Ghost - Hydration Drink

Ghost Hydration RTD is the ready-to-drink version of Ghost's popular Hydration powder — a 16.9 fl oz bottled sports drink delivering 996mg of total electrolytes across five minerals (Potassium 700mg, Magnesium 126mg, Chloride 70mg, Calcium 60mg, Sodium 40mg), 500mg of Aquamin Soluble seaweed-derived mineral complex, 50mg of Senactiv, and 100% daily value of Vitamins C, B6, and B12. Zero sugar. Zero caffeine. No artificial colors. Vegan. Gluten free. 15 calories per bottle. Fully disclosed label — no proprietary blends. Sold in 12-bottle cases. Free shipping does not apply — liquid product. California Prop 65 Warning applies.†

Nutrition Facts — Ghost Hydration RTD (Per 1 Bottle / 16.9 fl oz)

Ingredients

Filtered Water, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Trimagnesium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Seaweed-Derived Calcium Citrate Malate, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (For Color), Xanthan Gum, Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Panax Notoginseng Root Extract, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin

• Zero sugar. Zero caffeine. Zero artificial colors.
• Vegan. Gluten free.
• Fully disclosed label. No proprietary blends.
• Sold as a food/beverage product with a Nutrition Facts panel (not a dietary supplement)
• 12 bottles per case. 16.9 fl oz per bottle.
• Flavors: Kiwi Strawberry, Lemon Lime, Orange, Welch's Grape, 'Merica Pop, Strawberry Mango, and others
• Free shipping does not apply — liquid product exclusion at Get Yok'd
• California Prop 65 Warning applies.

How Ghost Hydration RTD Compares to the Powder

Ghost Hydration RTD and Ghost Hydration Powder are related but meaningfully different products with different ingredient profiles — not simply the same formula in different delivery formats. Understanding the differences helps select the right product for the right use case.†

The most significant difference is Taurine. Ghost Hydration Powder contains 1,500mg of Taurine per serving — one of its most compelling ingredients. Ghost Hydration RTD contains no Taurine. This is a regulatory decision, not a formulation preference: Ghost sells the RTD as a food/beverage product (with a Nutrition Facts panel) rather than a dietary supplement (with a Supplement Facts panel), to access grocery and convenience store distribution channels alongside Gatorade and Powerade. At the quantities that would be meaningful in a sports drink, Taurine does not have GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status as a food ingredient under FDA regulations — so Ghost made the decision to omit it entirely rather than include a token dose that they'd have to explain.†

The RTD does have meaningful advantages over the powder in several dimensions. The potassium dose in the RTD (700mg) is substantially higher than in the powder (375mg) — 700mg is approximately as much potassium as can be practically incorporated into a flavored liquid without potassium's mineral bitterness dominating the flavor. The magnesium dose in the RTD (126mg, 30% DV) is also substantially higher than in the powder (83mg) — the RTD is explicitly magnesium-forward in its electrolyte design, which is uncommon in sports drinks and specifically targets the mineral most commonly depleted in high-volume athletes. The RTD also adds 100% daily values of Vitamins C, B6, and B12 — vitamins not included in the powder formula at full daily values.†

Side-by-Side Comparison

The Electrolyte Formula — What 996mg Actually Means

996mg of total electrolytes per bottle is a meaningful number — the majority of major sports drinks (Gatorade Thirst Quencher at 270mg electrolytes per 20oz, Powerade at 225mg per 20oz, BODYARMOR at 550mg per 16oz) deliver substantially less total electrolyte content per serving. Ghost Hydration RTD's electrolyte load is closer to clinical oral rehydration formulas than to mainstream sports drinks.†

The electrolyte distribution in Ghost Hydration RTD is deliberately skewed toward potassium (700mg) and magnesium (126mg), with sodium at a relatively low 40mg. This is the inverse of Gatorade's formula, which is sodium-heavy. The rationale reflects a specific understanding of athletic mineral depletion: sodium is the most abundant electrolyte in sweat (approximately 900mg/liter of sweat) and is the most critical for acute hydration during high-sweat-rate exercise, but potassium and magnesium are the intracellular electrolytes that govern muscle contraction quality, nerve transmission efficiency, and ATP synthesis. Ghost's formula prioritizes the intracellular electrolytes that mainstream sports drinks underweight — making it more appropriate for the general active user who eats adequate dietary sodium but whose potassium and magnesium intake may be insufficient.†

