Drip Drop Tops New Clinical Hydration Study

Independent research by Singapore's DSO National Laboratories concludes Drip Drop is more effective for exercise-induced dehydration

SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2014  -- To stay hydrated and perform at optimal levels, athletes traditionally turn to water or sugary sports drinks following strenuous exercise. But in a new, independent study out of Singapore, 

Drip Drop, the first oral rehydration solution (ORS) to combine medical standards of rehydration therapy and excellent taste, actually outperformed water and a sports drink when treating exercise-induced dehydration. 

The findings offer the first clinical evidence that Drip Drop increases fluid retention and accelerates rehydration.

"DSO's study was done as part of our continuous effort to explore strategies that augment the training and combat performance of our soldiers," said Jason Kai Wei LEE Ph.D., FACSM, Principal Member of Technical Staff and Lead Physiologist, Defense Medical & Environmental Research Institute, DSO National Laboratories. "In this case, DSO was looking for an enhanced rehydration solution to optimize fluid balance for our soldiers. The findings indicate that Drip Drop is a more effective hydration solution when compared to water and the sports drink we tested."

In this rehydration study by DSO National Laboratories conducted by Dr. Lee following a full familiarization trial, nine athletes performed 3 intense cycling time trials and hydrated with a different beverage each time – tap water, a sports drink and Drip Drop. The findings included:

• Drip Drop's taste is generally comparable to the sugary sports drink, but with half the calories;
• Drip Drop hydrated more effectively: 34% more than plain water and 20% more than the sports drink; and
• Drip Drop contains 2-3 times the electrolytes of most sports drinks.

"The findings from DSO suggest Drip Drop is a force multiplier, meaning you can get more hydration out of less fluid, which is why it appeals to elite athletes, Special Forces, and other endurance enthusiasts," said Dr. Eduardo Dolhun, Drip Drop's founder and Chief Medical Officer. "Naturally, we are pleased to see an independent study confirm Drip Drop's efficacy."

Drip Drop's patented scientific formula conforms to international standards as an Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), a medically recognized, proven way to treat dehydration with a precise mixture of salts, sugars, potassium and other electrolytes. Traditionally, ORS has been unpopular in the U.S. because of its salty taste, but by breaking the taste barrier, Drip Drop is making true, medical-grade hydration accessible for the first time.

The full study will be published by DSO Laboratories in the coming months; a synopsis is available at www.dripdrop.com.

Coming soon to retail locations across the U.S., Drip Drop lemon and berry flavors are now available at Amazon, select Walgreens, and DripDrop.com. 

To find a store location, visit www.dripdrop.com.

About DSO National Laboratories

DSO National Laboratories (or DSO in short) is Singapore's national defense R&D organization. It conducts research in emerging technologies, matures promising ones and integrates them into innovative system concepts to provide the superior technological edge to Singapore's defense and security capabilities.

SOURCE Drip Drop, Inc.