DripDrop ORS

DripDrop ORS occupies a distinct category from every other product on this list: it is a patented medical-grade oral rehydration solution, not a lifestyle hydration powder. Formulated by Dr. Eduardo Dolhun — a Mayo Clinic-trained physician who developed the formula while working in humanitarian contexts where hospital IV fluid access was limited — DripDrop follows the sodium-to-glucose ratio defined by the World Health Organization's ORS standard, using a small amount of sugar (7 g per serving) to activate the sodium-glucose co-transport mechanism in the gut and accelerate absorption faster than plain electrolytes can. Approximately 94% pharmacist approval (Pharmacy Times 2025) reflects real-world healthcare professional endorsement that athletic-focused brands cannot claim. For illness recovery — food poisoning, stomach flu, post-surgical dehydration, or heat exhaustion — DripDrop's absorption-optimized formula is clinically more appropriate than higher-sodium athletic blends that weren't designed for gut compromise. Its 330 mg of sodium, 185 mg of potassium, and 39 mg of magnesium are calibrated for therapeutic use, not sodium-maximization. The 7 g of sugar is the primary trade-off for everyday users: it's low by beverage standards but high relative to the zero-sugar options above. At $1.12 per serving with 12 flavors, it's priced comparably to LMNT but serves a completely different occasion. For travel to regions with unpredictable water quality, camping, or keeping on hand for the inevitable summer stomach bug, DripDrop is the product serious buyers should have in their cabinet. It isn't the right everyday hydration powder for the gym — that's not what it was designed for — but for its intended purpose it is the most credentialed product on this list.