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Importance of Electrolyte tabs in staying hydrated during sports!

By electrolytes we understand in sports nutrition the minerals sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. These are the main minerals lost through sweating. The higher the air temperature and the intensity of the physical activity, the more we sweat. Therefore, we have a bigger need for fluid and electrolytes in these situations.

Function:

Electrolytes are particularly vital for fluid balance and transport in the body. They thus also influence the transport of nutrients and their metabolites in and out of our cells. In addition, electrolytes stabilize the pH value, influence heart and muscle function and promote heat tolerance and cognitive performance.

Sodium:

Salt is colloquially often used as a synonym for sodium. However, Sodium is actually not the same as salt - but an ingredient of it. Common table salt, for example, consists of about 40% sodium and 60% chloride. Due to its high need for our body and the amount excreted in sweat (see figure), sodium is THE central electrolyte during sports activities. Sodium is also indispensable for the transport of fluids and energy from the intestine into the blood and to maintain fluid balance inside and outside of the cells. Sodium loss depends on many factors. It varies from person to person and ranges from 400 to 1600 mg of sodium per litre of sweat.

Electrolyte deficiency:

Particularly with intensive, prolonged physical activity, high air temperature and humidity (heat), electrolytes, especially sodium, must be adequately replaced during exercise to prevent a drop in performance. Typical signs of fluid and electrolyte deficiency are, for example, increased heart rate, impaired heat regulation, reduced cognitive function or increased risk of cramps.




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Numerous studies show that caffeine is able to increase athletic endurance performance and improve concentration and attention in decisive phases of a competition. Renowned institutions from the world of sports nutrition (Australian Institute of Sport, Swiss Sports Nutrition Society) therefore list caffeine in class A, which corresponds to a supplement with the highest level of evidence. The form in which caffeine is taken - whether as coffee, tea, espresso, cola, powder, shot, booster, chewing gum, energy drink, etc. - plays a subordinate role. For athletes, the dosage and the individual tolerance and effect of caffeine are of primary importance.

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ISOTONIC versus COMPETITION sports drink

The two mentioned sports drinks are very similar in their carbohydrates content. In contrast to ISOTONIC – nomen est omen – COMPETITION is a hypotonic carbohydrate-electrolyte solution. Additionally, it is also formulated without acidifying agents like citric acid or fruit powders and, therefore, of an almost neutral pH-value of 6.5. Combined with its very mild flavouring, COMPETITION is perfectly digestible also at high-intensity exertions, and the sports drink of choice for extended endurance exercise. In these kind of events, athletes often experience not only gastrointestinal problems, but also limited palatability of sports drinks due to overly intense flavouring, sweetness and acidity.

Nevertheless, in our experience, team and ball sport athletes still prefer the more intensely flavoured and sweeter tasting ISOTONIC sports drink over COMPETITION. This is probably mainly due to their ability to drink during breaks and not during continued exercise.

Under these conditions there is nothing wrong with intense tasting, acidified, isotonic sports drinks, which fulfill their function of providing energy and fluid perfectly.

Carbohydrate and protein needs after a hard training ride or race? Follow these steps to aid recovery and improve performance!

RECOVERY DRINK is a tasty carbohydrate-protein drink which supports recovery. It contains short- and long-chain carbohydrates that optimally replenish the athlete's glycogen stores after exercise.

ELECTROLYTES offer a refreshing, low-calorie electrolyte drink for sports and leisure. Available in four fruity flavours: Red Orange, Fruit Mix, Lemon and Berry

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