The launch of le melo was essentially based on a study showing that almost half of all athletes are dehydrated after training and also in everyday life. The solution to the problem: supplying high-quality electrolytes – specifically the right ones, in a scientifically sound ratio.

Magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium. Plus phosphorus and zinc, as well as 13 micronutrients and vitamins. That's our Hydration Core Formula. For muscle and cell function, for metabolic balance, for a healthy metabolism, for a healthy gut flora.

Of course, you could get all of our ingredients through food – that would be the ideal approach. But let's be honest, it's often simply not possible; you'd practically have to lug around scales and a microscope every day, and finding high-quality food sources isn't always easy to integrate into your daily routine. That's why we've packed our essential nutrients into a handy stick.

The wording makes us shudder a little, because it sounds far too medical. And that's precisely what we didn't want. le melo is more of a companion. We deliberately didn't overdose, so you can easily "enjoy" up to 4 sticks a day (and that's much more accurate, or have you ever seen that word on a package insert?).

Well, le melo was invented in Germany and is now produced in Austria. What do they both have in common? Good drinking water quality. We figured if the main ingredient, fresh water, is already available everywhere, let's simply outsource this resource! The big advantage: You can set off with enough sticks without having to carry a heavy backpack. Open the bottle, add 500-700 ml of water, add le melo, and your liquid caretaker is ready.