Prime Hydration+ Drink Mix Sticks Ice Pop - 6 sticks x 9.7g

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The powdered version of Prime Hydration has a similar taste to the liquid version, but it may taste a bit sweeter. While the ingredients vary slightly from flavour to flavour, the two main ingredients in Prime Hydration are filtered water and coconut water from concentrate. Prime Hydration does not see itself as an energy drink, e.g., like Red Bull. It simply does not have the same ingredients (no caffeine, no taurine, and no mountains of sugar).

While it won't actively harm you, it also isn't going to magically do what it says on the bottle, according to Professor Ben Desbrow. I'm not a huge fan of artificial sweeteners, because what they are is an indigestible carbohydrate. They get into your digestive system, and we don't have the enzymes to break those sugars down," he said. Despite being caffeine-free, bottles of Prime Hydration — the one available in supermarkets — have a disclaimer on its containers, saying it's not suitable for children under the age of 15, pregnant or breastfeeding women. In this case, giving a dose of caffeine to young children who've got … developing cognitive function is not a wise idea," he said. Why are schools banning the drinks?KSI was criticised early in his YouTube career for repeatedly making jokes about sexual assault in his videos. They come in long, small sachets you rip open at the top. You then have to pour the powder into a bottle filled with 16oz of fresh water. Close the bottle, shake the contents to mix the powder with the water, and you have a Prime Hydration drink. The hydration brand co-founded by KSI and Logan Paul, Prime, has garnered widespread success since its inception. A can of Prime Energy — the drink which isn't available at supermarkets — contains almost double the legal limit. With a range of flavors to choose from, you’ll be able to find a taste that suits your preferences.

He drew international attention in 2018 when he uploaded a video from Japan that appeared to feature a recently deceased person he said died by suicide. While BCAAs are used in supplementary form to help muscle growth, Professor Desbrow said the jury was still out on their benefit to a regular person. The only downside is that you have to mix the powder in water and then drink it. With the prime hydration drink version, you can simply open the cap and start sipping the drink. But then, there are also advantages of the powder form which will be discussed at the end of this post Logan Paul has established an extremely strong following on YouTube by posting content such as pranks, daily vlogs and music videos.

Prime Hydration was created through a collaboration of two very popular YouTube streamers: Logan Paul and KSI. Each has a large fan base, creating a big hype around their product before it was even launched. They saw a place in the market for a sports drink and decided to jump in and compete with Gatorade. But how are they different and how do they compare? Read our Prime vs Gatorade article here. Prime Hydration is a sports drink, but also called a lifestyle drink – as not everyone who enjoys Prime Hydration is an active sports person. This drink is also very popular within gaming and streaming circles. Logan Paul, a co-founder of Prime Hydration, thinks that the ice pop flavor is one of the best in the product line. How Does It Compare To The Liquid Version? Some of these compounds interact with your gut biome in your lower intestines, and we just don't know a lot about what effect that has."

And with a generous serving of electrolytes, including potassium, magnesium, and calcium, you can feel confident that you’re replenishing your body’s needs. For the average kid who might be consuming this product, it's going to provide them with no benefit whatsoever." This has lead to a number of schools across Australia outright banning the products from their grounds. Griffith University sports dietitian Professor Ben Desbrow said the consumption of highly caffeinated drinks had a range of physiological and cognitive effects, including insomnia, increased breathing and heart rate, and restlessness.

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) code restricts how much caffeine can be added to drinks. Similarly, KSI (real name Olajide Olatunji) began posting gaming videos on YouTube in 2009 before branching out into music and rapping. Sports drinks] offer very little benefit to people who are not participating in endurance sport and really shouldn't be encouraged for individuals who are not doing a lot of physical exercise, because you're not going to get any benefit." Who are Logan Paul and KSI? The interest in the drink, specifically among children, has parents, schools and health experts concerned with the impact it could have on kids. Coconut water provides a natural source of hydration and electrolytes , making it an ideal choice for post-workout recovery.