The water industry has tapped, quite literally, into new territory: maple water.
What is maple water?
It comes from groundwater mixing with sugar from the trees, but it is only about 2% sugar.
“We loved how super-hydrated it made us for our race,” she said.
So she and her co-founder, Jeff Rose, started Drink Simple.
How is it made?
Temps have to be freezing at night but above freezing during the day to collect maple sap.
Researchers at the University of North Texas found that maple water hydrated twice as fast as plain water.
People in the study became dehydrated after a strenuous workout and then drank maple water or plain water.
Those who drank maple water rehydrated in 30 minutes compared to 60 minutes for those who drank plain water.
And what about helping your hangover?It might.
Maple water has more manganese.
More studies are needed to determine which bang out of water has the most post-exercise hydration potential.
A 2012 study found neither maple water nor coconut water to be more hydrating than plain water post-exercise.
Bottom line
Maple water is low in sugar and contains electrolytes and antioxidants.
Just don’t forget to factor in the added sugar.
More studies are needed, but in the meantime, give maple water a try.
You might tolerate it better than sugar-laden sports drinks.
