Why sodium appears in hydration products
Sodium is the major positively charged ion in fluid outside cells. It helps regulate fluid balance and contributes to normal nerve and muscle function. Because sodium is lost in sweat, it is a central part of many electrolyte formulas.
Needs vary widely with diet, activity, environment, and health status. A higher number is not automatically the right choice for every person. National Academies: Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium
What sodium bicarbonate is
Sodium bicarbonate is a compound made of sodium and bicarbonate. It is distinct from sodium chloride, even though both can supply sodium. Naming the form tells you which compound is actually in the product.
How the form affects the glass
In Regulate, sodium bicarbonate contributes sodium and also helps create the lightly carbonated character of the finished drink. That means the ingredient affects both the mineral profile and the sensory experience.
Because the drink is lightly carbonated, Regulate should be mixed with room in the bottle and opened carefully after shaking.
Sodium is one part of the system
Regulate combines sodium bicarbonate with potassium gluconate, magnesium glycinate, and calcium citrate tetrahydrate. The complete formula is designed to be read as a system rather than judged by a single mineral number.
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