PEER-REVIEWED HYDRATION SCIENCE
GoodSport® has been evaluated across four peer-reviewed, published studies, conducted by independent, university-led research teams examining hydration, absorption, fluid retention and performance.
Improved postexercise rehydration with a milk permeate-based sports drink
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (2026)
Hydration efficacy of a milk permeate-based oral hydration solution
Nutrients (2020)
Hydration is more important than exogenous carbohydrate intake during push-to-the-finish cycle exercise in the heat
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2021)
Scientific basis for a milk permeate-based sports drink – A critical review
International Dairy Journal (2022)
FEATURED STUDY: COMPARISON OF SPORTS DRINK FORMULATIONS -HYDRATION OVER 4 HOURS
A peer-reviewed sports hydration performance research study found that GoodSport® demonstrated greater net fluid balance over 4 hours compared to water and leading sports drinks.
*Summary provided for informational purposes. The full peer-reviewed publication is available via the study link above.
why formulation matters
Hydration outcomes are driven by formulation. Electrolyte composition, carbohydrate type, and fluid delivery all influence how effectively the body absorbs and retains fluid over time.
GoodSport’s patent-pending formula was developed by teams of scientists to optimize hydration absorption and retention without the artificial ingredients commonly found in traditional sports drinks.
the right types & balance of electrolytes
Not all electrolyte products are created equally.(1) The types and levels of electrolytes in your sports drink matter.(5) A ground-breaking study at Arizona State University’s Hydration Science Lab demonstrated that a combination of both sodium and potassium, at the right levels, provides optimal hydration.(5)
The researchers compared the leading sodium-based sports drink and the leading potassium-based sports drink with GoodSport® and determined that GoodSport® hydrates significantly better due to its combination of sodium and potassium at high enough levels plus four other essential electrolytes.(5,11)
UNIQUE CARBOHYDRATE BLEND SPEEDS HYDRATION & IMPROVES PERFORMANCE
Carbohydrates are essential for a sports drink to be effective. They allow the body to rapidly absorb fluid and electrolytes and they provide fuel for muscles and the brain. (2,12)
A proper balance and number of carbohydrates is critical. Sugar, the carbohydrate in sports drinks, is essential for delivering effective hydration but it must be at the right level because too much will slow fluid absorption.(6) Furthermore, when two types of carbohydrates are provided as opposed to just one, fluid absorption is optimized and energy is more readily available to muscles.(2,6)
GoodSport’s unique carbohydrate blend of glucose and galactose has been shown to improve exercise performance and maintain blood sugar levels, helping to sustain energy without a crash.(10,11)
B vitamins
B vitamins are beneficial in a sports drink because they help turn nutrients into energy. GoodSport® contains a good source of B vitamins including:
Riboflavin (B2)
Thiamine (B1)
Pyridoxine (B6)
Biotin (B7)
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
HOW DOES GOODSPORT® NATURALLY SOURCE ITS UNIQUE ELECTROLYTE, B VITAMIN & CARB PROFILE?
When we set out to create a sports drink that would hydrate significantly better than the leading sports drinks, we searched for an ingredient that's naturally rich in electrolytes. Milk has a unique electrolyte profile that’s been proven to hydrate better than water and traditional sports drinks so we ultrafilter it to extract its broad spectrum of electrolytes, B vitamins and carbs and remove the rest to create our clear, refreshing sports drink that delivers elite-level hydration.
