Sea water and endurance sport share a fundamental element: the importance of hydration and mineral balance during effort. This relationship is the focus of Quinton, a company specialized in products made from sea water and linked to the scientific lineage of René Quinton.
A visit to their facilities offers the opportunity to learn how this raw material is handled, what controls are applied to the products, and what Quinton Sport proposes for the sporting arena
A range with different objectives
Quinton Sport brings together products with different compositions and uses. Among them is Totum Sport, a cold microfiltered sea-water solution that provides minerals and electrolytes, as well as energy products and nutritional supplements aimed at athletes.
The range also includes gels and bars with carbohydrates, as well as options for plant-based protein
Therefore, not all of its products pursue the same objective: some are oriented toward electrolyte supply, while others aim to provide energy during exercise or complement post-training nutrition.
Hydration and endurance
In disciplines such as cycling, triathlon, and trail running, replenishing fluids and electrolytes must be adapted to the duration and intensity of the exercise, the ambient temperature, and individual sweat losses.
The sodium is particularly relevant in this context. However, the composition of a product alone does not allow concluding that it improves performance or prevents cramps.
To assess these claims, it is necessary to examine the studies conducted, their results, and the conditions under which each product has been evaluated
II Quinton Sport Summit: science, hydration and athletic performance come together in Alicante
The gathering brings together health professionals, nutrition specialists, and elite athletes to deepen the understanding of the factors that influence preparation, recovery, and physical performance.
The II Quinton Sport Summit centers the relationship between science, nutrition, and high-level sport, an initiative by Quinton that connects health professionals, researchers, coaches, and athletes around some of the major challenges in athletic performance.
Held in Alicante on October 17, 2026, the gathering focused on issues such as hydration, mineral balance, digestive health, recovery, and preparation for physical exertion
Scientific knowledge, applied to sport
The program announced by the organizers included talks by specialists such as Fernando Mata, Jesús Francisco Rodríguez, Ana Brotons, and Carlos Ferrando, with content aimed at translating scientific knowledge into athletic practice.
One of the main focal points of these events is to understand how nutritional strategies are adapted to the individual needs of each athlete, especially in endurance disciplines and long-duration events.
The experience of elite athletes
The Summit also featured a round-table with two prominent figures in Spanish sport: Paquillo Fernández, Olympic medalist in race walking, and Pau Capell, an international reference in ultramarathon.
Their respective disciplines allow tackling different challenges, from managing effort and competitive preparation to hydration and recovery after prolonged exertion
Quinton Sport and sports nutrition
The Quinton Sport range includes products aimed at different nutritional needs, from electrolyte provision to energy gels, bars, and plant-based proteins.
The visit to the Quinton laboratories broadens this perspective and reveals the production and quality-control processes of their products, as well as the company’s lines of work in the sports field.
In this context, it is crucial to distinguish between the nutritional composition of a product and the scientific evidence supporting its possible effects on performance.
Research, data, and clinical experience are essential elements for evaluating their applications
An opportunity to bring science closer to the athlete
The II Quinton Sport Summit raises a question of interest to athletes and professionals: how to translate scientific knowledge into practical strategies for hydration, nutrition, and recovery.
The link between research, athletic experience, and dissemination offers an opportunity to bring these insights closer to those seeking to improve their preparation, always from an individualized and evidence-based perspective.
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Dylan Holloway
I’ve always been fascinated by the stories hidden behind a stopwatch, a finish line or a record-breaking performance. At Athletics News, I cover athletes, competitions and the moments shaping track and field, with a particular interest in the people and journeys behind the results.
