Published
Peer-reviewed work is identified directly.
Research & Clinical
Research & Impact
Published evidence, current research, collaborators and the impact of what the evidence can responsibly support.
Published research
Peer-reviewed work and evidence boundaries
The evidence hub for published work, current research and the limits of what the evidence shows.
In progress
Ongoing research is not presented as a result.
Product evidence
General hydration science is separated from Best Hydrate-specific evidence.
Why it matters
What to know
Read the systematic review and cited literature for review methods, evidence scope, findings and limitations.
Edmonton Journal: Best Hydrate, Austin Swiniarski & Dr. Spencer Proctor →
Research & Impact
Current Research
Our research program is moving from literature review into study development. We separate completed scholarship from work that is still being designed or tested.
Published workOur oral hydration technology review was published in Frontiers in Nutrition on September 23, 2026.
Next studyA follow-on hydration study is in development with research collaborators. No results are being claimed yet.
Claims follow dataPlanned clinical, performance or field applications remain exploratory until directly studied.
Current program
From review to hydration efficacy study development
Published pathway: our peer-reviewed review examines oral hydration physiology, formulation and opportunities for future innovation. It supports discussion of the literature, not a Best Hydrate-specific efficacy claim.
Study development: the next phase is focused on designing practical hydration research with appropriate measurements, controls and feasibility. Protocol details will be shared when they are ready for public disclosure.
What comes next
Build evidence where it matters
Hydration measurement
Develop practical ways to evaluate hydration response using complementary measures rather than a single signal.
Clinical questions
Define useful endpoints and study designs before making product-specific clinical claims.
Real-world use
Study performance, field and access questions only where the setting and protocol justify them.
Research status
We will update this page as milestones are reached.
Published, planned, active and completed work will remain clearly separated.
Research record
Research & Impact
Research Partners
Best Hydrate works with qualified researchers and collaborators to strengthen hydration questions, study design and evidence.
Clear rolesResearcher, advisor, investigator and company collaborator are distinct roles.
Evidence firstMethods and claims should match the question being studied.
No borrowed endorsementAn individual's institutional affiliation does not imply institutional endorsement of Best Hydrate.
Current collaboration
Dr. Spencer Proctor
Dr. Proctor is Professor and Department Chair in Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta and Director of the Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases Laboratory. He is also Chief Scientific Officer of Best Hydrate and a co-author of our published Frontiers hydration review.
His academic affiliation provides relevant scientific expertise. It does not mean the University of Alberta endorses Best Hydrate or its product claims.
University of Alberta profile →How we collaborate
Research partnerships
Evidence review
Review established science, identify gaps and refine testable questions.
Methods & studies
Build appropriate protocols, measurements and analysis plans for the question.
Translation
Apply findings only as far as the evidence supports.
Research inquiries
Interested in collaborating?
We welcome relevant academic, clinical and applied research conversations around oral hydration.
Verification
Research impact
Useful questions, appropriate methods, transparent results
Research should answer useful questions and make future product or health claims more precise.
Relevant questions
Study problems that matter outside the lab.
Appropriate methods
Match study design to the claim being tested.
Transparent results
Publish and distinguish findings from interpretation.
Why it matters
What to know
Best Hydrate’s research program is growing; completed work and future questions are kept separate.
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