Hydration Science

The Ultimate in Hydration!

H20 Overdrive Benefits:

Only 5grams of Sugar
24 Grams of Carbohydrates
148 calories per 20 oz. serving
3 Grams of Fiber per Serving

The unique formulation of H2O Overdrive quenches your body's thirst at the cellular level and satisfy's your need for hydration with remarkable taste and nutritional balance.

First - you have to really understand what hydration is and what your body needs for optimal performance. Beyond what we have been led to believe by some crafty marketing folks and by big food companies selling sugar water as "hydration". Do a label read and you will find most all products sold as "sports beverages" for hydration or rehydration, recovery and energy all contain HUGE amounts of sugar and they try and hide this massive amount of sugar and calories through clever labeling, where they make that 20 ounce bottle 2.5 servings per container. When was the last time you picked up 20 ounces of fluid after strenuous exercise or activity and said to yourself "well - this bottle is 2 and a half servings so I can only drink half of it"...say what!!! Read the label - you will be surprised when you see that bottle of Gatorade is delivering 32 grams of sugar per 20 ounce bottle...or that Vitamin Water is supplying you with 32 grams of sugar and that Red Bull a whopping 60 grams of sugar if you were to drink 20 ounces of it. That is A LOT of sugar.

Think about it - 35 grams of sugar actually cancels out all of the calories burned on a 20 minutes run...so where is the benefit????

High amounts of sugar cause insulin spikes - this is when insulin is secreted in large quantities in a very short period of time - these spikes in turn trigger the "negative side" of insulin - wherein most of these excess simple carbohydrates are converted from "energy producing" to being stored as fats in the adipose tissue under the stimulus of insulin. To state it more simply - these "extra sugar calories" trigger a down pouring of insulin - that causes these "sugar calories" to be stored as fat instead of as energy. Which in turn can result in weight gain instead of weight loss and can promote diabetes, tooth decay, stalls weight loss and actually increases weight gain. Sugar is the last thing you want in a real sports beverage, hydration or rehydration drink.

What you need is protein, carbs, electrolytes, specific amino acids, vitamins and minerals. With H2O Overdrive, the formula itself stimulates and promotes the uptake of the fluids and nutrients to be drawn "inside" the cells, resulting in true cellular level hydration / rehydration. To "hydrate" at the cellular level is to supply fluid, electrolytes and nutrients to the cells prior to exercise or activity - this is to hydrate. Rehydration at the cellular level is to "replenish" or replace fluids, electrolytes and nutrients after exercise or activity (hence, cellular hydration / cellular rehydration). Years of extensive research has shown the importance of consuming a combination of protein and carbohydrates for restoring the body after exercise or strenuous sports activity. Further advanced study showed that replenishing the body's minerals and electrolytes lost through these strenuous activities is also paramount for recovery and further scientific research and analysis has shown how minerals and electrolytes combined with carbohydrates and protein are far more effective for rehydrating the body and replenishing vital glycogen stores for recovery and muscle repair than simple water or electrolyte and carbohydrate drinks that do not contain protein.

The Science

Let's distinguish between "hydration", "rehydration" and "cellular rehydration" and "cellular hydration". In simple terms most people confuse or equate "hydration" and "rehydration" as being one in the same. Hydration is "before" exercise or activity and rehydration is "after" exercise or activity. That in mind, the terms rehydration in their most basic sense in the minds of the majority of consumers relates to the replenishment of water, electrolytes, or a combination of water and electrolytes lost through exercise, strenuous activity or dehydration. This is the replenishment of electrolytes "outside" of the cells. Hydration would be the loading of fluids prior to strenuous exercise or activity. Again, this occurs "outside" of the cells.

Whereas true "cellular rehydration" or "cellular hydration" is the chemical process that occurs at the cellular level (inside the cell) - where in the cell is hydrated directly and as the cells swell up (with the proper nutrients), it triggers an anabolic mechanism in the body, which is a healing mechanism. It is accompanied by positive nitrogen balance, protein synthesis, and growth hormone release. In simpler terms - it means the body begins immediately "healing itself" or better stated - it begins "recovery". Muscles begin their recovery, tissue begins repair, energy is restored and the body begins to "recharge" itself - it recovers more fully and completely - physiologically and physically.

Cellular hydration also results in a reduction of cell acidity, reduced autoimmune response, increased fat burning, DNA repair, and increased resistance to viruses. H2O Overdrive is formulated to stimulate and support cellular rehydration (cellular hydration) without unnecessary sugar and calories.

