NASA Scientist Developed, Astronaut Proven
NASA Scientist Developed, Astronaut Proven
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE HYDRATING POWER OF
THE RIGHT STUFF®
THE RIGHT STUFF®
In addition to testing in the micro-gravity of outer space,
NASA scientists also conducted multiple studies (with athletes)
to assess the efficacy of the patented formula.
The following are some of those study write-ups:
NASA scientists also conducted multiple studies (with athletes)
to assess the efficacy of the patented formula.
The following are some of those study write-ups:
NASA-issued technical memoranda provide scientific support for the electrolyte formula.
- FINDING: The formula provides greater endurance (over 20% more) when compared with water or carb-containing beverages during high-intensity 30-minute exercise
- FINDING: As carbohydrates are burned, their osmotic benefits diminish so the tested carbohydrate(sugar)-beverages are less efficient at rehydration
- FINDING: Isotonic sodium solutions are more effective for restoring and increasing plasma volume than dilute sodium solutions
- Study Title: Vascular Uptake of Rehydration Fluids in Hypohydrated Men at Rest and Exercise(Exercise for 70 minutes at about 70% VO2 max)
- FINDING: The formula maintained plasma volume at rest and during 70-minutes of exercise whereas carbohydrate products did not
- Study Title: Hypervolemia in Men from Drinking Hyperhydration Fluids at Rest and During Exercise(70 minutes of exercise at approx. 70% VO2 max)
Copies of Research
Available Upon Request
Available Upon Request
OTHER NASA RESEARCH includes:
- FINDING: The formulation raised resting plasma volume significantly more than carbohydrate-containing beverages and maintained it better during a 70-minute exercise session
- Study Title: Hypervolemia in Men from Fluid Ingestion at Rest and During Exercise (Based on 70 minutes of exercise)
- FINDING: After 10 hours at 9,000+ feet of elevation, plasma volume was better maintained by the patented formula than water or carbohydrate-containing beverages
- Study Title: Sodium Chloride-Citrate Beverages Attenuate Hypovolemia in Men Resting 12 Hours at 2800 m Altitude (nearly 9,200 ft)
- Study Title: Sodium Chloride-Citrate Beverages Attenuate Hypovolemia in Men Resting 12 Hours at 2800 m Altitude (nearly 9,200 ft)
- Other Issue: Thirst, drinking behavior and "Involuntary Dehydration"
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Involuntary dehydration (delay in full restoration of a body water deficit by drinking,) occurs primarily in humans when exposed to various stresses (e.g., exercise, heat and cold, altitude, dehydration singly and in various combinations). The level of involuntary dehydration is approximately proportional to the degree of total stress imposed on the body.
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Technology Exclusively Licensed from NASA Under US Patent #5,447,730
ADDITIONAL RESEARCH (Conducted outside NASA)
- FINDING: Among trained female cyclists, drinking high sodium beverage (The Right Stuff) raises plasma volume before and persists during exercise and is associated with improved physiological status and exercise capacity along with decreased cardiac strain compared with low sodium sports drinks in warm weather conditions.
- This study is the first to investigate effects of an acute sodium load on exercise tolerance and physiological strain of endurance-trained female cyclists.
- Study Title: Pre-exercise sodium loading aids fluid balance and endurance for women exercising in the
heat, J Appl Physiol (April 26, 2007);S. Sims, Rehrer, Bell, and Cotter
- FINDING: Among trained male runners, drinking high
sodium (with sodium citrate) beverage (The Right Stuff) raises plasma volume before and
persists during exercise and is associated with improved physiological tolerance and exercise capacity compared with low sodium sports drinks in warm weather conditions.
- Study Title: Sodium Loading Aids Fluid Balance and Reduces Physiological Strain of Trained Men Exercising in the Heat: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (July 2006) S. Sims, L. Vliet, J. Cotter, N. Reher
- Study Title: Sodium Loading Aids Fluid Balance and Reduces Physiological Strain of Trained Men Exercising in the Heat: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (July 2006) S. Sims, L. Vliet, J. Cotter, N. Reher
