Every Electrolyte Stick Has the Same Three Ingredients. We Added a Fourth.
It's called palatinose.
You've probably never seen it on an electrolyte label because almost nobody in this category uses it.
Most hydration packs have sodium, potassium, and magnesium. So does ours. We use them in what we believe to be the right ratios.
But we added something else.
Palatinose is a slow-release carbohydrate for steady energy derived from beet sugar. The technical name is isomaltulose.
And before the word "carbohydrate" loses you: it's only 4 grams of carbohydrate and 25 calories per stick.
That's it.
Palatinose has a stronger molecular bond than table sugar, so your body breaks it down four to five times more slowly. It's low glycemic, with a glycemic index of 32.
And that matters for more than energy.
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Here's Why We Put a Carbohydrate in a Hydration Product
Your small intestine absorbs glucose and sodium together.
That's one of the basic principles behind oral rehydration. When carbohydrate is available alongside sodium, it participates in the transport process your body uses to absorb sodium and fluid.
The difference with palatinose is how slowly it becomes available.
Regular sugar is broken down quickly. Palatinose breaks down more slowly and is absorbed along the full length of the small intestine.
So instead of having the carbohydrate available for a short period, it remains available for that sodium-glucose transport process over a longer window.
If you've ever heard of someone taking casein protein before bed because it releases amino acids more slowly than other proteins, it's a similar idea.
Slow release is the point.
We wanted a hydration product for long days, so using a carbohydrate that gets burned through quickly didn't make much sense to us.
And using no carbohydrate at all meant leaving out part of the absorption equation.
So we added palatinose.
30 sticks. 90 days to try it. Keep the bag either way.
What we decided to do different.
There were already a lot of electrolyte products on the shelf when we started working on ours.
That meant we didn't have to guess.
We could turn over the bags, read the labels, and see exactly what everybody was doing.
Some had a lot of sodium but not much potassium.
Some had very little magnesium.
Some had plenty of fast sugar.
Some removed the carbohydrate entirely.
We took what we learned and built the formula we wanted to use ourselves.
Here's what's in one stick of Valor Vitals Hydration:
800mg sodium
300mg potassium
75mg magnesium, from magnesium malate
A lot of inexpensive formulas use magnesium oxide. We chose magnesium malate.
Then there's another number on our label most people probably aren't used to looking for:
1,200mg chloride.
Most people hear "chloride" and think about a swimming pool.
But chloride is also an electrolyte. In fact, it's one of the major electrolytes in your body.
And each stick also contains:
100mg vitamin C — 111% of the Daily Value.
Then there's the ingredient that started this whole conversation:
4g palatinose.
Four grams of slow-release carbohydrate for steady energy over a longer period. 25 calories.
No caffeine. No stimulants. No artificial dyes. No added cane sugar.
And we actually wanted it to taste good.
That sounds obvious until you've tried enough electrolyte products. A formula doesn't do you much good sitting in your cabinet because you hate drinking it.
Valor comes in B1 Blue Raspberry and B2 Lemon Lime.
Put the Labels Next to Each Other
You don't have to take our word for it.
Look at the numbers.
Then go turn over whatever's in your cabinet and read the back of that one.
That's the argument.
30 sticks. Your choice of B1 Blue Raspberry or B2 Lemon Lime.
That works out to about $1.10 a stick.
30 sticks. 90 days to try it. Keep the bag either way.
So Why Do Other Hydration Packets Quit on You?
Most electrolyte products were built around a workout.
You mix one before you train, while you train, or afterward. You get your electrolytes. Then you move on.
That's fine if that's what you need.
But some days don't end after an hour.
You might be in the mountains with a 40-pound pack, pushing up the mountain, or out in the field for days training. You might have a long shift that demands something from you the entire time, in 100-plus degree heat.
That's the use case we had in mind.
A zero-sugar electrolyte product gives you electrolytes without carbohydrates.
A traditional sports drink gives you electrolytes with a much larger amount of faster sugar.
We wanted something between those two.
Something that could help with energy over a sustained period of time.
That's why palatinose is there.
This Is Who We Built It For
My name is Callon Nichols.
I'm a former Marine Corps officer and certified EMT.
I earned a perfect score on the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test. I climbed Kilimanjaro. And I ran the Marine Corps Marathon in my combat boots and utilities.
I've asked a lot from my body.
Eventually, I started paying more attention to what I was putting back into it.
I started Valor Vitals with a friend who spent over a decade in the SEAL teams.
One idea from the Marine Corps stuck with me: take care of your gear.
Your body is part of that.
So when we started making products, we made things we actually wanted to use.
That's where this hydration formula came from.
Not because the world needed another electrolyte packet.
