Why Osmolality Matters in High-Performance Cognitive Clarity
By Dr. Julian Vane, Head of Research
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24 Aug 2026
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6 min read
A 2% drop in intracellular hydration correlates with a measurable 15% reduction in working memory and reaction time. When fluids are too dense with sugars (hypertonic), the stomach delays gastric emptying, drawing fluids away from the brain to digest sugars. ESSORA's hypotonic formulation ensures that water and minerals cross the intestinal barrier and enter the cerebral circulation within minutes.
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