Our Verdict
BioSteel Hydration Mix is more accurately described as an amino acid supplement with minimal electrolytes. At 33mg potassium and 2mg magnesium per serving, the electrolyte content is negligible compared to competitors offering 200-800mg potassium. The NSF Certified for Sport certification is valuable for competitive athletes, but the formulation is misleading for consumers primarily seeking electrolyte replenishment. The 2023 bankruptcy and subsequent acquisition by CEO Dan Crosby is worth noting.
Evident Ratings
BioSteel BioSteel Hydration Mix
Scored across 5 dimensions on a 5-point scale
About BioSteel
BioSteel was founded in 2009 in Canada and became the official sports drink of the NHL. Parent company Canopy Growth filed BioSteel for bankruptcy in 2023; it was acquired by CEO Dan Crosby and has since restructured with in-house manufacturing and regained profitability.
Product specifications
- Form
- powder
- Serving Size
- 1 scoop (7g)
- Calories
- 5
- Sugar
- 0g
- Made In
- Canada
How we scored this
Every data point below is tagged as Verified (independently confirmed) or Claimed (brand-stated).
Material Safety
- No Artificial Sweeteners
- Yes — Zero sugar, uses natural sweetenersVerified
- No Artificial Flavors
- Yes — Brand claims no artificial flavorsClaimed
- No Artificial Colors
- Yes — Brand claims no preservatives or artificial ingredientsClaimed
- No Natural Flavors
- No — Contains natural flavorsVerified
- No Fillers
- Unknown — Full other ingredients list not confirmed
- Transparent Label
- Yes — Individual electrolyte and amino acid amounts listedVerified
- No Proprietary Blends
- No — Uses 'Vitamin B Blend' and 'Amino Acid Blend' labelsVerified
- Clean Mineral Sources
- Yes — Uses citrate forms for potassium and magnesium, Aquamin for calciumVerified
- Sweetener
- Stevia (assumed based on zero sugar claim)Verified
- Full Ingredients
- Amino Acid Blend (L-Leucine, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine, Glycine, L-Glutamine, Taurine), Vitamin B Blend (Biotin, Choline Bitartrate, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Inositol, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Thiamine), Sodium 140mg, Potassium (Potassium Citrate Monohydrate) 32.5mg, Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate) 2mg, Calcium (Aquamin) 11.8mg, Zinc (Zinc Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Chelate) 160mcgVerified
Testing & Trust
- Third-Party Tested
- Yes — NSF Certified for SportVerified
- COA Available
- Unknown
- Heavy Metals Tested
- Unknown
- Certifications
- nsf certified sport, gmp certified, vegan, gluten freeVerified
Value & Policy
- Price Per Serving
- $0.96Verified
- Package Price
- $43.01 (45 servings)Verified
- Subscription Discount
- 15-25%Claimed
- Sample Packs
- AvailableVerified
Product Features
- Sodium
- 140mgVerified
- Potassium
- 33mgVerified
- Magnesium
- 2mgVerified
- Calcium
- 12mgVerified
- Sodium Source
- Not specifiedVerified
- Magnesium Source
- Magnesium CitrateVerified
- Amazon Rating
- 4.4 stars (12,000 reviews)Verified
- Red Flags
- Filed for bankruptcy in 2023 under Canopy Growth ownership; Very low actual electrolyte amounts despite 'Hydration Mix' branding; Potassium only 33mg and magnesium only 2mg per servingVerified
- Lawsuits
- Bankruptcy filing 2023 (emerged under new ownership by Dan Crosby)Verified
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