SiS Hydro Tablets Cola + Caffeine
This is the only variant in the range that contains caffeine: 75 mg per tablet, comparable to a strong espresso. The SiS Hydro Tablets Cola + Caffeine combine the electrolyte formula of the standard hydro tablet with caffeine as an additional boost. Convenient if you want to start a workout or competition both hydrated and mentally alert, without having a separate coffee or energy drink. No sugar, only 3.5 kcal per tablet. Lactose, gluten, and soy-free.
What does 75 mg of caffeine provide?
Caffeine temporarily blocks adenosine receptors in your brain, the molecules that make you feel sleepy when tired. This provides a temporary feeling of alertness and a reduced perception of effort. 75 mg is a modest but functional dose, comparable to a strong espresso. It's enough to feel an effect, but not so much as to cause jitters in most people. Be aware, however: if you are sensitive to caffeine or drink this product late in the day, it will keep you awake. Use with caution.
Sodium is not just salt
Of all the electrolytes you lose through sweating, sodium accounts for the largest amounts. Depending on your body and conditions, you lose 200 to 2000 milligrams per liter of sweat. But it's not just about the quantity itself. Without enough sodium, your body retains water less effectively. You can drink large amounts of water and still remain dehydrated, because your kidneys quickly eliminate fluid if there is too little sodium in the blood. Each tablet provides 345 mg of sodium, at a concentration of 30 mmol/L in 500 ml of water. This concentration was not chosen randomly.
30 mmol/L and British sailors in Beijing
In 2008, the British Olympic sailing team sought help from SiS for hydration. Sailors sweat a lot, even if it may seem contradictory, and fluid loss in changing weather and wind conditions makes hydration difficult to manage. SiS formulated a tablet that provides exactly 30 mmol/L of sodium in 500 ml of water, the concentration that, in scientific studies, has repeatedly proven more effective than plain water for rehydration. Since then, the formula has remained almost unchanged because it works. Four electrolytes in each tablet: sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Not one, not two.
Three B vitamins, a modest but concrete addition
Vitamins B1, B2, and B6 are not the main players in this product, but they are included. Vitamins B1 and B2 contribute to the conversion of carbohydrates into energy. Vitamin B6 plays a role in protein metabolism. The amounts are modest: 0.2 mg of B1, 0.3 mg of B2, and 0.4 mg of B6 per tablet, representing 18%, 21%, and 29% of the daily reference intake, respectively. No exaggerated promises. Simply a useful supplement in a product you drink anyway.
The cola flavor stands out from other variants due to its caramel coloring and the absence of green tea extract. For those who want to combine a familiar cola flavor with hydration and a caffeine boost before starting. Not recommended for children, pregnant women, and people sensitive to caffeine.