
I was seventeen, training in Bethesda, Maryland, and looking for something to drink after practice that actually helped me recover.
The search
Built for after, not duringEverything on the shelf was built to hydrate you during a workout. I wanted the opposite — something for the hours after.
What was missing
Sugar, additives — barely any real cherry or pomegranateThe options were high in sugar, full of additives, and expensive — and the fruits with real recovery research, tart cherry and pomegranate, were barely in any of them.
The build
So I made RestoreLow sugar, a gentle electrolyte base, and meaningful amounts of both fruits. Recovery as a daily habit, not an afterthought.
“As an athlete who regularly trains and competes, I often found myself dealing with muscle soreness, fatigue, and difficulty recovering after intense training sessions. Wanting to find a better way to support my body’s recovery, I joined Luca in co-founding Hydraco, with the shared vision of creating a hydration product that goes beyond traditional sports drinks.”















