I used to pound a gallon of water first thing every morning.
Felt virtuous about it. Hydration achieved, right?
Wrong.
My teacher kept telling me I was stressing my kidneys. I nodded politely and kept chugging like my Marine Drill Instructor had taught me. Then I had my eureka moment when I discovered something that changed everything: it doesn’t matter how much water you drink. What matters is how much your body actually absorbs.
Turns out you can drink water until you slosh when you walk and still be dehydrated at the cellular level.
The Absorption Problem Nobody Talks About
Your cells run on sodium pumps. Without salt, water flows in one end and straight out the other. Your kidneys work overtime processing what your body can’t use.
This matters more than you think when you’re taking supplements like Rocket Man, Passion Glow, or Extended Stay.
These products work on your nervous system and cardiovascular system. They need proper hydration to be transported, metabolized, and integrated effectively. Without it, you’re leaving results on the table.
What I Changed (And Why It Works)
Now I start with mineral salts. Sublingually, first thing in the morning.
Then I drink maybe 10 ounces of water. Not a gallon. Just 10 ounces.
Over the next three hours, another 12 ounces. Then another 12 over the following three hours. I’m drinking less total water throughout the day but staying more hydrated.
The science backs this up. Sodium helps facilitate water absorption into cells by creating a concentration gradient that actually pulls water where it needs to go.
The Timing Protocol That Maximizes Everything
Take your supplements first thing in the morning before food. With water.
Here’s why that matters.
Your stomach has specific enzymes that help absorb the ingredients in supplements. When you eat breakfast first, those enzymes get deployed on your food. They’re less available for your supplements.
Research shows that taking supplements on an empty stomach 45-60 minutes before eating allows them to move beyond your digestive system into your bloodstream.
I recommend waiting at least two hours after taking your supplement before eating. I personally wait 30 minutes because I’m impatient, but I know the full two hours would deliver better results.
What Happens When You Skip This
Let me tell you about my stubborn experiment.
Twice I took Extended Stay at 4 PM without proper hydration. Both times I got a significant headache at the base of my neck that lasted about two hours.
Another customer in less than good health had the same experience taking Passion Glow in the morning. The fix was to properly hydrate. The day before her next dose she drank 24 ounces of water. And then hydrated again the morning of .l. No headache, no heart burn. Big energy boost and smile instead.
The products will work regardless of your hydration level. Customer feedback confirms that. But those who follow the directions report a much more meaningful and enjoyable experience.
The Simple Protocol
Start with mineral salts in the morning.
Take your Rocket Nutrition supplement with water before food.
Spread your water intake throughout the day instead of pounding it all at once.
Wait at least 30 minutes (ideally two hours) before eating.
Stay hydrated consistently, not excessively.
That’s it. Nothing complicated. Just absorption over volume.
Your body will thank you. And your supplements will actually do what you paid them to do.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Rocket Nutrition products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any supplement and discontinue use if you experience any negative effects.
