I've ditched coffee for this energy-boosting, mushroom hydration drink
Been looking to swap out your morning coffee for something a better for you but still designed to give you that kick you need?
So was I, which is why this product from Spacegoods didn't just catch my eye, but secured a permanent spot in my morning routine, too.
So much more than an electrolyte drink, Spacegoods Hydro Dust is a premium, science-backed hydration supplement designed to help you feel more energised, focused, and resilient each day – and users are calling it their new 'go-to'.
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Whether you're upgrading your morning brew or after a tasty and effective pre-workout drink, Spacegoods Hydro Dust is the good-for-you, super ingredient-packed solution you need to try. shop £31.20 (save £7.80)
Whether you're upgrading your morning brew or after a tasty and effective pre-workout drink, Spacegoods Hydro Dust is the good-for-you, super ingredient-packed solution you need to try.
Fuelled by electrolytes, B vitamin complex and minerals, as well as ever-popular Reishi mushrooms, Hydro Dust works to reduce fatigue, support hydration and electrolyte balance, and boost muscle function and energy – making it the perfect morning drink or energy booster when you need a kick.
We're thinking post-workout, we're thinking pre-workout, we're thinking mid-afternoon slump… the possibilities are endless.
'I've been using Spacegoods Hydro Dust for a couple of weeks now and I'm genuinely impressed. I wanted something to help with hydration and energy without the usual sugar overload—and this ticks all the boxes.' Raved one five-star reviewer.
'If you're after something to keep you sharp and hydrated without the crash, this is definitely worth trying. I'll be grabbing another tub when this one runs out.'
Flavoured with tasty watermelon dust, the unique drink features Himalayan Pink Salt, Potassium, Chloride and Magnesium to help contribute to electrolyte balance while supporting hydration and preventing muscle cramps – just another reason why it's an ideal choice for pre and post-workout.
Better still, Hydro Dust contains Vitamin C and Zinc to support immune function (great for keeping colds at bay), B1,3 and 6 to support energy metabolism and cognitive function and Reishi, which has been shown to support endurance, stress resilience and help protect against oxidative stress.
The result is a delicious drink that keeps your hydrated, switched on, energised and less stressed. And I can attest to that as I put Hydro Dust to the test myself.
Keen to reduce my caffeine intake, I've been on the hunt for things that'll give me that same needed boost in the mornings and before my workouts without the stomach sensitivity and brain fog that often comes alongside my long black.
After trying Spacegood's Rainbow Dust drink and loving it (the chocolate one is like a hug in a mug), I decided to give the Hydro Dust a go. Safe to say I wasn't disappointed.
As simple as stirring a teaspoon of powder into a glass of water, Hydro Dust has helped me kick the caffeine without sacrificing on energy levels, and I've found myself feeling more focused and switched on after my daily watermelon drink, too.
While I love it for helping me stay focused at work (tired gals, unite), I appreciate it most as a pre-workout drink, giving me a boost of salt and hydration before a big sweat while giving me a new wind to tackle my workout, too. More Trending
Thanks to the inclusion of Reishi Mushroom, a buzzword adaptogen, Hydro Dust helps to support resilience, too, ideal for helping the body adapt to stress and support a calm, focused state. Even on my busiest days this has been a huge help.
In fact, I couldn't put the benefits better than this five-star reviewer, who wrote: 'It does seem to give a bit of a lift. Nothing jittery or intense, just a subtle feeling of being more switched on and energised.'
And for that boosted feeling alone, I have to rate Hydro Dust a 5/5.
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