Different from ordinary drinks, sports drinks are formulated according to the characteristics of physiological consumption during exercise, such as energy consumption during exercise, changes in the body's internal environment, and decline in cell function. It can supplement the nutrients lost during exercise in a targeted manner. Sports ability, a special drink that accelerates the elimination of fatigue after exercise. Therefore, it should have the following basic characteristics:
1. Contains a certain amount of sugar
Sugar is the most economical and direct main energy substance for the human body. It is stored in skeletal muscle and liver as glycogen. Due to the limited sugar reserves in the body, if there is no replenishment due to a large amount of consumption during exercise, the muscles will be weak and the exercise capacity will also decrease. On the other hand, because more than 90% of the brain’s energy supply comes from blood sugar, a drop in blood sugar will weaken the brain’s ability to regulate exercise and cause fatigue. Therefore, scientifically formulated sports drinks must contain a certain amount of sugar in order to achieve the effect of supplementing energy. The best sports drinks are mainly oligosaccharides. Maltose oligosaccharides composed of 3 to 10 monosaccharides has unique characteristics. It has low osmotic pressure, low sweetness, good taste and low insulin response, which is conducive to supplementing blood sugar. , allowing the brain and muscles to continuously absorb sugar during exercise, thereby improving endurance, delaying fatigue and accelerating post-exercise recovery. The latest research results show that oligosaccharide beverages are also beneficial to reduce blood lactate levels during exercise and increase muscle strength and work capacity. In addition, the sugar in sports drinks can also improve the taste, stimulate the intake of drinks, and improve the absorption rate of drinks.
2. Vitamins
Since exercise consumes a lot of physical energy and vitamins, beverages are rich in vitamins and are a good supplement to the body after exercise, especially vitamin B12.
3. The right amount of electrolytes
Sweating caused by exercise leads to a large loss of electrolytes such as potassium and sodium, which can cause physical fatigue and even cramps, resulting in decreased exercise capacity. The sodium and potassium in the drink not only help to replenish the sodium and potassium lost in sweat, but also help the water stay in the blood vessels, so that the body can get more adequate water. If the electrolyte content in the beverage is too low, the supplementary effect will not be achieved; if it is too high, the osmotic pressure of the beverage will be increased, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, and the water in the beverage cannot be absorbed by the body as soon as possible.
Post time: Jul-06-2022
