Wednesday 6 April 2011

Sports Drinks

A sports drink is a beverage that helps athletes rehydrate after or during training, practises and competitions. Sports drinks contain electrolytes.

There are three major types of sports drinks
  • Isotonic
  • Hypertonic
  • Hypotonic
By consuming an excessive amount of sports drinks it can cause water intoxication. However, a lack of electrolytes can affect the central nervous system.

Examples of sports drinks include Powerade, Lucozade, Staminade, Aquarius, etc.

Nida Karlie




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