Hydration Basics - The Right Stuff

We all have hydration receptors throughout our body (both within the cells and extra-cellular)

These receptors ensure our bodies maintain homeostasis or equilibrium (prevent dehydration)

There are many causes of dehydration including, but not limited to: exercise, altitude, low humidity environments, heat exposure and illness

There are three, generally accepted, stages of dehydration:

Mild (loss of 1-5% of body weight)
Moderate (6-9%)
Severe (10% or more)

Various scientific studies suggest that as little as a 2% decline in hydration can result in up to a 10% reduction in athletic performance. With dehydration (which includes changes in sodium levels), side effects can include:

Headaches, dizziness or light-headedness
Muscles cramping
Thirst or dry mouth
Muscle Fatigue
Deep or rapid breathing
Low blood pressure and/or weak pulse
Temperature drop (especially the extremities)
Dry eyes
Confusion or Disorientation

The Right Stuff helps prevent and relieve the symptoms associated with dehydration better than any other formula tested by NASA!

	Sugar-Free: Based on the NASA-research, The Right Stuff does not contain any sugar, which slows gastric emptying that slows the rate of absorption into the body. The Right Stuff only uses a small amount of sweetener, to help cut the saltiness. Some flavor versions (Lemonade and Cherry Lime) are naturally-sweetened with stevia and monk fruit. The other flavors are sweetened with a small amount of sucralose (the sweetener in Splenda®).
	GMO-Free: The Right Stuff contains no ingredients from genetically-modified organisms
	Vegan: The Right Stuff is vegan. The formula contains no dairy, meat or shellfish nor any nut ingredients.
	Gluten-Free: A gluten intolerance is the body’s inability to digest or break down the gluten protein found in wheat and certain other grains. Gluten intolerance (also known as a gluten sensitivity) can range from a mild sensitivity to gluten to full-blown celiac disease. The Right Stuff formula does not contain any ingredients (grains, starches or flours) that contain gluten nor does it source any ingredients that come gluten-containing grains or starches.
	NSF Certified For Sport: The Right Stuff® is tested and certified as a participant in the NSF Certified for Sport® program. It was created to meet the growing demands of athletes, coaches, sports dietitians and healthcare professionals to certify that sports nutrition products are safe and free from banned substances. Leading sports organizations (e.g., NFL, MLB, NHL, PGA and LPGA) are supporters of this program. From approval of raw materials to formulation and label claim review through rigorous testing of final products, NSF ensures the products you consume are safe and contain exactly what’s listed on the label. The NSF Certified for Sport® Mark confirms that every batch of The Right Stuff® undergoes stringent laboratory testing for content, purity and contains no heavy metals, banned substances or other adulterants. To learn more, visit www.nsfsport.com.