BETTER HYDRATION FOR BETTER OUTCOMES

APPLE CIDER BASED ELECTROLYTES FOR CLINICAL USE

Sum Good is a small-volume, fruit-forward electrolyte option that patients can sip as a 60 mL shot or enjoy as a freezie.

THE CLINICAL PROBLEM: VOLUME + COMPLIANCE

  • Nausea, fever, GI upset, post-session fatigue → big drinks are unappealing

  • High-sodium solutions can limit palatability and adherence

  • In practice: small, cold, frequent sips are often better tolerated

  • Goal: help patients start rehydrating, then follow with water/food per protocol

PRODUCT SNAPSHOT

  • Format: 60 mL electrolyte shot or freezie • Shelf-stable (freezer optional)

  • Fruit-first: pressed fruit; no added sugars • Clean label

  • Use case: first sips when intake is low or losses are high

NUTRITION + INGREDIENTS

  • 30 kcal • 7 g carbohydrate (6 g naturally occurring sugars)

  • Sodium 20 mg • Potassium 100 mg ⇒ ≈5:1 K:Na

  • Ingredients: unfiltered apple cider, cranberry & blueberry juices, water, pectin, citric acid, potassium citrate, sea salt, ascorbic acid.

  • Very low sodium per serving; plant-based/vegan; gluten-free; no dyes, flavours, or sugar alcohols

WHY POTASSIUM FORWARD

(ELECTROLYTES 101)

  • Nerve conduction: Na+ influx → K+ efflux restores membrane potential

  • Muscle function: K+ supports normal contraction/relaxation

  • Dietary perspective: higher K intake (with lower Na) is associated with healthier BP/stroke risk profiles

  • Many sports drinks reverse the balance (high Na, lower K); a K-forward option helps when sodium replacement isn’t the primary goal

THE HYDRATION LANDSCAPE:

WHERE IT FITS

  • Water: baseline for most people most days

  • Sports drinks: higher Na + CHO for long/hot sessions

  • ORS: medical composition for dehydration treatment

  • Sum Good: small-volume, K-forward, fruit-first entry point when saltiness/volume are barriers

EVIDENCE SNAPSHOT

HEALTHY ADULTS: LAB SETTING

MSVU Dept. of Applied Human Nutrition; crossover; n=60; after 30-min moderate cycling After two 60 mL servings (freezie format):

  • Nausea ↓49% (subjective)

  • Thirst ↓43% (subjective)

  • Fatigue ↓38% (subjective)

  • Energy ratings remained higher vs baseline; good acceptability

SAFETY + GUARDRAILS

  • Not a substitute for ORS when moderate/severe dehydration is suspected

  • Not intended for prolonged endurance or high-heat sodium replacement

  • Pregnancy: symptom-comfort framing; avoid therapeutic claims

  • Caution: CKD; potassium-sparing meds (consider total dietary K)

PRIORITY APPLICATION 1:

  • When: Nausea days; lactation hydration routine

  • How: Tiny-sips; chilled/partially frozen often best

  • Script: “Small, cold sips help. Try a 60 mL shot or freezie, then water as tolerated.”

  • Guardrails: Not for hyperemesis; escalate per protocol

PREGNANCY & EARLY POST-PARTUM

  • When: early recovery from vomiting/diarrhea; fever; low intake

  • Tiny-sip protocol: 5–15 mL every 5–10 min, increase as tolerated

  • Does not replace ORS when indicated (follow clinic dehydration pathway)

  • Discharge snippet: include tiny-sip card + red flags

ACUTE GI & PEDIATRICS

PRIORITY APPLICATION 2:

PRIORITY APPLICATION 3:

SPORTS + REHAB (COMMUNITY CLINICS)

When: everyday athletes; physio/chiro/RMT sessions

How: 60 mL shot/freezie within 30 min, then water 30–60 min; add carb + protein snack

For long/hot sessions: add higher-Na plan per sports dietitian guidance

  • Taste matters: very salty solutions can limit adherence

  • Fruit-forward, low-salt profile → easier first sips

  • Freezer-optional format adds a sensory route that’s nausea-friendly

COMPLIANCE + PALATABILITY

ORDERING + SAMPLES

  • Sample sleeve: complimentary 12-unit sleeve for clinics

  • Cases: 120 units; Apple, Mixed Berry, or Variety

  • Price: $119.99/case (shipping included)

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FAQs

  • Freezer required? No; shelf-stable (chill/freeze optional).

  • Pregnancy-safe? Food product; symptom-comfort framing; follow clinician guidance.

  • Replace ORS? No; use per clinical judgment.

  • Sugar content? 6 g naturally occurring fruit sugars per 60 mL; no added sugars.