zero sugar
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no sucralose
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no sugar alcohols
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caffeine-free
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gluten-free
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vegan
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third-party tested
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Chapter One - Daily Hydration Packets
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Chapter One - Daily Hydration Packets
Sugar-free electrolytes, gentle on your stomach. Mixes in a small glass. Made for your next chapter.
$39.99
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A sugar-free electrolyte drink mix in single-serve sticks, formulated for gentle, daily hydration — 450mg sodium, 300mg potassium, and 80mg magnesium glycinate, sweetened with stevia and monk fruit. No sugar, no sucralose, no sugar alcohols, no caffeine. Mix one stick into 8 oz of cold water, first thing. That's the whole ritual.
Sodium (as sodium citrate and sea salt) 450mg · Potassium (as potassium citrate) 300mg · Magnesium (as magnesium glycinate) 80mg · Zinc 3mg · Vitamin B6 1.7mg · Natural flavors · Citric acid · Stevia leaf extract · Monk fruit extract. Every ingredient quantified on the label — no proprietary blends. Third-party tested; certificate of analysis with every batch.
Free shipping on all subscriptions and orders over $40. Ships within 1–2 business days. If Chapter One isn't right for you, write to us within 30 days for a full refund — no questions, no forms, no guilt.
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the ritual
A glass of water, first thing. That's the whole routine.
You don't need another 40-ounce commitment. Chapter One mixes fully into a small glass — because on some days, a small glass is what you have in you. We formulated for those days too.
what's inside
Enough to matter. Nothing to apologize for.
450mg
sodium
The mineral that actually drives hydration — more than the sugary brands, gentler than the salt-bomb ones. Sized for daily life, not a marathon.
300mg
potassium
Sodium's counterweight. Supports fluid balance, muscle function, and normal nerve signaling.
80mg
magnesium glycinate
The gentle form — chosen because the cheap form (oxide) is famously hard on stomachs, and we don't do that here.
B6 + zinc
the supporting cast
Vitamin B6 supports normal energy metabolism; zinc supports immune function. Small doses, real reasons.
what we left out
The ingredient list is short on purpose.
Everything below is standard in this aisle. None of it is in this pouch.
Sugar
The leading hydration brands carry up to 11g per stick. Ours carries zero — sweetness comes from stevia and monk fruit.
Sucralose
The most common 'sugar-free' shortcut, and a frequent culprit in GI complaints. We took the harder, cleaner route.
Sugar alcohols
Erythritol and friends are famous for bloating. If a product promises to be gentle, they can't be in it.
Caffeine
Hydration shouldn't keep you up. Chapter One is stimulant-free — morning, noon, or 9pm.
the comparison
Read the labels. We did.
| chapter one | sugary hydration brands | high-sodium brands | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar per serving | 0g | up to 11g | 0g |
| Sodium | 450mg — daily-life dose | ~360–500mg | 1,000mg — athlete dose |
| Sweetener | stevia + monk fruit | sugar + sucralose | stevia |
| Magnesium form | glycinate (gentle) | varies | oxide (harsh) |
| Mixes in a small glass | yes — 8 oz | needs 16 oz+ | salty at low volume |
| Made for daily, gentle use | that's the whole idea | made for sweat | made for athletes |
What subscribers write back
The first thing I've actually kept up with. It's just there every morning, and it's gentle — that's the entire reason it works.
DANA M. · VERIFIED SUBSCRIBER
I can't do a huge bottle of anything right now. One small glass, done. And it doesn't taste like a sports drink pretending to be nice.
RENEE T. · VERIFIED SUBSCRIBER
The bookmark in my second box said 'you're further along than you think.' I keep it in the book on my nightstand. Whoever thought of that — thank you.
CARLA W. · VERIFIED SUBSCRIBER