please help me
2006-06-19 07:43:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
what do you drink?
2006-06-19 16:57:36 · update #1
A sports drink is a beverage designed to help athletes rehydrate, as well as replenish electrolytes, sugar, and other nutrients, which can be depleted after strenous training or competition. Companies marketing these products point out the fact that plain water, despite its association with good health, can actually be toxic if consumed in large amounts (cf. water intoxication). This can happen because overconsumption of water literally dilutes the electrolytes already present in the human body to a dangerously low level (also called "hyponatremia"). Some, but not all, sports drinks are isotonic, meaning they contain the same proportions of nutrients as found in the body, and are thus safe for use during extended exercise.
Sports drinks are different from energy drinks. Sports drinks are intended to replenish electrolytes, sugar, water, and other nutrients, and are usually isotonic (containing the same proportions as found in the human body). Energy drinks, on the other hand, simply provide lots of sugar and caffeine.
2006-06-19 07:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by jqpaskmenow_ 02 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because, unlike water, Gatorade and the like contain carbohydrates, the primary fuel for the body. Plus it replaces the potassium and sodium lost during sweating...
2006-06-19 08:07:51 · answer #2 · answered by howlettlogan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most sports drinks have sugars in them to give you energy. They also have salts and electroyd lights to keep you energized .
2006-06-19 07:51:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As in when you are actually doing the exercise? If so, I think I would puke. Milk is not bad. Just make sure its fat free milk and dont overdo it. Milk contains calories and you have to account for them
2016-05-20 02:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
water is what hydrates you. Gatorade and others do that but not as much. they use sugars and things to try and give you energy.
2006-06-19 07:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by 2341 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Propel. It's Gatorade's water. Not bad
2006-06-19 07:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sugar and salt that replace lost electrolytes.
2006-06-19 07:50:28 · answer #7 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the sports drink has a lot of sugars and water doesn't!! thanks for the two points!!
2006-06-19 07:51:17 · answer #8 · answered by Felicia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they give you water and energy, right?
2006-06-19 07:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by hrh475 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
electrolytes
These are salts that prevent dehydration.
2006-06-19 07:46:38 · answer #10 · answered by carolinagrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