Why I use NUUN active hydration products By Jesse Coombs Water is a key to life, and hydration is a key to exercise. Crucial to successful hydration is adequate amounts of electrolytes. As a college ice hockey player, I was never a fan of sugary sports drinks. Pretty much all sports drinks are created with sweet flavor and non-athletic use in mind more than crucial hydration for the hard working athlete. They are sweetened with high fructose corn syrup and full of empty calories that spike your blood sugar level only to give you an equally big crash. Luckily the smart people at NUUN created a product that adds the very important balanced electrolytes with a pleasant yet not overpowering flavor to water creating exactly what I need. When I am working my ass off and making a huge effort to accomplish something, I reach for my bottle of water with NUUN. I drink my fill knowing that I will be re-hydrated and re-plenished for that continued push through the day and into the evening that I need to stay fresh and healthy for each day to come. A lot of people make the mistake of drinking only when they are thirsty and then not drinking enough in the evening when they are tired. They then will not sleep very well and will wake up with a headache from dehydration. With NUUN tablets in my water I look forward to downing a full water bottle every chance I get to take a break. I actually crave my water and NUUN and find it very easy to stay happy, energized and fully hydrated.