Cure Hydration

Cure Hydration is the most values-aligned product on this list. A Certified B Corp with a coconut-water base, WHO-ORS sodium-to-potassium ratio, and Women's Health 2026 Best Electrolytes award, it appeals to the plant-based and clean-label consumer who wants hydration science without synthetic ingredients or artificial sweeteners. Its 240 mg of sodium and 310 mg of potassium follow the ORS absorption-optimized ratio, and 100 mg of magnesium matches Ultima's magnesium content at a higher sodium baseline. The 4 g of sugar per serving is minimal — less than a teaspoon — and comes from the coconut-water base rather than added refined sugars, which the clean-label community treats as a meaningful distinction. At 25 kcal, the caloric impact is negligible. Eleven flavors provide reasonable variety, and the stick-packet format travels well. Cure's 2026 Target retail launch expands its accessibility beyond specialty and online channels, a distribution milestone that makes it newly competitive with Liquid I.V. on shelf presence. The primary limitation is price: at $1.45 per serving, Cure Hydration is the most expensive product on this list. For a formula with 240 mg of sodium — adequate for moderate activity but considerably below the 810–1,000 mg range of the top two picks — that price reflects B Corp certification, ingredient sourcing, and brand positioning rather than electrolyte panel density. Heavy sweaters will find the sodium insufficient; value-seekers will find the price hard to justify against Re-Lyte or Ultima. For the environmentally conscious, plant-based consumer who wants a clean, low-sugar hydration option and is willing to pay a premium for ingredient provenance and ethical certification, Cure is the correct choice on this list.