Aquamin Soluble — The RTD-Specific Form

Ghost Hydration RTD uses Aquamin Soluble — a water-soluble form of Aquamin specifically engineered for RTD beverage applications. Standard Aquamin (used in the powder) is the mineral-rich red algae complex that provides calcium, magnesium, and trace minerals in particulate form. Aquamin Soluble is manufactured as calcium citrate malate — a water-soluble salt form of calcium and citric/malic acid that dissolves completely in the liquid medium without particle suspension or settling. The calcium and trace mineral content is the same; the soluble form enables a clear, stable liquid product that does not require shaking to redistribute settled minerals before drinking.†

Why Ghost Chose Food/Beverage Over Supplement Status

The RTD is classified and sold as a food product — it carries a Nutrition Facts panel rather than a Supplement Facts panel, and it is regulated by the FDA's food safety framework rather than DSHEA (the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act). Ghost made this classification choice deliberately: food products access grocery store shelves (Target, Kroger, 7-Eleven) and traditional beverage distribution channels that dietary supplements do not. Ghost Energy is classified as a dietary supplement and restricted to supplement retail channels. Ghost Hydration RTD, classified as a food, can sit in the sports drink cooler alongside Gatorade — which is the market Ghost is targeting.†

Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Hydration RTD

1. Is Ghost Hydration RTD better than Gatorade?
   It depends on the use case. Ghost Hydration RTD has zero sugar (Gatorade Thirst Quencher has 34g of sugar per 20oz), substantially higher potassium (700mg vs. 75mg in Gatorade), magnesium (126mg vs. 0mg in Gatorade), Aquamin mineral complex, Senactiv, and a full daily value of Vitamins C, B6, and B12. For athletes who want a more nutritionally comprehensive, sugar-free hydration option, Ghost Hydration RTD is meaningfully superior on every measured dimension except sodium — Gatorade contains more sodium (270mg) than Ghost (40mg), which matters for athletes in very high sweat-rate sports (distance running in heat, prolonged endurance events). For most gym training and everyday active use, Ghost Hydration RTD is the better-formulated product.†
2. Why doesn't Ghost Hydration RTD contain Taurine like the powder?
   Taurine is classified as a dietary supplement ingredient, not a GRAS food ingredient, at the doses meaningful for sports performance. Because Ghost sells the RTD as a food/beverage product to access grocery distribution, they cannot include Taurine at a therapeutically meaningful dose. Ghost CEO Dan Lourenco has publicly acknowledged this regulatory constraint and stated that Ghost chose to omit Taurine entirely rather than include it at a token dose that would mislead consumers about the functional quantity.†
3. When is Ghost Hydration RTD more convenient than the powder?
   Any situation where mixing is not practical — at a sports venue, on a commute, during a team practice where a tub and shaker are inconvenient, from a convenience store immediately before training, or anywhere the grab-and-go format provides value. The RTD is also the right choice for consumers who don't own a shaker, who want consistent serving size without measurement, or who are purchasing for a household where the powder format creates a barrier to regular use.†
4. Can I drink Ghost Hydration RTD as a daily replacement for water?
   Ghost markets it for daily hydration use — not just workout-specific use. At 15 calories and zero sugar per 16.9oz bottle, it is appropriate for daily consumption. The potassium and magnesium content are beneficial for most active people regardless of training status. The Sucralose and Acesulfame Potassium sweeteners are safe for daily use at these quantities. Individuals who prefer to avoid artificial sweeteners should note their presence.†

How to Use Ghost Hydration RTD

Open and drink. No preparation required. Serve chilled for best flavor. Suitable any time of day — before, during, or after training, or as a daily hydration beverage. Zero caffeine — no timing restrictions. Refrigerate after opening if not finishing in one sitting. 12 bottles per case. Free shipping does not apply to this product — liquid product exclusion at Get Yok'd. Prop 65.†

Why Buy at Get Yok'd

• Real-time inventory across all five Southern California stores
• Available in Burbank, Glendale, Glendale Galleria, Pasadena, and North Hollywood
• Authorized retailer of Ghost Lifestyle
• One of the best loyalty programs in the supplement industry — earn rewards on every purchase
• Owned and operated by fitness enthusiasts who actually use what we sell

Who Should Not Use Ghost Hydration RTD

• Not for use by persons under 18 years of age without physician guidance
• Consult a physician before use if you have kidney disease — the elevated potassium and magnesium content requires careful management with impaired renal function
• Consult a physician before use if taking potassium-sparing diuretics or ACE inhibitors — the 700mg potassium dose may interact with medications that elevate potassium levels
• Keep out of reach of children
• California Prop 65 Warning applies.

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.