Skratch Labs, officially, has been on the sports nutrition scene for about three years. Originally formulated for athletes on the Garmin Professional Cycling team back in 2008, Dr. Allen Lim set out to create an all-natural sports hydration drink. Now a full-fledged company, Skratch Labs offers a wide range of natural nutrition for athletes.
Its flagship Exercise Hydration Mix shuns artificial colors and preservatives in favor of flavoring the mix with bona fide real fruit flavors. Of significant note is that Exercise Hydration Mix includes cane sugar as its first ingredient. Real sugar? Yes, and the FAQ on the Skratch web site sums up its reasoning perfectly with this line: “Sugar free may be great if you’re sitting on your butt all day, but if you’re working hard and sweating, a bit of sugar will improve your performance significantly.”
I’ve tried my fair share of hydration mixes over the years, with mixed results. Some of them smelled awful, others were not compatible with my digestive system, and the ‘taste’ of at least one demanded I pinched my nose as I drank it.
After a few months of use, I must report that not only does Skratch Labs Exercise Hydration Mix have a very nice, mild taste, I’ve had good results with it. And it doesn’t upset my stomach.
Check back in a few weeks for a more detailed ‘Rated’ review, which will deliver more details on the science and philosophy behind Skratch Labs Exercise Hydration Mix.