Based on extensive scientific research and numerous published studies, the team at Innovative Health Solutions developed the unique proprietary formula for H2O Overdrive to provide effective rehydration, boost energy and sports performance and aid muscle recovery. Hydration research studies have demonstrated the positive proof that a precise ratio of protein and carbohydrates promotes cellular rehydration and supports muscle recovery, including a recent study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism which measured the effectiveness of three different beverages in rehydrating athletes. This particular study was conducted on 13 endurance athletes who drank either (a) water or (b) a carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drink or (c) a protein-carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drink or water after losing 2.5% of their body weight through exercise-induced sweat loss. Investigators found that the protein-carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drink rehydrated athletes 15% better than the carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drink and some 40% better than water. Previous studies have also shown that a carbohydrate-protein sports drink, when compared to a conventional carbohydrate-only sports drink or electrolyte only sports drink improves endurance, reduces post-exercise muscle damage and even improves performance in a subsequent exercise bout or sports event. All of this combined scientific data and research supports the development of our unique proprietary formula.

A product with added benefit - We have formulated a product that delivers more than the competition. We have formulated a beverage that is more than just an energy drink, more than an electrolyte drink and much more than a carbohydrate drink. We have formulated the perfect blend of essential nutrients into one great tasting beverage that is like no other on the market today. We have created a new "sub-category" of functional beverage”we have created the future of hydration.

Overdrive Carbohydrate Complex - a precise blend of low glycemic response rice oligodextrins, maltodextrin, fructose, glucose and glycerol designed to deliver a balanced longer lasting boost of energy and glycogen replenishment in combination with a balanced ratio of protein to facilitate cellular rehydration, optimized glycogen resynthesis, balanced insulin and nutrient metabolism and enhanced protein synthesis.

Overdrive Essential Mineral Complex

Zinc - is an important co factor in at least 45 different enzyme systems. To athletes one of the most important of these systems is protein synthesis. Zinc is necessary for cell growth and rapid proliferation. High protein diets and increased muscle workload increase the body's need for zinc.
Copper - is essential in the formation of red blood cells, bone, hemoglobin and elastin and is instrumental in the healing process and in energy production.
Biotin - is essential for the synthesis of proteins and fatty acids and in the metabolism of carbohydrates.
Iodine - is a trace mineral that plays an important role in good health; in its formation with thyroxine (a thyroid hormone) it regulates the body's basal metabolic rate (BMR). Iodine also plays an important role in the metabolism of excess fat.
Manganese - is essential for strong connective tissue and is needed for fat and protein metabolism, as well as regulation of your blood sugar (blood glucose) levels and in energy production.
Chromium - is necessary for the utilization of protein and in nutrient transmission and is involved in the metabolism of glucose and is needed in the production of energy.
Selenium - is a very powerful antioxidant that prevents the formation of free radicals, which can cause damage to the body. Selenium also holds an essential role in maintaining muscle integrity.
Molybdenum - is essential to our well-being; however it is a very rare trace mineral that is necessary for nitrogen (protein) metabolism and it also promotes normal cellular function.

Overdrive Amino Acid & Nutrient Complex

Taurine - is an L-chain amino acid that is essential as a building block in all amino acids. Research has shown its role in elevating mood, mental alertness, reaction time as well as its importance in osmoregulation (the balancing of water and mineral salts in the blood). It is also necessary for the proper digestion of food and in the absorption of vitamins and plays a vital role in the digestion of fat.
Arginine - is an essential L-chain amino acid that helps the body retain more nitrogen - and nitrogen plays a vital role in muscle synthesis. Arginine has also shown substantial support of NOS (nitric oxide synthase) the body's natural healing and recovery process.
Glycine - is an L-chain amino that is the third amino acid in the chain of formation for glutathione. Glycine retards muscle degeneration by supplying additional creatine to the muscles.
BCAA's: Branch chain amino acids are the essential amino acids Leucine, Iso-leucine and Valine and research has shown their importance in protecting the muscles through prolonged workouts or strenuous workloads as well as their role in protein synthesis, protecting against muscle protein degradation and in supporting cognitive response and mental alertness.
Leucine - is an essential amino acid that lowers elevated blood sugar levels and aids in the healing of bones, skin, muscle fiber and tissue. Leucine comprises eight percent of all body proteins. It stimulates protein synthesis and insulin secretion from the pancreas (which in turn stimulates the entrance of amino acids into the muscle tissue).
Iso-leucine - is an essential amino acid that is needed for hemoglobin formation and also assists in stabilizing and regulating blood sugar and energy levels.
Valine - is an essential L-chain amino acid that is essential for the body's hydrogen and nitrogen balances. It is vital for proper muscle metabolism and for proper tissue repair and growth.
Betaine- is necessary for adequate absorption of protein, calcium, vitamin B12 and also plays an important role in the health of the cardiovascular system.
Choline - is an important vitamin for cognitive clarity and is essential for the maintenance of a sharp, alert mind and memory. Choline is also important in supporting the reduction of bodyfat.
Inositol - like choline is another B complex factor and supports thermogenesis, the body's own natural fat burning process.

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