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

High Sodium Products
* Approx. 300 mg sodium
* Typically sugar-free
* For endurance athletes, heavy sweating, and long workouts
* Taste can be overwhelmingly salty ("ocean water" effect). For many people, 1,000 mg of sodium is more than needed and may push daily intake too high.

Lower Sodium Products
* Approx. 1,000 mg sodium
* Often includes 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 for daily use and is 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.