Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Things You Need to Know About Energy Drink



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crowded sports drinks offered and expressed good because they contain fluid, electrolytes and carbohydrates are in accordance with the needs of the body. Basically, there are 3 types of sports drinks are isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic.

The first, isotonic beverages that are composed of fluid, electrolyte, electrolytes and 6-8% carbohydrate.
Next is a hypotonic fluid, electrolytes and carbohydrates in the lower levels.
And, the third is hypertonic with high carbohydrate content. Is this drink really good to replace lost body fluids? And, the type is most appropriate? The next post we’ll talk to you.
How do I use the right? Try drinking a few sips at the early stages of your physical training. This method aims to prevent dehydration, not to overcome dehydration. Begin around 8ounces on 20 minutes before the start of exercise, then drink another 4-6 ounces (equivalent to half the amount of liquid in a can of soda) every 15-20 minutes. This amount is expressed enough for the bulk of sports.

Are there any side effects? Many who claim to isotonic drinks can replace fluids and increase energy. Basically, any product containing calories will increase energy levels. However, the best way is to get energy from complex carbohydrates found in bread, potatoes, rice, pasta and cereal. In fact, the source of energy is the least satisfactory of simple carbohydrates, namely sugar. And, many of energy drinks containing sugar in high concentrations, in some cases even reaching 18%.

In addition, sports drinks also contain caffeine, as well as various additives such as reinforcement colors, flavorings, sweeteners and ballast substances. Although able to provide instant energy, caffeine can act as a diuretic that makes you constantly urinating. Therefore, these drinks are not replacing lost fluids, but further deplete body fluids.

Some types of sports drinks is expressed even worse for the teeth and dangerous for people with diabetes. These drinks contain citric acid. And all kinds of potential acid erodes the tooth. However, this erosion rate depends on the method of your drink. Sport drinks should be consumed as soon as possible should be, and better yet if you use a straw and make sure that does not keep long in the mouth.

Many ingredients in energy drinks can also disrupt the stated health if consumed in large quantities. Although one peck carcinogens (such as additional dyes) may not be harmful, but with repeated use of the accumulated amount can cause symptoms. The American College of Sports Medicine claims even if the drink is bad for the health and not the superior of the white water.


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