Athlete-founded brand debuts a ready-to-drink formula built for demanding training and competition
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 2O3, a new performance hydration brand founded by record-holding powerlifter Johnny Kaufman and consumer-products entrepreneur Nelson Cury, today announced that its first ready-to-drink beverage is now available. The beverage combines 1,000 mg of sodium, 340 mg of potassium, and 60 mg of magnesium with honey to support faster hydration and provide both readily available and sustained energy.
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