Sports drink -a supply of energy in the form of carbohydrates
Because the carbohydrate reserves in our body are limited, it is important to supplement them during longer trips or competitions. Here a sports drink makes the difference with water.
Sports drink - supply of water
The supply of moisture is very important because water acts as a cooling mechanism and is an essential solvent for various substances. At a moisture loss of 500-1000 ml, you may feel tired and uncomfortable and performance will be significantly reduced. So moisture needs to be replenished continuously, especially during a drought in warm weather, which results in a great loss of moisture. A sports drink should, therefore, contain a large amount of moisture.
Sports drink must not cause stomach complaints
When a sports drink causes complaints such as diarrhoea and vomiting, there is no longer optimal performance and especially during a trip, it is quite difficult. To be sure that your stomach can tolerate a drink well, you should first try the sports drink during training.
Sports drink supplementation of minerals
With sweating, we lose not only water but also minerals such as sodium, potassium and magnesium. Normally the loss of minerals has less effect on performance than moisture loss, but it can cause muscle cramps. So under extreme conditions in a draught, besides water also minerals need to be replenished. A sports drink should, therefore, contain sufficient minerals.
A sports drink should taste great
The feeling of thirst that normally arises during exertion is already insufficient to replenish the resulting fluid deficiency. If the sports drink does not taste well, you will drink even less. The composition of the sports drink can still be as optimal as it is, if it is not tasty, you drink too little and it does not yet offer any advantages.
Children and sports drinks
In general, sports drinks are not suitable for children. Unfortunately, this is not always mentioned on the packaging of the sports drink. Â
Make your own sports drink
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