what is the best drink for athletes and sportsperson to regain energy?

Answer 1

Anything with electrolytes! Personally, I'd recommend "Accelerade" Sports Drink. http://www.accelerade.com/pages/description_science.html
Of course Gatorade and Powerade are always favorites among athletes... http://www.gatorade.com/hydration/gatorade_vs_dehydration/
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Electrolytes are used to create electrical energy necessary for many body functions including transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contractions. In simple terms, many normal bodily functions are dependent on these substances. Consistent replenishment of electrolytes is as important as the fuel you consume and the water you drink during exercise. Normal body functions, not to mention performance, are severely compromised if adequate levels of electrolytes are not present, especially in the heat and/or when exercise goes beyond the two-hour mark.

Don't try to replace electrolytes all at once, though. If we attempt to replace all the fuels that we spend, the stomach will back up in total rebellion, and refueling will come to a grinding halt. And, if we try to replace all the electrolytes we lose in equal amounts, a number of hormonal triggers may create all sorts of problems such as gastric stress, edema, or muscle spasm and cramping. If you want to see your effort come to a complete halt, forget to take in electrolytes or take in too many electrolytes from an unbalanced formula and watch it happen!

The solution for proper electrolyte replacement during endurance exercise is to do it gradually and in a way that does not override normal body mechanics. Most athletes perform successfully using from 80-300 mg. sodium per hour in prolonged endurance events. Sodium is necessary but not by itself and not in mega-dose quantities.

Answer 2

It really depends on what you're doing and how your body feels. For example, if you are doing a long run then you should try to get maximum hydration as well as energy. Gatorade and Powerade do the trick usually. Marathoners generally have their formula of drinks and consumables like Gu, Power Bars, etc. Extreme sports people usually drink energy drinks (Red Bull, Adrenaline Rush, Monster, etc.) that are loaded with caffeine, sugar (unless sugar free), vitamins, supplements, and herbs. One needs to try the right one to figure out what's best. Even Gatorade has two different types of formulations, regular and Endurance. Remember flavor is also a factor to consider.

Answer 3

I play soccer and i have found that drinking a gatorade about an hour before your game/match or whatever will help keep you from getting dehydrated while you are playing. But while you are playing you should drink water, if you drink sugar water it could make you sick. Drinking the gatorade it gives you the electrolytes and the sugar, it is sweet, that will give you the carbs and energy, but by far to keep yourself hydrated, drink water after the gatorade and while you are playing. By drinking the gatorade you shouldnt lose as much energy.

Answer 4

I've always been told that a 50/50 mixture of a sports drink such as gatorade and water is the best thing you can have. Diluting the sports drink brings it closer to physiologic osmolality/osmolarity, esentially replacing what your body is losing. Drinking a sports drink by itself, I've heard, can actually further dehydrate your body, and water doesn't replace electrolytes if taken in by itself.

Answer 5

Gatorade

Answer 6

Listen...

If you are not diabetic then try this:

get some dates (5 - 10 pieces) and grinder them with a cup full of milk for 5 minutes.. this is extremely generous in energy.. but you'll need an hour after this drink to be able to eat as it kills hunger. Potasium is the most important element for any muscle, it's there in dates and banana.. good luck.

Answer 7

From my experience as a runner and as a student in the medical field, I've always been told that a 50/50 mixture of a sports drink such as gatorade and water is the best thing you can have. Diluting the sports drink brings it closer to physiologic osmolality/osmolarity, esentially replacing what your body is losing. Drinking a sports drink by itself, I've heard, can actually further dehydrate your body, and water doesn't replace electrolytes if taken in by itself.

Answer 8

Gatorade, which has many more vitamins than water. Have you seen the side of a gatorade bottle? It shows you how much more energy you have from drinking Gatorde than water. Water only contains H2O, but Gatorade contains H2O and many more minerals to help you energize.

Answer 9

adequate levels of electrolytes are not present, especially in the heat and/or when exercise goes beyond the two-hour mark.

Don't try to replace electrolytes all at once, though. If we attempt to replace all the fuels that we spend, the stomach will back up in total rebellion, and refueling will come to a grinding halt. And, if we try to replace all the electrolytes we lose in equal amounts, a number of hormonal triggers may create all sorts of problems such as gastric stress, edema, or muscle spasm and cramping. If you want to see your effort come to a complete halt, forget to take in electrolytes or take in too many electrolytes from an unbalanced formula and watch it happen!

The solution for proper electrolyte replacement during endurance exercise is to do it gradually and in a way that does not override normal body mech

Answer 10

Definitely Gatorade.

Answer 11

nerve impulses and muscle contractions. In simple terms, many normal bodily functions are dependent on these substances. Consistent replenishment of electrolytes is as important as the fuel you consume and the water you drink during exercise. Normal body functions, not to mention performance, are severely compromised if adequate levels of electrolytes are not present, especially in the heat and/or when exercise goes beyond the two-hour mark.

Don't try to replace electrolytes all at once, though. If we attempt to replace all the fuels that we spend, the stomach will back up in total rebellion, and refueling will come to a grinding halt. And, if we try to replace all the electrolytes we lose in equal amounts, a number of hormonal triggers may create all sorts of problems such as gastric stress, edema, or muscle spasm and cramping. If you want to see your effort come to a complete halt, forget to take in electrolytes or take in too many electrolytes from an unbalanced formula and watch it happen!