Best Sports Drinks publishes independent reviews, comparisons, and guides about sports drinks, electrolytes, and hydration. This page explains how we work.
Independence
This site is owned by AJ Anderson, who also founded Fast Pickle. We disclose that ownership clearly on every page where Fast Pickle appears. See our full disclosure for details on how we handle the conflict.
No brand pays to appear in our rankings. No brand can pay to be removed. Editorial decisions are made by the editorial team, not by advertising or affiliate relationships.
How we evaluate products
We assess products based on published nutrition panels, ingredient quality, third-party testing data where available, price per serving, and fit for the specific use case covered in each article. A product that wins for a competitive triathlete may not win for a recreational gym-goer — we evaluate for the audience, not for the product.
Where we have personally used a product, we say so. Where we are relying on published specifications, we say that too. We do not invent personal testing we have not done.
Accuracy and corrections
Nutrition data is sourced from manufacturer labels at time of publication. Formulations change. If you find a discrepancy between what we report and what is on a current label, email us and we will verify and correct it promptly.
We date our articles and note when they were last reviewed. We do not quietly update articles to change rankings without noting that a revision was made.
Affiliate relationships
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence rankings. We link to affiliate products because they are good products, not because they pay better commissions.
Health information
Content on this site is general information, not medical advice. Sports drinks and electrolyte products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Readers with specific health conditions should consult a qualified healthcare provider before significantly changing their electrolyte or fluid intake.
Contact
Questions about our editorial process: ayjay.anderson@gmail.com