Hydra-ELITE 30 sachets, 5.4 g each, YAMAMOTO

Hydra ELITE is a dietary supplement containing plant extracts, taurine, and glutamine peptides. Zinc supports normal protein synthesis and the normal metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids, and vitamin A. Chlorine supports normal digestion by promoting the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

Every athlete knows how important it is to stay properly hydrated in order to achieve peak performance, maintain metabolic health, and support muscle growth.

Water plays specific, vital roles within our bodies: *Regulator of cell volume (a hydrated cell is a healthy and efficient cell);

• A solvent in a myriad of metabolic reactions
• Body temperature regulation (thermoregulation)
• Nutrient transport
• Elimination of metabolic waste
• Lubricant for anatomical structures and regions.

Regardless of the type of physical activity—whether mild or intense—the maintenance of physiological processes, and thermoregulation in particular, leads to significant fluid loss, which can compromise performance and even seriously affect the athlete’s health.

One of the key factors every athlete must focus on is maintaining adequate hydration in conjunction with proper electrolyte balance, because “water” alone is not enough. The presence of electrolytes is essential.   A vast body of scientific evidence, along with established clinical literature, demonstrates that dehydration is a major cause of negative effects on performance, significantly increasing fatigue and impairing mental clarity and cognitive function. All of this is significantly exacerbated in hot or cold environments. For performance to be impaired, particularly in terms of aerobic/muscular endurance, the threshold for fluid loss is 2% of initial body weight. When this threshold is exceeded, the main observable physiological changes include an increase in core body temperature, an elevated heart rate due to reduced circulating blood volume, increased glycogen consumption, and impaired metabolic and nervous system functions. Thresholds reaching 4% or 5–6% result not only in the onset of cramps but also in the risk of compromising the athlete’s health, with the possible occurrence of collapse or even severe cardiovascular events. Regarding anaerobic performance, recent scientific studies indicate that dehydration may impair muscle contractile capacity and lead to faster fatigue. In this regard, within the field of bodybuilding, it is essential to remember a biochemical principle that “a hydrated cell is a healthy, efficient, and anabolic cell.” A dehydrated cell loses functionality and, conversely, enters a "catabolic" state. Maintaining proper cellular hydration means promoting greater cellular volume, thereby creating a more favorable environment for protein synthesis and counteracting the catabolism of muscle proteins. To facilitate the entry of water into the cell and thus increase its volume, osmolytes are needed—molecules (electrolytes) that “draw” water into it. Specifically, these include elements such as sodium, magnesium, and potassium, as well as chloride, calcium, and phosphorus. Sodium is a key factor in maintaining plasma volume (just try working out in a sodium-depleted state and notice how little blood reaches the muscles...), while magnesium, present in various chemical reactions, ensures the proper functioning of the sodium-potassium pump, where sodium exits the cell while potassium enters it, keeping the cell hydrated and enabling it to perform its physiological functions efficiently.

After a workout or training session, one of the top priorities is to replenish the electrolytes lost through thermoregulation, combined with the intake of nutrients essential for recovery. It is also important to remember that proper hydration promotes nervous system recovery by facilitating the transition from an activated sympathetic nervous system (“fight or flight”) to its deactivation, promoting the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system—the state that facilitates recovery, healing, digestion, and rest.
"For me, as a top trainer, a hydration maintenance product is essential for every aspect, from training performance to recovery and the overall well-being of every athlete. For this reason, thanks to the collaboration with the research and development department at Yamamoto® Nutrition, I strongly advocated for the inclusion of Hydra ELITE."   Neil "Yoda" Hill Hydra ELITE, part of the new "Neil Hill Approved" series, was created to support the needs of every athlete who must stay hydrated—even multiple times a day—so that all electrolytes, amino acids, and antioxidants can promote the physiological processes that drive our bodies to peak performance, especially during the post-recovery phases.
Hydra ELITE is not a "simple" classic mineral salt supplement, but offers much more to support the physiological processes an athlete must undergo to stay hydrated and efficient, in a more comprehensive and effective way.
Hydra ELITE not only provides magnesium and potassium in citrate form (present), but is characterized by the highly bioavailable electrolytes derived from dehydrated coconut water, which is already known for its thirst-quenching effect; it delivers a range of valuable elements for the electrolyte-salt balance of the body subjected to intense exertion and sweating. Added to this pleasant beverage are chlorides and zinc, which are particularly depleted after intense sweating due to prolonged exertion or exposure to high or very low temperatures.
Hydra ELITE also provides two amino acids that are crucial for maintaining physiological cellular hydration: Alani-L-glutamine, a dipeptide form of L-glutamine with higher solubility and significantly better absorption, and L-taurine, in addition to the premium Spectra™ blend.
Spectra™ is a blend based on natural extracts derived exclusively from fruits and vegetables, which acts as a new element supporting the body’s antioxidant health. After intense training, the body experiences a drastic increase in oxidative stress and the proliferation of free radicals; when excessive, these can slow recovery, reduce immune system efficiency, and increase susceptibility to injury. This natural “pool” of compounds, in addition to demonstrating a significant reduction in free radicals, promotes increased oxygen consumption at the cellular level and by mitochondria, improving extracellular H₂O₂ concentration, and reducing the magnitude of the TNF-α-induced inflammatory response, as well as improving conditions related to vasodilation (essential for tissue oxygenation with blood rich in oxygen and nutrients and for the removal of metabolic waste) thanks to increased levels of nitric oxide.