This product contains 1 disputed ingredient: BCAA 2:1:1. Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see Ingredients below for details.
Max Hydration
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Used for: endurance athletes
Summary
Edge Nutrition Max Hydration is a carbohydrate drink mix with 41g of carbs per serving.
Strengths
No standout strengths.
Weaknesses
- No third-party banned-substance certification listed.
- Expensive at $2.39 per serving.
Why it scores 49
How scoring works →Independent analysis No brand partnerships
The details
Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com
Glucose-based carbs plus fructose use two separate gut transporters, allowing intakes up to ~90g/hr with less stomach upset than a single sugar.
Sodium is the main electrolyte lost in sweat; replacing it supports fluid balance in long or hot sessions.
An electrolyte involved in muscle and nerve function; sweat losses are much smaller than sodium's.
An electrolyte and bone mineral; sweat losses are small compared with sodium.
Magnesium supports muscle and nerve function and sleep; many athletes fall short of the recommended intake. Supplementing helps mainly when intake is low. Glycinate and malate forms are well absorbed and gentle on the stomach.
Supports immune function and acts as an antioxidant; moderate doses may reduce colds during heavy training, while very high doses may blunt training adaptations.
Leucine, isoleucine and valine; on their own they build muscle less well than complete protein or all the essential amino acids, and reduce soreness only slightly.
Raises nitric oxide and may modestly improve high-intensity performance at 3–6g; lower doses are less studied.
A natural source of caffeine; count it towards your total caffeine intake. Caffeine at around 3mg per kg of body weight improves endurance.
0 of 5 standards Pello tracks · No third-party banned-substance testing listed
Tested for sport
- NSF Certified for Sport
- Informed Sport
- Cologne List
Food & sourcing
- USDA Organic
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Diet claims
- Vegan: not stated
Brand or retailer label claim, not a certification.
- Gluten-free: yes
Brand or retailer label claim. In the US a gluten-free label means under 20 ppm gluten.
- Dairy-free: yes
From the allergen list, where one is available.
Certifications are as listed on the product's page at The Feed. NSF Certified for Sport is also checked against NSF's own database. Certifications can lapse, so check the certifier's search before you rely on one, especially if you're drug tested.
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