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U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: " SHARE Report Sets Dietary Intake Levels for Water, Salt, and Potassium To Maintain Health and Reduce Chronic Disease Risk"
Rutgers University: "Signs You are not Drinking Sufficient Water"
FDA: "CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21"
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology: "Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications"
Stat Pearls Publishing: "Biochemistry, Collagen Synthesis"
USDA: "Coffee"
Journal of Physiological Anthropology: "Effects of L-theanine or caffeine intake on changes in blood pressure under physical and psychological stresses"
NIHL "Magnesium"
American Academy of Pediatrics: "How to Reduce Added Sugar in Your Child’s Diet: AAP Tips"
American Academy of Pediatrics: "Choose Water for Healthy Hydration"
CDC: "Know Your Limit for Added Sugars"
Water flavorings make it easier to drink more water and stay hydrated
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The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends people assigned male at birth (AMAB) get 15.5 cups of water each day and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) drink 11.5 cups of water daily. This amount increases if you live in a hot climate or are physically active. Physical signs you need to drink more water, according to Rutgers University, include:
Feelings of thirst or a dry, sticky mouth Dry skin Headaches or migraines Feeling tired and lack of energy Constipation Chronic urinary tract infections
Physical signs you need to drink more water, according to Rutgers University, include:
Feelings of thirst or a dry, sticky mouth
Dry skin
Headaches or migraines
Feeling tired and lack of energy
Constipation
Chronic urinary tract infections
Visit Page https://www.truelemon.comTrue Lemon is made out of crystallized lemon, which is a mixture of citric acid, lemon oil and lemon juice. Image Credit: True Lemon
Image Credit: True Lemon
Budget-friendly Zero calories No unnecessary ingredients
Limited flavors Can potentially trigger heartburn in sensitive people
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Pop a flavor cartridge into the branded lid, and you've got yourself days' worth of delicious flavored water.
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Image Credit: Cirkul
Comes in a variety of flavors Zero calories Has caffeinated options Has vitamins and other functional ingredients Affordable
Some flavors contain the artificial sweetener sucralose It only works with the Cirkul water bottle lid
Cirkul ($3.75 per cartridge)
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You can find Hint flavored waters in many drugstores and grocery stores.
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Image Credit: Hint
Over 18 flavors to choose from No mixing; ready to drink Naturally flavored Zero calories
Not convenient to carry It takes up a lot of space
Keep a pack of Nuun's electrolyte tablets in your gym bag.
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Image Credit: Nuun
Only 1 gram of sugar Replenishes electrolytes with magnesium, potassium and sodium No artificial colors or sweeteners Informed Choice Certified
Not a complete post-workout drink as it’s too low in carbs Some customer reviews claim the tablets stick together, making them difficult to separate in the tube
Current research shows collagen supports increased skin elasticity, hydration and dermal collagen density in aging skin.
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Contains electrolytes and collagen to support skin and hydration Only 1 gram of added sugar 100% DV of vitamin C
Expensive Not suitable for vegan or vegetarian diets
Stur is sweetened with stevia rather than artificial sugar.
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Image Credit: Stur
Zero calories No artificial sweeteners or ingredients Several flavors available
Some customer reviews state that the stevia taste is strong and overpowers the flavors
Switch up your morning cup of joe for this refreshing lemon water flavoring.
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Image Credit: Hydrant
Includes electrolytes Caffeine and L-theanine for steady energy and focus No artificial flavors, sweeteners or stevia
4 grams of added sugar
Sweetened with stevia and flavored and colored with plants, Ultima is a great way to drink more water.
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Image Credit: Ultima
Zero calories or sugar No artificial colors or flavors Flavored and colored with plants Vegan and gluten-free
Only a small amount of sodium, which may not be enough to replace high rapid fluid losses
One serving of True Lemon Kids has only 2 grams of added sugars compared to 27 grams in the same amount of soda.
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Naturally flavored and colored Seven flavors to choose from 25% DV for vitamins A, C and E
Has 2 grams of added sugar
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U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: " SHARE Report Sets Dietary Intake Levels for Water, Salt, and Potassium To Maintain Health and Reduce Chronic Disease Risk"
Rutgers University: "Signs You are not Drinking Sufficient Water"
FDA: "CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21"
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology: "Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications"
Stat Pearls Publishing: "Biochemistry, Collagen Synthesis"
USDA: "Coffee"
Journal of Physiological Anthropology: "Effects of L-theanine or caffeine intake on changes in blood pressure under physical and psychological stresses"
NIHL "Magnesium"
American Academy of Pediatrics: "How to Reduce Added Sugar in Your Child’s Diet: AAP Tips"
American Academy of Pediatrics: "Choose Water for Healthy Hydration"
CDC: "Know Your Limit for Added Sugars"
