Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix
Health-conscious consumers who prefer whole-food-based hydration with organic ingredients
Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus
Illness recovery and clinical dehydration — the medical-grade rehydration standard
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix
Health-conscious consumers who prefer whole-food-based hydration with organic ingredients
Cure takes a whole-food approach to electrolytes with organic coconut water as the base. The ingredient quality is high and the taste is pleasant, but the electrolyte content is moderate. Best for everyday hydration rather than intense athletic performance.
Strengths
- Made with organic coconut water and pink Himalayan salt for a whole-food base
- No artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors — plant-based ingredients
- Convenient stick-pack format with pleasant, not-too-sweet taste
Limitations
- Contains 4g sugar per serving from organic coconut water and cane sugar
- Lower electrolyte content than performance-focused competitors
- Premium pricing for the amount of electrolytes delivered per serving
When to Choose Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus
Illness recovery and clinical dehydration — the medical-grade rehydration standard
Pedialyte is the undisputed standard for medical rehydration, trusted by hospitals worldwide. The AdvancedCare Plus formula adds prebiotics for gut support. However, artificial sweeteners and dyes significantly lower its ingredient quality score for health-conscious daily use.
Strengths
- Medical-grade rehydration formula backed by decades of pediatric clinical use
- PreActiv prebiotics support gut health during illness recovery
- Trusted by hospitals and pediatricians — the gold standard for dehydration treatment
Limitations
- Contains artificial sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame potassium)
- Includes artificial flavors and dyes (Red 40, Blue 1) in some varieties
- Medicinal taste profile — not designed for everyday enjoyment
