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What is maple water and how can it improve your running? This post will review everything runners should know about what’s in maple water and what the research says.

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What is Maple Water?

Maple water is simply sap that is tapped from maple trees. It is not sticky, but instead, it looks and feels just like regular water. It’s packed with nutrients from the tree, such as electrolytes, antioxidants and prebiotics.

Compared to coconut water, it has half the sugar and is more hydrating.

You can see more about how maple water is made here – it’s really cool!

In short, maple water is a great example of Mother Nature’s greatness.

Drink Simple’s Maple Water has no artificial colors or flavors, no high fructose corn syrup or sweeteners, and no GMO ingredients. You’re simply getting filtered water straight from the trees.

I’ll talk about how this can be beneficial to runners shortly, but I will say it makes for a great addition to any homemade electrolyte drink for runners.

I personally used it in my electrolyte drinks for pregnancy, too!

What Are Some of the Benefits of Maple Water?

Here are some of the exercise and performance benefits of maple water, according to the available research.

Hydration: Obviously, hydration is a big one. Maple water offers another flavorful way to hydrate, whether you mix it with something or drink it on its own.

Plus, as mentioned in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, unlike regular water, it has electrolytes and antioxidants included naturally! It also seemed to make study participants thirstier after drinking, leading them to drink more liquids and achieve better hydration overall.

Polyphenols and Antioxidants: Maple water also has several polyphenols and antioxidants. These nutrients are great for reducing inflammation and may provide some anti-aging benefits. When we are training intensely and often, our bodies are subject to higher amounts of oxidative stress, which can create inflammation in the body.

Getting antioxidants through the diet can be powerful in counteracting these effects and improving recovery and immunity, too!

A University of Rhode Island study found over 25 phytonutrients in maple water, including electrolytes, prebiotics, polyphenols, organic acids and antioxidants.

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