sugar adds calories and may not be ideal for everyone. Still contributed to daily sodium intake.
KSP	Balanced, moderate sodium	No unnecessary sugar	Everyday hydration, workouts, travel, and even hangover recovery	Formulated for balance, not designed to replace extremely high sweat losses like ultra endurance events.

KSP was designed to for daily use and are the perfect middle ground: enough electrolytes to help your body rehydrate, without leaving you bloated, sugar-loaded, or feeling like you just drank saltwater.

Why Too Much Sodium Can Be a Problem

While sodium is essential, too much has risks:

• Raises blood pressure by causing fluid retention (CDC)
• Increases heart disease & stroke risk (PMC)
• Strains kidneys as they work harder to filter sodium (Davita)
• Causes bloating & swelling from fluid retention
• Impacts salt-sensitive individuals more strongly (AHA)

Hydration and Hangovers

Alcohol dehydrates the body and throws electrolytes out of balance. That’s why hangovers often bring headaches, fatigue, and thirst.

• Balanced electrolytes + water help restore what alcohol depletes.
• Moderate sodium with potassium aids recovery without overdoing salt.
• Too much sodium late at night can make you feel worse — bloated, swollen, or extra thirsty.

How KSP Helps

KSP is built with four priorities:

1. Moderate sodium — enough to hydrate, not overload.
2. Balanced electrolytes — sodium, potassium, magnesium, all in the right ratio.
3. Clean taste — never like ocean water.
4. Everyday versatility — for workouts, daily hydration, travel, or hangover recovery

Final Word

Hydration is more than water — it’s about restoring electrolytes in balance. High-sodium products can feel overwhelming, lower-sodium ones often add sugar, but KSP was designed to give you the middle ground: effective hydration, great taste, and everyday usability. Because in hydration — and in life — balance is everything.