There are already plenty of those.
We thought there was room for one built differently and tailored to meet the needs of people who wanted to be an asset to themselves and those around them in any situation.
Something for the person whose day lasts longer than their workout.
30 sticks. 90 days to try it. Keep the bag either way.
What That Can Look Like
Before:
You already have electrolyte packets in the cabinet.
You go out, push yourself hard in the mountains, on a long day of training, or face a day on the job that takes everything out of you.
You know you have more to put out, but need something to help you get there.
After:
You understand what was missing from the product you were using.
You've got electrolytes in the amounts we chose for our own formula, plus a slow-release carbohydrate to give you a steady energy release and not just a rush of sugar leading to a crash.
No complicated routine.
One stick in water.
Then you get on with your day.
We're Not Asking You to Throw Away What You Already Bought
Seriously.
Keep the electrolyte packets that are already in your cabinet.
We're not asking you to decide today that Valor is the only hydration product you'll ever use again.
That's a big ask for a bag of powder.
Try one stick on your next long day.
Pay attention to the back half of that day.
Then decide.
That's the ask.
Your First Bag Is $33
A bag contains 30 sticks.
Your first bag is $33, which works out to about $1.10 per stick.
That's a month of hydration.
Choose:
B1 Blue Raspberry
or
B2 Lemon Lime
Future reorders are $44.99 per bag.
There's no complicated protocol and no need to stack it with something else.
Mix one stick with water and drink it.
Try It for 90 Days. Keep the Bag Either Way.
You have 90 days to decide if Valor Vitals Hydration is right for you.
If it isn't, ask for a refund.
We'll refund your purchase.
You don't have to send the bag back.
You don't have to prove how many sticks you used.
There's nothing to mail to us.
You tried it. You didn't like it. We give you your money back.
That's the guarantee.
30 sticks. 90 days to try it. Keep the bag either way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it taste like?
Valor Vitals Hydration comes in two flavors: B1 Blue Raspberry and B2 Lemon Lime.
Taste mattered to us because electrolyte products can get very salty very quickly. We wanted something you'd actually want to drink regularly, not something you have to force down because the ingredient panel looks good.
When should I take it?
Mix one stick with water and drink it during the part of your day when hydration matters most to you.
There's no stimulant timing to worry about, just a slow and steady energy release to help keep you pushing.
Does it have caffeine?
No.
There's no caffeine or other stimulant in Valor Vitals Hydration.
Why does the label say "Includes 4g Added Sugars"?
That's the palatinose.
Palatinose is a carbohydrate derived from beet sugar, so it has to be declared appropriately on the nutrition label.
Each stick contains 4 grams of carbohydrate and 25 calories.
We use it intentionally because it breaks down four to five times slower than sucrose, giving you a steady energy release over a longer period without a spike and a crash.
What if I'm fasting or counting carbohydrates?
Each stick contains 25 calories and 4 grams of carbohydrate.
If you follow a particular fasting or carbohydrate protocol, use those numbers to decide whether it fits.
How is this different from the electrolyte product I already use?
Start with the label.
Valor contains 800mg sodium, 300mg potassium, 75mg magnesium from magnesium malate, 1,200mg chloride, 100mg vitamin C, and 4g palatinose.
The palatinose is the biggest difference.
Most products in the category either contain no carbohydrate or use a faster sugar.
We chose a small amount of slow-release carbohydrate instead for a steady energy release over a longer period.
Do I have to subscribe?
No.
Your first bag is $33. Future reorders are $44.99 per bag.
You can buy the product without committing to a subscription.
What if I don't like it?
Tell us.
You have a 90-day money-back guarantee, and you don't have to send the bag back or provide proof of use.
Which flavor should I get?
If Blue Raspberry sounds like your thing, start with B1.
If you prefer citrus, start with B2 Lemon Lime.
How fast does it ship?
We typically ship out the next business day after we receive your order.
You Don't Need Another Electrolyte Packet That Looks Like Everything Else
You probably already have one of those.
We made one change that most companies in this category don't make.
We added palatinose, which is derived from sugar beets and releases energy more slowly and steadily than sucrose, without a spike or crash.
Then we built the rest of the formula around what we believe to be the right ratios: 800mg sodium, 300mg potassium, 75mg magnesium malate, 1,200mg chloride, and 100mg vitamin C.
No caffeine. No stimulants. No artificial dyes. No added cane sugar.
Your first bag is $33.
Thirty sticks.
About $1.10 each.
And you have 90 days to try it.
Keep whatever electrolyte product is already in your cabinet.
Take one Valor stick on your next long day.
See what you think.
30 sticks. 90 days to try it. Keep the bag either way.