Beat the Heat: How Active Root Keeps You Cool and Hydrated in Summer

As we head into summer and warmer days (generally!), it’s even more important to focus on hydration and ensuring we replace electrolytes lost during exercise. Active Root is your go-to option for easy, on the move electrolyte replenishment and optimal hydration with our range of products using natural ingredients to ensure you stay hydrated and energised. 

Why it’s important

Electrolytes are crucial for maintaining fluid balance, muscle function, and overall hydration. When you sweat, you lose essential electrolytes such as sodium. Our products are formulated to replenish these vital electrolytes, ensuring that your body's hydration levels remain balanced. This helps prevent cramping, fatigue, and dehydration, allowing you to maintain peak performance.

Our ingredients

We incorporate natural sea salt into our products. As this natural source is unrefined, it provides runners with a reliable source of sodium that replenishes electrolyte levels without artificial additives or unwanted side effects. This ensures that athletes can focus on achieving their goals without compromising on their health or wellbeing.

Our staple ingredient of ginger has also been shown to aid in efficient water absorption. Ginger stimulates the digestive system, helping to enhance the absorption of fluids and electrolytes. This means your body can more effectively utilise the hydration you are providing, keeping you well-hydrated throughout your activity. Active Root’s ginger root provides powerful anti-nausea support, reducing bloating and digestive discomfort, even during high-effort sessions. This is especially beneficial during warmer summer training and racing days.

Our Sports Drink Mix contains 239mg of ginger to help prevent gut bombs, 40g carbs for a steady release of energy, and up to 161 calories in each serving. Our unique formulation includes 567mg sea salt, helping to replace vital electrolytes lost through sweat. Stay hydrated, reduce muscle cramps, and support faster recovery with this electrolyte-rich sports drink. Sports Drink Mix is available in Original, Peppermint, Green Tea (caffeinated) and Summer Punch.

Our Electrolite Drink Mix contains 203mg of stomach-settling ginger per serving, up to 325mg of sodium and 801mg of unrefined sea salt for proper hydration, just 33 calories and 8g of carbs for light, effective fuelling, and is available in three refreshing flavours: Original, Mixed Berry, and Lemon.

Best for Sensitive Insides

We’re excited that The Telegraph recently featured our Electrolite Drink Mix, naming it "Best Electrolytes for Sensitive Insides." 

In the words of journalist Eleanor Ross, “It was pleasant to sip on... I didn’t get any cramps and the headache that had been threatening actually alleviated.”  Eleanor summed it up well: "Great for endurance athletes prone to nausea as the ginger helps."

What our customers say

I’ve been using electrolytes for years from many different brands but those from Active Root are in my experience, by far the best. No unpleasant taste, easy to dissolve and easy on the stomach. I never get cramp or leg pains when I use this. (Wendy G).

I exclusively use Active Root for all my training. It tastes great, is healthy and perfect for hydration. The peppermint flavour is a particular favourite and is great for calming the stomach and tastes amazing after a hot sweaty run. The powder is good value and delivery is quick. Highly recommended! (Trustpilot customer, May 3, 2025)

Whether you're gearing up for your next trail run or battling the summer heat, our range of sports drinks help you hydrate smarter, with natural, gut-friendly ingredients.