Nuun Rest Review

Nuun Rest

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As you may well know from previous reviews, Nuun is up there as a contender for my favorite running products. It's hard to have a "favorite" running product since that's such a broad topic, but if I did, Nuun would be fighting for a spot at the top of the list.

I started using Nuun as a hydration supplement when I was training for my first marathon. Since then, I've worked my way through a variety of their products and have yet to find one I don't like.

That holds true for the newest addition to the Nuun lineup with their Nuun Rest formula. Nuun Rest, similar to their other products, offers the same hydrating electrolytes but with added ingredients to... You guessed it, improve rest and recovery.

What's In It?

So what's in it? First, they've added Tart Cherry to the mix to improve the "Rest" side of things. Tart Cherries are an abundant source of melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate our sleep patterns. Typically our bodies increase melatonin production at night which helps make us feel sleepy.

Then you couple that with the added Magnesium. There's a reason food like dark chocolate and avocado are recommended to help with inflammation. It's because they're packed with magnesium. Magnesium is a natural anti-inflammatory. A much healthier alternative to popping an ibuprofen.

The Flavors

Right now Nuun Rest is available in two delicious flavors, Blackberry Vanilla and Lemon Chamomile, and I honestly go back and forth over which is my favorite. I think Lemon Chamomile may have a slight advantage ice cold but the Blackberry Vanilla is perfect when mixed into a hot tea.

Sleep is something I've always struggled with, especially when I'm stressed. Adding the Nuun Rest to a hot cup of water is the perfect way to wind down before bed. It's hard to explain but it just helps me feel much more relaxed as I'm getting into bed so I can fall asleep more quickly and sleep more soundly through the night.

Final Thoughts

Overall Nuun Rest is a great addition to the Nuun lineup and you still get all the added hydration benefits. The combination of the tart cherry with the magnesium is the perfect recovery blend.

Sleep is probably the best tool runners have to enhance their recovery. And when you couple enhanced sleep with reduced inflammation you wake up feeling more refreshed so you can continue to train hard.