SPORTS DRINKS: YAY OR NAY?

FOR SOME OF US, DRINKING WATER ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH.

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Even if you don’t regularly consume sports drinks, you’ve probably tasted one. A recent study by Herbalife found sports drinks to be the most popular choice for sports nutrition in Singapore, ahead of supplements, energy bars and powdered products. Compared to water, these liquids have added carbs and electrolytes – like sodium, potassium and magnesium – to provide energy and replace the minerals that are lost through sweat. When your body is low on these minerals, you are likely to experience muscle cramps, nausea, fatigue and/or an inability to focus. So while water is great for hydration, sports drinks offer an extra benefit of recharging you, as well as replenishing essential electrolytes. There are plenty of these on the market, from brands like H2O and 100Plus to Pocari Sweat and Herbalife. WHEN SHOULD YOU…

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Shape Singapore (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2017

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