Hrdwrk Electrolyte Review

Hrdwrk, formerly Hydrolyte, is a sugar-free electrolyte mix founded by Mina Elias, an amateur MMA fighter and chemical engineer who wasn’t satisfied with the other supplements on the market. The company’s mission is “providing affordable, clinically-dosed supplements to athletes.”

 HrdWrk contains sufficient quantities of the necessary electrolytes such as sodium, magnesium and potassium. One of the biggest distinguishing factors is the inclusion of amino acids including the three that are collectively known as Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs). BCAAs can serve as a source of energy and prevent muscle fatigue during workouts. This is especially helpful during morning workouts before breakfast when the body may not have sufficient energy reserves to fuel the activity. 

This electrolyte combination was a home run for the majority of our reviewers and was especially effective as a pre-workout. One reviewer said “HrdWrk is now an indispensable part of my routine (outside of other product testing). My best days start with a glass of HrdWrk and then a session in the gym.”

Hrdwrk is a great option for active individuals desiring a product with minimal added ingredients and the extra energy boost from amino acids. 

Hrdwork is available in three “flavors”: Blue Razz, Mango Pineapple and unflavored. HydrationReview only tested unflavored. That’s right, no added sweeteners or flavor whatsoever. The reviewers described Hrdwrk as having a neutral and tart flavor that was appreciated by some and unpleasant for others.

 Some reviewers had trouble getting past the flavor and admitted that it probably biased their perceptions of the effect. Individuals who think they’d struggle with a flavorless electrolyte mix should consider a flavored option instead.

There is also an “energizer” version available that contains caffeine and other stimulants for a more traditional pre-workout experience. This version is only available in Tropical Fruit Punch.