Halcyon
4.4 · 1.6kEveryday Hydration
- Lowest price
- £25
- Cost per serving
- 83p
- Servings
- 30
High-sodium sachets built for heavy sweat loss.
At a glance
A thousand milligrams of sodium per sachet, which is aimed squarely at endurance training, heat and heavy sweaters. That is a lot for everyday drinking, and the brand is upfront that this is a training product rather than a daily one.
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The brand
A sports nutrition brand with a large following in strength training. Third-party batch tested for sport, which is reflected in the price.
Sustainability
Recyclable sachets. Bulk tub option available to cut packaging.What is in it
Every active ingredient amount is printed on the label.
Sodium is the main variable. Sports-oriented sachets can carry three or four times the sodium of everyday hydration products. Typical serving across the market: 300mg – 1000mg sodium. Published human research: extensive.
Magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine. Generally better tolerated by the digestive system than magnesium oxide, and usually more expensive. Typical serving across the market: 100mg – 375mg elemental. Published human research: moderate.
Other ingredients
Potassium 200mg, Natural citrus flavour, Steviol glycosides.
Read the pack, not this page
Formulations and allergen declarations change without notice. Always read the label on the pack you actually receive, particularly if you have an allergy.Where to buy
3 retailers checked. Prices last updated in this prototype as sample data.
Brand direct
Ships from the brand · subscription usually cheapest here
£30
£25.50 on subscription
Lowest seen in 90 days: £29.44
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How the cost works out
Cost per serving is the fairest way to compare, because pack sizes vary enormously within the same category. It still does not account for how much active ingredient is in each serving — check that too.
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What customers say
Aggregated themes rather than a single star rating, because the useful signal is usually in what people repeatedly complain about.
4,266 reviews
Aggregated from retailer reviews, independent review platform. Sample data for this prototype — no real customer reviews are shown, and no review here has been checked for medical accuracy.
What people liked
What came up repeatedly
“Anything over ninety minutes in the heat and this is the difference between finishing well and crawling home.”
Priyanka V.··Vitality DirectVerified purchase
“Do not drink this at your desk. It is a training product and it tastes like one.”
Neil B.··Nourish & CoVerified purchase
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