Hydration Unveiled

NIX is taking the guessing out of hydration with a wearable, single-use sensor

Taking the guessing out of hydration

Millions of athletes are guessing their hydration needs and getting it wrong, with substantial consequences. No longer. With proprietary technology developed at the Harvard School of Engineering, and with the world’s leading hydration experts and physiologists, Nix is developing a single use hydration sensor that informs athletes’ hydration strategy: when to drink, what to drink, and how much to drink.

Measure what matters

Nix is empowering athletes to optimize their performance by tracking and understanding their personalized hydration needs. The Nix sensor provides real-time information to athletes about:

When to drink
What to drink
How much to drink

Material Wearables

Nix is taking a materials science approach to wearable technologies. Our bioengineered platform enables single-use sensors for a range of consumer diagnostic applications. Nix is currently developing its initial product: a wearable hydration sensor designed to monitor hydration that empowers athletes to manage their hydration status in real-time. Spun out of the Harvard School of Engineering, Nix aims to empower athletes to be their best by eliminating hurdles to success.

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By now, most coaches and athletes are familiar with the dangers of dehydration, especially during hot August practices. However, it’s also important to understand the dangers of over-hydration - a medical condition known as exercise-associated hyponatremia.

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Too much water can be deadly for young athletes

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It's hot out, and football practice is starting for thousands of kids. But coaches and parents should be careful about telling kids to drink more water. That has been deadly&p...

Remember to drink plenty of water while training during these warm summer days! A new study debunks the notion that permissively dehydrating while training - a growing trend where athletes deprive themselves of fluids during exercise – provides no benefit and puts more stress on the body. https://nyti.ms/2KEdX1X ... See MoreSee Less

Why We All Need to Drink More During Hot Weather Exercise

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Some athletes have begun to eschew fluids during hot weather workouts, in hopes that the privation might somehow make them stronger. A new study suggests it doesn’t.

As the dog days of summer roll on, we often feel run-down, lethargic, and may find it difficult to concentrate. It could be the activity-packed days (and late nights) of summer catching up with us, or it might be that you’re simply dehydrated.

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Off Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated

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Dehydration has long been known to slow physical performance. Now there's evidence that too little water can hurt cognitive performance, too, making complex thinking tasks hard...

Believe it or not, pee can come in a whole rainbow of colors and point towards different signs of hydration levels. As a runner, you know the importance of staying well-hydrated and probably aim for a light lemonade color in the toilet bowl as a sign that all is well and ready to run. Here’s what you should know when your pee doesn’t look like lemonade.

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7 Things the Color of Your Pee Says About Your Health

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The eyes may be a window into the soul, but the toilet bowl is a window into the body.

Electrolyte replacement is most important for long efforts and/or particularly warm weather. However, don’t take in electrolytes blindly – keep tabs on how much you’re ingesting.

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5 essential fuel rules for runners - Runner's World

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Nutrition and hydration strategies play a big part in running performance. But don’t fall for the fads… follow these five golden rules to hit your peak.

Dehydration negatively impacts both physical and mental performance, and could compromise the quality of your next workout. Learn more about key indicators that you should take a rest day instead of hitting the pavement.

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10 indicators that you may need to take a rest day

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Is a change really as good as a rest? Pay attention to 10 body indicators to gauge when to run and when to back off.

According to various studies, 30% to 50% of endurance athletes report various G.I. upsets from drinking during exercise. Reduce your chances of stomach distress with these hydration secrets for top performance.

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6 Hydration Secrets for Top Performance

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These simple steps will also reduce your chances of stomach distress.

Get an inside look at the NCAA guidelines on how to maximize performance hydration.

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Check out the important role that Nix played in yesterday's #BostonMarathon as select athletes became the first to ever run a marathon wearing a hydration sensor. Nix is sending a huge congratulations to all the athletes who participated yesterday in the tough conditions.

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New Wearable Tech Helps Runners Measure Hydration

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It's a step towards helping athletes avoid dehydration issues.