This product contains 1 disputed ingredient: SenActiv® Tienchi Ginseng & Chestnut Rose Extract. Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see Ingredients below for details.
Hydrate
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Used for: endurance athletes
Summary
Transparent Labs Hydrate is a hydration product with 500mg of sodium per serving.
Strengths
- Good value at $0.75 per serving.
- Batch-tested for banned substances (NSF Certified for Sport).
Weaknesses
- No major weaknesses.
Why it scores 76
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The details
Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com
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.
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.
An electrolyte and bone mineral; sweat losses are small compared with sodium.
Iron is essential for carrying oxygen; deficiency is common in endurance athletes (especially women) and impairs performance. Supplement only if a blood test shows you need it.
May reduce exercise-related oxidative stress and modestly improve endurance performance; results are mixed.
Ginseng-type herbs are studied for energy, stress and recovery; results are mixed and many studies are small.
1 of 5 standards Pello tracks · Third-party tested for banned substances
Tested for sport
- NSF Certified for SportVerified with NSF · Oct 5, 2026 ↗
Tested for substances banned in sport, with the formula and label reviewed and the manufacturing facilities inspected.
- 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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