How well do fluids besides water actually hydrate you?

Question

Let’s take for example sugar free Gatorade, or pedialyte. That in itself, is it effective at hydrating you?

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Can anyone speak for the cycling supplement Hammer Nutrition? I work long hot days as an arborist and have been using their HEED(High electrolyte energy drink ? ) during the summer months. It seems to work but never knew about the secret ratio . Very informative thread thanks !