Water vs Sports drinks
Gatorade, Powerade, Pocari Sweat..
All of these drinks are loved by sports players. But why? and are they better than water?
Sports Drinks
In comparison to water, Sports drinks do not hydrate better than water. But people are more likely to drink in larger volumes and therefore this leads to better hydration. The typical taste of Sports drinks, sweet-tart taste combination doesn’t quench thirst, so you will keep drinking a sports drink long after water has lost its appeal. You can get a carbohydrate boost from sports drinks, in addition to electrolytes which my be lost from perspiration, but these drinks tend to offer lower calories than juice or soft drinks. A lot of people who exercise for weight loss tend to avoid Sports drinks because of the calories. However Sports drinks help to complement the loss of Natrium and other neautritions you lose while you are exercising.
Water
So nothing can go wrong with water right?Water hydrates better than any other liquid, both before AND during exercise. Water is less expensive and more available than any other drink. You need to drink 4-6 ounces of water for every 15-20 minutes of exercise. However during intense work outs, water may not be the best choice,as water does not support any nutritions that you lose while working out. In America one women passed away, because of lack of Natrum while she was on a diet.
Personally I prefer water just because I do not like the funny taste and color of Sports drinks. However, I must admit that their a reason why they are called “Sports” drinks.
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