Research
Read the evidence.
A curated starting point for further reading. These sources are published independently of BLNC and are shared for education only. Nothing here is a claim about our product.
Hydration & performance
3 sources- American College of Sports MedicinePosition stand: Exercise and fluid replacement.
- Sawka MN et al.Exercise and fluid replacement.Foundational review of hydration for performance.
- Cheuvront SN & Kenefick RWDehydration: physiology, assessment, and performance effects.
Sodium & sweat loss
2 sources- Baker LBPhysiology of sweat sodium losses.
- Baker LBSweating rate and sweat sodium concentration in athletes: a review of methodology and intra/interindividual variability.
Potassium
2 sources- National AcademiesDietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium.
- World Health OrganizationGuideline: Potassium intake for adults and children.
Magnesium
2 sources- NIH Office of Dietary SupplementsMagnesium, Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.
- Zhang Y et al.Can magnesium enhance exercise performance? (Review)
General hydration
2 sources- Institute of MedicineDietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate.
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)Scientific opinion on dietary reference values for water.
Individual electrolyte needs vary based on activity, climate, and diet. Every BLNC amount is printed on the label so you can make an informed choice about what you drink.