£2.85
Strom HydraMax RTD is a lightly carbonated hydration drink designed to support fluid balance, electrolyte replenishment and day-to-day hydration, without relying on caffeine or high sugar content.
Each 500ml can contains coconut water, taurine, magnesium gluconate and Vitamin C, creating a simple but effective hydration formula that can be used around training or throughout the day.
One of the big selling points is convenience. You get the key principles of the original HydraMax powder formula in a ready-to-drink can that can simply be chilled, opened and consumed anywhere.
Nutrition Breakdown: (per 500ml can)
Calories – 36kcal
Protein – 1g
Carbohydrates – 6.6g
Sugars – 6.6g
Fat – 0.3g
Saturates – 0.3g
Fibre – 1.8g
Salt – 0.04g
Potassium – 40mg
Calcium – 467mg
Total Magnesium – 23mg
Magnesium Gluconate – 210mg
Elemental Magnesium – 10mg
Magnesium from Coconut Water – 10mg
Vitamin C – 250mg
Taurine – 3000mg
Ingredients:
Carbonated Water
Coconut Water (33%)
Taurine
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Magnesium Gluconate
Natural Flavourings
Potassium Sorbate
Sucralose
Is it suitable for vegans/vegetarians?
Vegetarian: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Halal: No official certification stated by manufacturer
Allergen Information:
Manufactured in a facility that handles milk, soy, egg and gluten.
Directions:
Serving size – 1 can (500ml)
Consume chilled.
Can be used pre-workout, intra-workout, post-workout or simply throughout the day for hydration support.
As this product contains no caffeine, it can comfortably be used later in the day or evening.
I’ve been a massive fan of the original powdered version of HydraMax for a long time now.
From both a performance and taste standpoint, I genuinely think it’s one of the best hydration formulas on the market.
A lot of hydration products either taste overly salty, overly artificial or just become hard work to drink regularly. HydraMax always nailed that balance of being genuinely refreshing whilst still delivering ingredients that actually matter.
The RTD version is so handy, you’re getting the same overall hydration philosophy as the powder, but in a grab-and-go can that’s incredibly convenient. No shaker, no powder, no mixing, no mess. Just crack it open and drink it.
The inclusion of coconut water, taurine, magnesium and Vitamin C makes it much more than just fizzy flavoured water. You’ve got naturally occurring electrolytes from the coconut water, added hydration support from the minerals and a solid 3g taurine dose which many people already associate with performance and hydration products.
I also think the fact it’s caffeine-free is a huge plus. Not every drink needs to overstimulate you. Sometimes you simply want something refreshing that supports hydration and recovery without affecting sleep or pushing stimulant intake unnecessarily high.
For me personally, this is the sort of drink I’d happily use around training, during busy workdays, travelling, warmer weather or anytime hydration needs paying more attention to.
The Science:
Effects of taurine supplementation on athletic performance in humans: a systematic review
Study: This systematic review examined taurine supplementation and its effects on endurance, recovery and exercise performance in humans.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2018
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29546641/
Taurine supplementation showed potential benefits for endurance capacity, recovery and exercise performance, supporting its inclusion within HydraMax.
Magnesium in prevention and therapy
Study: This review examined the importance of magnesium in hydration, muscle function, nerve function and overall physiological performance.
Nutrients, 2015
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26404370/
Magnesium plays an important role in electrolyte balance, muscle contraction and hydration status, which supports the inclusion of magnesium within hydration-focused products such as HydraMax.
