Why Use Sports Drinks

Water vs. Sports Drinks M. Schwartz WSSD 618

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The Million-Dollar Question Why should athletes use sports drinks?

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Water vs. Sports Drinks Flavored = more drinking No flavor = less drinking Absorbed quickly = less urine Stimulates urine production Sodium added = greater thirst = more drinking Quenches thirst = less drinking Added electrolytes No electrolytes 6-8% carbohydrates = provides added energy No carbohydrates

“ There are many occasions when Gatorade is more effective than water, but no occasion when water is more effective than Gatorade.” Dean Kleinschmidt Head ATC, New Orleans Saints THE VERDICT?

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