Many people prefer to drink sports drinks rather than water because they just plain taste better and they quench your thirst. There are a couple of important things to remember when substituting sports drinks for water. One being the overall purpose is hydration; therefore the drink should contain a small amount of sodium, carbohydrates, and potassium.
Here are some things to remember:
~Carbohydrates for sports drinks should contain between 14-19 grams per 8 ounce serving. A drink that has more carbohydrates could cause cramping, nausea, or diarrhea.
~The sodium level for sports drinks should be between 100-110 milligrams per 8 ounce serving.
~ One thing to remember is you don't sweat out vitamins when your sweat; therefore there is no need to buy sports drinks that include vitamins- although it wouldn't hurt.
~Water is adequate to drink if you are working out for less than an hour, if more than an hour than an sports drink will make up for the loss of sodium while sweating.
The important thing to remember is that when replenishing liquids with sports drinks be aware of what you are drinking and what your body needs.
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