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I tested this electrolyte drink while traveling, after intense workouts, and, yes, while hungover.
Image: Alex Cooper.
I wondered how, exactly hers could break through to consumers.
Would it even come close in terms of ingredients to these powerhouses?
She said the idea stemmed about a year ago while she was on tour across the country.
Unwell Hydration
Unwell Hydration
Yep, should’ve known not to doubt her or her always on-the-nose marketing.
But let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.
Comparing Competitors
So who’s this new drink for?
Unwell Hydration.PHOTO: Image: Unwell Hydration
“It’s not just for a specific occasion,” Cooper says of the bevvy.
I went forth and tested Unwell in each of those scenarios.
Here’s what happened.
Image: Unwell Hydration.
It tastes like Propel if Propel had a 401k and frequented early morning Pilates classes.
Maybe it was the nice restaurant.
Maybe it was this drink.
Image: Unwell Hydration.
Regardless, I was a happy girl.
The brand says it’ll amp up focus.
This was my second favorite flavor.
It’s easy enough to stomach in early mornings pre-workout, too.
Unwell Hydration Mango Citrus
This is the flavor I recommend grabbing post workout.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I was impressed with this hydrating lineup.
This one tasted like good-flavored water with only a dash of salt.
Perfect for iron-deficient divas, hungover people barely surviving, and athletes wanting to recover or prep properly.
I’d recommend this to pretty much anyone except the people I don’t like.
I’m petty and I don’t want them to be hydrated.
What’s next for Cooper and her company Unwell?
A line of booze to amp up the need for this hydrator?
A women’s sports team (begging for this)?
World domination (also begging for this)?
No matter, I’ll know not to doubt it.
Summer Cartwrightis a marathon runner, certified cycling instructor, and the senior commerce editor at Shape.
She has expertise in running shoes, performance gear, and recovery equipment.
She tested every flavor of Unwell Hydration and each drink or mix mentioned in this article.
