Taking Water to a Healthier Level: YZ is Here.

YZ All Natural Hydravesent Crystals

Recently, I received sample packs of a new product called “YZ”. No, you don’t pronounce it “Y-Z” but rather “wise.” If you aren't already privy to this bit of information, YZ is a line of all natural hydravescent crystals created to give your water a hydration boost. YZ comes in three flavors, all of which are caffeine-free, naturally flavored and colored, and they’re designed to make your water work harder. Simply mix with 16 ounces of water, shake and you’re good to go.

Now take my word for it: I’m no fitness guru, scientist, over-the-top health nut or representative from the U.S. FDA, so the veracity of YZ’s health benefit claims are totally their own. What I do know, however, is that as amped-up hydrating drinks go, these three varieties are actually quite thirst-quenching and, from a natural standpoint, appear to provide essential benefits to our bodies.

Here's the YZ rundown:

The Raspberry Green Tea flavor is an Antioxidant. This variety combines several extracts, including acai, green tea, pomegranate and elderberry. It purports to reduce oxidative stress while doing battle against damaging free radicals.

For Digestive Health, try the Lemon Ginger flavor. The tartest of the three (while still being pleasurable to the taste buds), lemon ginger also contains green tea extract along with prebiotic fiber which promotes the growth of good bacteria to support a healthier digestive system.

Admission time: I drank a bottle of the lemon ginger hydrated water when my stomach was feeling less than optimal. Not too long afterwards, my stomach began to settle considerably without the need for OTC medications.

But Valerie, why is this important?, you might ask.

I’m glad you asked. I’ll tell you why. Before trying any of the YZ products, I hadn’t read up on it, done any research, and was unaware of which product flavor provided what health benefit. It was only after trying all three that I discovered that one of the benefits of lemon ginger’s digestive health variety was settling the stomach. Coincidence? Perhaps. However, I can only state what occurred after drinking what purports to settle the stomach, and that’s what occurred.

The third flavor, Orange Mango Pineapple, instills benefits for Immunity with added grapeseed and elderberry extracts as well as vitamins C and E. This was by far my favorite of the three flavors.

By the way, all three flavors contain electrolytes (great after a workout), they’re sweetened with natural cane sugar and Stevia and are low in calories. It’s an effervescent product (oooh look…bubbles!) but there’s no carbonation involved. There’s no real right or specified time to drink YZ; you can drink it just like you would plain old water. We drink to stay hydrated . . . why not do it with flavor and derive a few natural benefits at the same time?

Do you recommend YZ Hydravescent Crystals?

Yes. I believe their claims of health benefits to be realistic, and you don’t have to force a putrid tasting liquid down your throat to reap those benefits. While the flavors that they currently offer are good, I would like to see a flavor or two involving grapes, strawberries or watermelon, but then again that’s just my personal proclivity.

Where can I purchase YZ?

You can buy YZ direct online or find them locally in-store.

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