great taste
The taste of a sports drink plays an important role in its effectiveness.(2,8) A great tasting drink encourages athletes to consume the fluids and electrolytes needed for optimal performance.(2)
We created GoodSport to taste great when you’re hot and sweaty and for the occasions in between.(10,11)
GOOD HYDRATION GIVES YOU AN EDGE
When performance is important, no other sports nutrition intervention is as powerful as staying hydrated.(2,12) Research shows proper hydration dramatically improves performance by enhancing cardiovascular, muscular, respiratory and cognitive function.(2,12)
RAPID hydration
GoodSport® is absorbed into the bloodstream quickly to enable athletes to hydrate as soon as they need it.5 9 11
LONG-LASTING
Studies show GoodSport hydrates significantly longer than the leading sports drinks and water.5 9 11
IMPROVED performance
GoodSport's unique carbohydrate blend has been shown to improve exercise performance and maintain blood sugar levels, helping to sustain carbohydrate delivery to the muscles and brain.5 9 11
Ann Crosby, Chicago Sky Director of Basketball Operations and Strength & Conditioning Coach
"As a strength and conditioning coach charged with the care of players' health and performance, I've tried a lot of options when it comes to hydration. GoodSport® contains only natural ingredients, has more electrolytes, and outperforms everything else we've tried. It has become an integral part of our performance routine."
Dr. Bob Murray, PhD, FACSM Chief Hydration Officer, Head of Sports Nutrition
"It's well known that milk has the ingredients to provide effective hydration. GoodSport® found a way to harness the components of milk in an extremely effective and refreshing sports drink delivering superior hydration from a natural source."
Dr. George Chiampas, DO CAQSM, FACEP, Chief Medical Officer U.S. Soccer, Chief Medical and Safety Officer Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Team Physician Chicago Bears and Chicago Blackhawks
“As an expert in hydration protocols for elite athletes, I believe there’s no comparable option to GoodSport® in terms of proven efficacy. The fact that it is made from only natural ingredients makes it an even better choice for athletes.”
FOOTNOTES:
1. Maughan RJ et al., A randomized trial to assess the potential of different beverages to affect hydration status: development of a beverage hydration index. Amer J Clin Nutr. 2016;103:717-723. 2. Baker LB, Jeukendrup AE. Optimal composition of fluid-replacement beverages. Comp Physiol. 2014;4(2):575-620. doi:10.1002/cphy.c130014 3. Gonzalez-Alonso J, Heaps CL, Coyle EF. Rehydration after exercise with common beverages and water. Int J Sports Med. 1992;13(5):399-406. doi:10.1055/s-2007-1021288 4. Nose H, Mack GW, Shi XR, Nadel ER. Role of osmolality and plasma volume during rehydration in humans. J Appl Physiol. 1988;65(1):325-31. 5. A Combination Of High Sodium And Potassium Leads To Better Rehydration During A 4-h Period, Tanner L. Boro , Parker Kooima , Isabela E. Kavoura , Kinta D. Schott , Floris C. Wardenaar, Stavros A. Kavouras , FACSM, Hydration Science Lab, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 2024. 6. Shi X, Summers RW, Schedl HP, Flanagan SW, Chang R, Gisolfi CV. Effects of carbohydrate type and concentration and solution osmolality on water absorption. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1995;27(12):1607-1615. 7. Wilson PB. 'I think I'm gonna hurl': A narrative review of the causes of nausea and vomiting in sport. Sports (Basel). 2019;7(7):1-13. doi:10.3390/sports7070162. 8. Wilk B, Bar-Or O. Effect of drink flavor and NaCl on voluntary drinking and hydration in boys exercising in the heat. J Appl Physiol. 1996;80(4):1112-1117. doi:10.1152/jappl.1996.80.4.1112 9. Berry CW, Wolf ST, Murray B, Kenney WL. Hydration efficacy of a milk permeate-based oral hydration solution. Nutrients. 2020;12(5):1-16. doi:10.3390/nu12051502 10. Berry CW, Wolf ST, Cottle RM, Kenney WL. Hydration is more important than exogenous carbohydrate intake during push-to-the-finish cycle exercise in the heat. Front Sports Act Living. 2021;3:1-14. doi:10.3389/fspor.2021.742710 11. Berry CW, Murray B, Kenney WL. Scientific basis for a milk permeate-based sports drink – A critical review. Int Dairy J. 2022;127:1-8. doi:10.1016/j.idairyj.2021.105296. 12. Thomas TD, Erdman KA, Burke LM. Nutrition
and athletic performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016;48(3):543-568.
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