Hydration and Exercise: What’s the Link?
Exercise and hydration are inseparable partners in the quest for optimal physical performance. While the benefits of regular exercise are well-known, the critical role of hydration in enhancing workout efficiency is often underestimated. Water is the cornerstone of bodily functions, influencing energy production, thermoregulation, and nutrient delivery. For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, inadequate hydration can quickly derail performance, leading to fatigue, cramping, and possible injury. In 2023, the hydration category of the sports nutrition industry grew by an incredible 15.8%. Demand is continuing to grow for enhanced hydration solutions that both replenish lost fluids and support sustained mental energy levels. Enter enXtra, a caffeine-free mental energy supplement that pairs seamlessly with sports hydration beverages. enXtra empowers businesses to innovate their formulations and meet the needs of today’s discerning fitness consumers.
How Does Hydration Affect Fitness?
Hydration directly influences every aspect of physical and mental performance. During exercise, the body generates heat, which triggers the release of sweat to help regulate temperature. This natural cooling process, however, comes at the cost of fluid loss. Without timely replenishment, there is a risk for dehydration, impairing endurance, strength, and mental focus.
When the body loses as little as 2% of its water content, athletes may experience a decline in performance. Dehydration thickens the blood, making it harder for the heart to pump oxygen and nutrients to working muscles. It also disrupts electrolyte balance, which is vital for muscle contraction and nerve function. Proper hydration before and during workouts maintains the body’s water balance and optimizes the athlete’s capacity to push through tough workouts.
The Importance of Hydration for Fitness Formulations
What consumers expect from hydration drinks has graduated from just replenishment post-exercise to also include supporting cognition and mental performance as well.
This is where OmniActive’s enXtra becomes a game-changer. A botanical caffeine-free mental energy ingredient, enXtra complements hydration solutions by delivering clinically tested cognitive support. It supports alertness, improves mental focus, and sustains attention without disrupting hydration or common side effects of caffeine, such as the phenomenon known as the “caffeine crash.”
Benefits of enXtra for Hydration
enXtra offers a unique value proposition for hydration-based fitness formulations. Derived from Alpinia galanga, a botanical extract, enXtra is backed by clinical studies demonstrating its ability to help sustain mental energy and focus. Here’s why it’s an essential addition to hydration products:
Fully Water Soluble
When adding supplements to sports beverages, the ingredients need to be fully water-soluble in order for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to receive the greatest possible experience. enXtra is fully water soluble and can be used alone or safely in combination with other nootropics, including caffeine, to offer a broader benefit for mental energy. While ideal for ready-to-drink (RTD) supplements, the highly versatile enXtra can be added to powders, stick packs, gummies, bars, capsules, and tablets as well.
Great Organoleptic Profile
It can be challenging to find a supplement for energy beverages that can maintain a consistent, high level of quality. enXtra has an excellent organoleptic profile, the perfect pairing for a wide variety of sports beverages. The solvent-free extraction process undertaken by OmniActive preserves the bioactives during manufacturing. Each batch of enXtra is tested to ensure it conforms to the highest quality standards.
Increased Mental Focus and Attention
enXtra may increase attention by targeting cognitive processes. In one study, individuals who were administered a single dose of 300mg of enXtra were reported to have shown an error rate decline from baseline at one hour, which continued to remain low at three hours and five hours after receiving the dose, suggesting improved attention and accuracy during an activity.
May Sustain Alertness
With enXtra, fitness enthusiasts and athletes may experience up to 5 hours of sustained alertness without relying on caffeine. In one study, enXtra significantly increased alertness within one hour from the time of consumption. The benefit was sustained three hours as well as five hours after ingestion of enXtra.
Does Not Disrupt Sleep Cycles
While enXtra may increase attention, focus, and sustained mental alertness, it does not do so at the expense of sleep cycles. Clinical studies have demonstrated that enXtra has no impact on heart rate, blood pressure, or sleep/sleep-wake cycles, demonstrating it to be a safe supplement.
Hydration Powder and Drinks with enXtra
The combination of hydration and focus supplementation has revolutionized the sports nutrition market. Imagine a hydration formulation that replenishes lost fluids while sustaining mental focus, attention, and alertness for hours—all without the use of caffeine.
Formulating products with enXtra ensures a competitive edge among the best hydration drinks. Its versatility allows seamless incorporation into a range of formats, from ready-to-mix powders to on-the-go beverages, catering to diverse consumer needs. Whether for professional athletes or weekend warriors, enXtra transforms hydration products into multi-faceted performance solutions.
Explore OmniActive’s Versatile Formulation Options
OmniActive’s award-winning, plant-based nootropic enXtra’s versatile formulation allows you to provide athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike with improved hydration while supporting cognitive and mental performance. enXtra can be used alone or synergistically with other nootropics like caffeine for added support. Whether you’re looking to create a hydration solution that fuels marathon runners or supports gym-goers in their recovery journey, enXtra ensures your hydration products stand out in a crowded market. Contact OmniActive today to learn how enXtra can elevate your formulations!