We all understand that our bodies are mostly formed of water; therefore, being hydrated is crucial and necessary for existence. We can survive on no food for longer (at least 8-14 days) than we could without water (3 days if you're lucky!).

It's hardly surprising to learn about the appeal of "smart water" in an age when there are smart TVs, phones, watches, and in some countries, smart cars. Smart water has been around for a very long time.

The Coca-Cola Company created 'SmartWater' in 1996, opening the doorway for other brands to follow suit. In 2016 PepsiCo announced LIFEWTR, their smart water brand to compete with the likes of Glaceau (who was acquired by The Coca-Cola Company) and the other big hitters within the healthy beverage arena. LIFEWTR could be found in US retail stores since February 2017. In 2020 The Coca-Cola Company announced its partnership with Gal Gadot and large-scale marketing investment for this decade. It's safe to say "smart water" and the like will be around for quite some time.

"Smart water" is simply mineral-enhanced water that has been fortified with additional nutrients and electrolytes. So, you don’t just boost your hydration levels, but you also get additional health advantages.

But what electrolytes are there in smart water? Smart water is not the same as energy or sports drinks. In reality, it contains electrolytes rather than taste enhancers.

This type of vitamin and mineral-infused water is ideal for:

• Dehydration

• Electrolyte loss as a result of high activity levels

• High temperatures

The most typical electrolytes found in smart water are potassium, calcium, and magnesium. However, if you intend to purchase said items, you should carefully verify the components on the bottle label. If it contains sweeteners, artificial colors, flavoring, or additional calories, it might not be the best choice for your health; instead, stick to plain water.

Electrolytes are organically produced minerals with an electric charge that play an important role in various processes. Among these functions are:

• Electrolytes are needed for transmitting nerve impulses, which are utilized to interact with various sections of the body.
• Handling muscular contractions: Electrolytes assist muscle fibers in moving over one another during muscle contraction, especially cardiovascular contractions. They also aid in muscular relaxation following contractions.
• Internal pH level balance: Your blood's pH should be kept between 7.35 and 7.45. Electrolytes aid in pH regulation.
• Balancing hydration levels: Electrolytes maintain water equilibrium in your body through osmosis. It is a critical function because overloaded cells might rupture, and dehydrated cells can shrivel up.

Any imbalance might have a negative impact on these systems.

Each day, electrolytes are lost, but the deficiency may be made up with a well-balanced diet. On the other hand, people who engage in vigorous physical activity might lose significantly more electrolytes than the average person owing to excessive perspiration.

But it's not the only way of losing electrolytes; you also lose a lot of electrolytes when you have a fever, have diarrhea, or are exposed to the sun for lengthy periods. These variables might produce a dangerous imbalance in your electrolyte levels. Therefore it's critical to restore them as quickly as possible.

This can be accomplished in a variety of ways:

• Watermelon, bananas, spinach, avocados, coconut water, milk, and other electrolyte-rich meals and beverages are recommended.
• Add an electrolyte hydration supplement to your water, such as Keppi.
• Purchase a bottle of smart water filled with electrolytes and minerals.
• Drink water that has been flavored with fresh fruit.

"Smart water" is good for you, but the argument can be made that so is drinking normal tap water. Nonetheless, Smartwater has some benefits. If you don't like drinking water because of the taste, Smartwater might be able to help you there. Smartwater, as described by people who love it, has a pleasant crisp taste which can make drinking water more palatable.

Smartwater also offers several options to choose from. You have the choice of Smartwater +, Smartwater Alkaline, Flavored Smartwater, and finally Smartwater Antioxidants. These might have tailor-made benefits, but they don't seem to have major health benefits that you won't get when drinking average bottled water or tap water.

The primary objective with Smartwater appears to be to provide great-tasting water that is matched to your hydration requirements, and with the variety of Smartwater on the market, this seems to be the case. This may, however, be readily accomplished simply by replacing your electrolyte levels after intense exercise.

The type of electrolytes in both options will vary depending on the brand. If you plan to use "smart water" as your go-to hydration you will need to identify which electrolytes are in your preferred brand, how much of each it contains, and what other ingredients are included to ensure you are not consuming artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or added sugars. Any infused water with calories and extra sugar is not a better option during workouts or other activities.

So, between smart water and normal water what's our preferred method of hydration? While both have benefits, we firmly believe that the simplest and most effective approach to replace electrolytes is Keppi! Our Keppi's electrolyte hydration supplement tastes delicious and delivers hydration with six electrolytes and trace minerals. What's the best part? It has no sugar, calories, or carbohydrates and is flavored and colored using natural plant-based ingredients!