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Sports Drinks
There are three types of Sports drink all of which contain various levels of fluid, electrolytes and carbohydrate. ... Drinks with an osmolality of 270-330mOsm/kg are said to be in balance with the bodys fluid and are called Isotonic. ... This drink is the choice for most athletes - middle and long distance running or team sports. Glucose is the bodys preferred source of energy therefore it may be appropriate to consume Isotonic drinks where the carbohydrate source is glucose in a concentration of 6% to 8% - e. ... In ultra distance events high levels of energy are required and Hypertonic drinks can be taken during exercise to meet the energy requirements. If used during exercise Hypertonic drinks need to be used in conjunction with Isotonic drinks to replace fluids. ... Mix all the ingredients together and keep chilled
Those who train or participate in events for four hours or more, may benefit from drinking a diluted sports drink
When a workout period exceeds 60 minutes, sports drinks can be beneficial because they provide a source of fuel for working muscles and will speed the absorption of water and glucose (sugar) from the small intestine.
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