What You Should Know About Sports Drinks

Sport drinks are very popular in America and used by almost every athlete in with good reason. They all claim to restore electrolytes and boost physical performance, which is an accurate statement, but what manufacturers do not tell you is that sports drinks are not for everyone. For most athletes, water will do just fine when they need to quench their thirst and rehydrate their body.

The electrolytes and carbohydrates that they contain are crucial for post-workout muscle recovery, but sports drinks also contain high amounts of processed sugars, artificial flavors and chemical additives (colors, etc.) – these ingredients your body can do without. Next time you pick a sports drink, carefully examine the label additional ingredients. These types of drinks are specially designed for people who spend at least an hour a day working out; their body lose a lot of electrolytes and the quickest way to replace these is with a sports drink because their high sodium content helps increase the absorption rate of the electrolytes. But you have to know what is good for your body and do not rely on pure advertisement. Learn about the ingredients and their harm.

How To Restore Electrolytes.

For people looking to satisfy their thirst, water is the best option. But unfortunately water does not satisfy everyone. For those who dislike or aren’t gratified with water, try adding a pinch of sea salt and diluted juice to get the desired flavor while avoiding the extra calories and unwanted ingredients. Other alternatives include adding fruit, such as orange slices, to your water for extra nutrients and healthy taste. Fruit, nuts and seeds also contain the electrolytes that are essential for you body but were lost during workout, so try adding these to you post-workout routine. Next time you reach for sports drink to rehydrate a replenish your body, ask yourself if you really need it. Chances are you could probably do with out.

In my practice, I discover very useful and healthy to combine specific homeopathic and botanical products. This is one of many principles of Bioenergetic Medicine to restore balance. I find most popular combination to restore your minerals and supply antioxidants is mix these three remedies into a glass bottle of water and drink it throughout a day. On the days you workout, you might want to increase the consumption of this “powerful healthy” mix. To find out more about these products, please contact our Chiropractic and Wellness Center.