Electrolyte-enhanced water – when should you drink it and which products to choose?

Ever feel like you're drinking litres of water, only to end up running to the bathroom constantly without actually feeling better hydrated? You might be lacking electrolytes — which means that the water is simply passing through your body instead of truly hydrating it. In this case, electrolyte-enhanced water or dedicated hydration drinks can be much more effective. But who should drink them, how do you choose the best ones, and when are they most useful? You'll find all the answers in this article!

Why isn’t water alone enough? Electrolyte drinks for better workouts

Proper hydration is crucial for your health and wellbeing. Dehydration can lead to fatigue, irritability, and poor concentration. It also weakens physical performance — even mild dehydration can make you feel sluggish, hurt your training results, and increase the risk of injury.

Let’s return to the topic at hand: electrolyte-enhanced water. Hydrating properly is one of the simplest things you can do for your body, but just drinking plain water is only half the equation. For water to effectively hydrate your body, it must be absorbed from the digestive tract into your cells.

That’s where electrolytes come in. They regulate this process by maintaining fluid balance inside and between cells. They help retain water in the body and transport it where it's needed most. Withouts them, water passes quickly through your system and is expelled, without actually hydrating you. So, hydration depends not just on how much water you drink — but on what’s in it.

This is why athletes and physically active people reach for electrolyte drinks. They work well before, during and after training — not only providing hydration, but also replenishing vital minerals and vitamins lost through exertion.

To achieve this effect, you can go for ready-made electrolyte drinks or make your own with OSHEE DROP IN hydroconcentrates. With just a measuring cap and some still or sparkling water, you can create a functional drink packed with electrolytes and other important nutrients — all in just a few seconds.

What are electrolytes and what do they do?

Electrolytes are minerals found in bodily fluids that conduct electrical impulses. You’ll find them in varying amounts in drinking water and food. The most important ones include sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chlorides, and phosphates. They regulate water balance and acid–base equilibrium — but that’s not all. Electrolytes also support proper muscle and nervous system function.

An electrolyte imbalance can lead to fatigue, headaches, muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, trouble concentrating, and poor sleep. That’s why it’s smart to replenish them regularly, for example with hydroconcentrate drinks with electrolytes — and, especially, with convenient, sugar-free options like the grapefruit-flavoured OSHEE DROP IN ZERO.

Naturally, these drinks are essential for athletes and anyone who trains regularly. Physical exertion causes significant loss of fluids and nutrients, so hydration becomes a must for longer workouts and faster recovery.

When are electrolytes especially important? Everyday and workout use

Most people can maintain healthy electrolyte levels with a balanced diet and quality mineral water. But in some situations, your body rapidly loses both water and minerals. In these cases, water alone won’t cut it — electrolytes are needed to prevent dehydration and its consequences.

This is when electrolyte-enhanced water and drinks are most useful. Want easy access to them? Try OSHEE DROP IN hydroconcentrates. One bottle makes up to 10 litres of electrolyte drink — no need to buy bottled products. Just grab some water, a bottle or sports flask, and you’re set.

Intense physical effort – which electrolytes after training?

During intense physical activity, we lose electrolytes through sweat, which can lead to cramps, fatigue, and dehydration. The mineral that is lost the most during training is sodium. People who train intensively should pay special attention to replenishing electrolytes not only after exercise, but also before and during the workout. If you want to learn an effective way to stay hydrated during training, check out this article.

Electrolyte drinks support recovery – why? Because they not only rehydrate the body but also help replenish essential minerals and vitamins. OSHEE DROP IN products contain biotin, which contributes to normal energy metabolism, niacin, which helps reduce tiredness and fatigue, and vitamin B6.

Hot weather – should you drink electrolyte beverages during heatwaves?

You don’t have to hit the gym to get sweaty. When it’s 30°C in the shade, air conditioning is running nonstop, and fans are blowing at home, your body starts to dry out like a raisin. Excessive sweating, plus dry indoor air, leads to dehydration via the mucous membranes too.

That’s why during hot weather, it’s important to drink more than the usual 8 glasses of water — and to focus on replacing lost electrolytes. (If you're wondering how much water you personally need, check out our water intake calculator.)

Electrolyte drinks made from hydroconcentrates can be mixed in a bottle or sports flask and taken anywhere — to work, school, or on a trip.

Which electrolyte products are worth choosing?

A well-nourished body is better equipped to cope with stress and dehydration. That’s why daily hydration should be part of your routine — supported by a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which naturally contain minerals. Most people can get by with mineral water or even good-quality tap water.

But when you need an electrolyte boost, targeted hydration solutions like OSHEE DROP IN hydroconcentrates are a smart choice. They’re great for professional athletes, amateur fitness fans, active individuals, or anyone recovering from dehydration-related illnesses.

The hydroconcentrates with electrolytes are designed for DIY preparation, giving you full control. They're easy to dose, packed with key nutrients, taste great and are sugar-free.

Homemade solutions like mineral water, milk or fruit–vegetable juices can help too.

What sets OSHEE ready-to-drink beverages and hydroconcentrates apart is their optimized formula, with all essential electrolytes in the right proportions. This ensures effective hydration and also supports metabolism and post-workout recovery, thanks to B vitamins and other key nutrients.

Whether you choose mineral water, milk-based drinks, or dedicated electrolyte water, replenishing lost minerals is key to maintaining hydration — during workouts, recovery, hot weather, and even general fatigue.