Hydrascore
Based in Saint-Malo, Hydrascore designs and manufactures drinks in France for before, during, and after exercise.
Hydrascore at a glance
Hydrascore is a Breton sports hydration brand based in Saint-Malo and owned by the Nutridays group. Its drinks are designed and made in France, and its flagship drink, N°9, is intended for efforts lasting more than two hours.
| Origin | France (Saint-Malo, Brittany) |
|---|---|
| Group | Nutridays |
| Manufacturing | France |
| Anti-doping | NF EN 17444 standard (according to the brand) |
| Flagship product | HYDRASCORE N°9, isotonic drink for efforts lasting more than 2 h |
A drink for every stage of your effort
Hydrascore organizes its range into three stages. Before starting, its pre-exercise drink is hypotonic and combines carbohydrates, electrolytes, and L-arginine. During exercise, N°9 provides carbohydrates, electrolytes, vitamins, and BCAA. Afterward, its recovery drinks combine protein and carbohydrates.
Key facts about N°9
According to the brand, one serving of N°9 provides 35 g of carbohydrates from three sources (maltodextrin, fructose, sucrose), 1,000 mg of BCAA, 840 mg of electrolytes, and six vitamins. One serving dissolves in about 500 ml of water . Hydrascore recommends drinking 500 ml to 1 litre of the drink per hour, in small sips.
Anti-doping testing
Hydrascore states that its products are developed and manufactured in accordance with the NF EN 17444 standard, the European standard governing doping prevention in sports nutrition products.
Which Hydrascore product should you choose?
- Pre-exercise drink (44 g serving): lime, to drink before exercise.
- HYDRASCORE N°9 (42 g serving or 1.2 kg pouch): peach tea, red berries, or unflavoured, for long efforts.
- Protein recovery drink: red berries or tropical fruit (40 g), chocolate (64 g).
- Accessories: 600 ml bottle, 500 ml soft flask, 750 ml shaker.
| Product | When | Key facts published by the brand |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-exercise drink (44 g) | Before | Hypotonic, carbohydrates, electrolytes, L-arginine |
| HYDRASCORE N°9 (42 g) | During, over 2 h | 35 g of carbohydrates, 1,000 mg of BCAA, 840 mg of electrolytes, 6 vitamins |
| Protein recovery drink (40 or 64 g) | After | Protein and carbohydrates |
Hydrascore at Nutri-Bay
For other French drinks, compare with Overstim’s. For sodium intake tailored to your sweat rate, see Precision Fuel & Hydration.
Sources: Hydrascore, official website, Alltricks, Hydrascore N°9, Alltricks, Hydrascore pre-exercise drink.
Frequently asked questions about Hydrascore
35 g per scoop, depending on the brand, from maltodextrin, fructose, and sucrose. The scoop also provides 1,000 mg of BCAA and 840 mg of electrolytes.
A drink to have before the start, during warm-up, or while waiting on the starting line. Hydrascore’s is hypotonic and combines carbohydrates, electrolytes, and L-arginine.
The brand recommends 500 ml to 1 liter of drink per hour, in small sips, using one sachet for about 500 ml of water. Adjust according to the heat and how much you sweat.
The brand states that its products are developed and manufactured in accordance with the NF EN 17444 standard, which governs the prevention of doping in sports nutrition.
In France. The brand is based in Saint-Malo, Brittany, and belongs to the Nutridays group.
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