Sports drinks are very popular among athletes and recreational exercisers but it s debated whether they re any better than plain water.
Water sports energy drinks.
Sports drinks are really intended for people doing a high level.
Let s look at the key ingredients of sports drinks and energy drinks.
For all but the most draining workouts water is all you need to.
The main components of sports drinks are water carbs.
We love the natural flavors like this strawberry coconut variety.
Reviewers describe this yummy low calorie sports drink as the organic version of gatorade loaded with electrolytes derived from organic coconut water organic cane sugar and sea salt this better for you sports drink contains just 2 grams of sugar and 10 calories.
Coconut water infused water milk and or energy drinks.
Nish says that s because most sports drinks have a ph between three and four which is associated with enamel demineralization.
They all have added ingredients that say they do something extra such as increase energy and alertness boost nutrition or even enhance athletic performance.
Sports and energy drinks can include anything from sports beverages to vitamin waters to highly caffeinated drinks.
Other rehydrating drink choices.
Sports drinks also known as electrolyte drinks are functional beverages whose stated purpose is to help athletes replace water electrolytes and energy before and for all after training or competition though their efficiency for that purpose has been questioned particularly after exercise.
Plain water is the best hydrating beverage for most people but sports and energy drinks are advertised to appeal to those who exercise or need a boost of energy to get through the day.
Though sometimes confused with sports beverages energy drinks are a different product entirely.
Tiredness is endemic around the world and caffeinated sparkling waters.
Drinking too many sugary sports drinks can also lead to tooth enamel erosion.
It has electrolytes and less sugar than many sports drinks or fruit juices.
Sports drinks contain sugar and salts with the sugars providing an energy source and assisting absorption of water and the salts replacing those lost through sweat.
Still the nutrients vary a lot from brand to brand.
Meanwhile the thriving performance energy drink market welcomes another big brand entry.
In addition the salts and sugar make you a little thirsty and encourage you to drink more therefore providing adequate though some would argue excessive hydration.