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Key ingredients, explained.
Both formulas start with electrolytes — then layer in antioxidants, trace minerals, and absorption boosters. This chart shows what each group of ingredients does and which product it lives in.
Category
Key ingredients
What the science says
In which product
Core electrolytes
Sodium Potassium Magnesium Calcium
Maintain fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle contraction. Replacing these after sweating helps prevent cramping, “heavy legs,” and performance drop-off.
Refuel
Recovery+
Trace minerals
ConcenTrace® Zinc Selenium Copper Manganese Chromium
Support enzyme function, energy production, immune health, and glucose control. Endurance training can deplete trace minerals over time, so topping them off helps keep systems running smoothly.
Refuel
Recovery+
Antioxidant defense
Vitamin C NAC Glutathione CoQ10* Taurine*
Hard efforts increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative damage. These antioxidants help neutralize ROS, support mitochondrial function, and reduce markers of muscle damage and post-training stress.
Refuel
Recovery+
*CoQ10 & taurine are in Recovery+ only.
Recovery & muscle function
Taurine Magnesium Electrolyte matrix
Support muscle contraction, relaxation, and nerve firing while helping cells handle both fluid shifts and oxidative stress. Helps legs feel lighter and less trashed after long or intense training days.
Recovery+
Refuel
Absorption & gut support
AstraGin®* BioPerine®* Digestive enzymes*
Help nutrients absorb more efficiently, improving the uptake of electrolytes, antioxidants, and trace minerals. Makes the entire formula work harder inside the body instead of passing through unused.
Recovery+
*In Recovery+ only.
Flavor system
Natural flavors & silicon dioxide (tiny amounts) vs Raspberry fruit • Lemon extract • Beet • Monk fruit
Refuel was created when a truly filler-free blend wasn’t possible; we used tiny amounts of flow agents and natural flavors and listed them openly. Recovery+ is blended with zero flavor chemicals — all taste comes from real, food-based ingredients.
Refuel
Recovery+
Big picture: Refuel and Recovery+ share the same philosophy — no wasted ingredients — but are tuned for different jobs. This visual chart shows how electrolytes, antioxidants, minerals, and absorption boosters work together in each formula.
Why electrolytes should always come with antioxidants.
Hard training doesn’t just deplete electrolytes — it also creates oxidative stress and inflammation. Most electrolyte mixes stop at salt + flavor. Modern Fuel builds in antioxidants and absorption boosters so your body doesn’t just rehydrate — it actually recovers.
What hard training does
Electrolytes down, oxidative stress up
Intense workouts pull sodium, potassium, magnesium, and trace minerals out through sweat. At the same time, your muscles generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) that drive inflammation and cell stress. You’re not just dehydrated — you’re also dealing with oxidative damage and soreness.
What most brands do
Salt, sweetener, flavor — and that’s it
Most electrolyte powders focus only on sodium and maybe a bit of potassium or magnesium, then load in flavor systems, sweeteners, and gums. They rarely include a true antioxidant stack or anything to help your body actually handle the oxidative stress from hard efforts.
What Modern Fuel does
Electrolytes + antioxidants + absorption
Both Refuel and Recovery+ start with full-spectrum electrolytes — then layer in NAC, glutathione, Vitamin C, taurine, CoQ10, chelated trace minerals, and absorption boosters (AstraGin® and BioPerine® in Recovery+). The goal isn’t just to replace what you sweat out, but to support recovery and nutrient uptake at the same time.
What the research says:
  • Intense exercise increases oxidative stress and muscle damage; antioxidants like NAC, glutathione, taurine, and polyphenols can reduce markers of oxidative stress and muscle damage in athletes.
  • Vitamin C and other antioxidants have been shown to blunt exercise-induced oxidative damage.
  • CoQ10 combined with minerals and vitamins can lower oxidative stress markers after competition in endurance and team-sport athletes.
  • AstraGin® and BioPerine® increase absorption and bioavailability of nutrients — helping your body actually use what you drink.
Oxidative Stress
Muscle Damage
Nutrient Uptake
How Modern Fuel applies the science:
  • Refuel pairs electrolytes with Vitamin C, NAC, glutathione, and trace minerals — ideal for daily hydration with light antioxidant support.
  • Recovery+ adds higher-dose NAC and glutathione, taurine, CoQ10, chelated trace minerals, digestive enzymes, AstraGin®, and BioPerine® for deeper recovery.
  • Antioxidants help manage oxidative stress while electrolytes support muscle function and hydration.
  • Absorption boosters help the entire stack work more effectively inside the body.
Hydration
Recovery
Antioxidant Support
Better Absorption
Refuel vs. Recovery+ — Same Mission, Different Jobs.
Both formulas hydrate far better than traditional sports drinks — they just solve different problems for different kinds of training days.
Refuel
Daily hydration with full label transparency.
Refuel was created during the three years when blending a zero-filler formula wasn’t possible. Even though only trace amounts were needed, we listed every ingredient openly to stay fully transparent.
It’s for everyday electrolyte support — before a workout, after a sweat session, or anytime you need reliable hydration throughout the day.
Science focus:
  • Replenishes sodium, potassium & magnesium for hydration and muscle function.
  • Vitamin C, NAC & glutathione offer light antioxidant support.
  • Designed for consistent, daily hydration — not deep recovery.
Best for:
  • Daily workouts & runs.
  • Hot climates & heavy sweaters.
  • People wanting a clean electrolyte mix with full transparency.
Daily Hydration
Electrolyte Support
Transparent Label
Recovery+
Zero fillers. Full recovery stack for hard training days.
Recovery+ is the formula we spent three years trying to make — finally blended with zero fillers, zero additives, and zero natural flavors. All flavor comes from real ingredients: raspberry fruit powder, lemon extract, beet, and monk fruit.
Beyond hydration, it delivers deep recovery support: antioxidants, chelated trace minerals, digestive enzymes, AstraGin®, and BioPerine® to help reduce soreness, support absorption, and fight oxidative stress.
Science focus:
  • Electrolytes restore hydration after intense training.
  • NAC, glutathione, taurine & CoQ10 support antioxidant systems.
  • Chelated minerals + absorption boosters improve nutrient uptake.
  • Digestive enzymes support clean digestion without additives.
Best for:
  • Long runs, races, CrossFit & hard training blocks.
  • Reducing soreness, inflammation & oxidative stress.
  • People demanding the cleanest formula possible.
Hydration + Recovery
Zero Fillers
Antioxidant Stack
Enhanced Absorption
In short: Refuel is your everyday electrolyte workhorse — clean, transparent, and built for consistent hydration. Recovery+ is your ultra-clean recovery formula — zero fillers, deep anti-inflammatory support, and advanced absorption for the days your body needs more than hydration alone.