NUTRITION
SPORTS NUTRITION
Question
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What main ingredient is in sports drink that humans need?
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Magnesium
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Electrolytes
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Chloride
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Calcium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sports drinks are advertised to replenish glucose, fluids, and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium) lost during strenuous exercise as well as to enhance endurance.
Detailed explanation-2: -Their main ingredient is caffeine. They usually contain sugar, which adds calories. They also may contain guarana plant extract (which is similar to caffeine), taurine (an amino acid), and vitamins.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most common electrolytes that are being used in sports drinks are sodium chloride. It is simply an ordinary salt and potassium chloride. Generally, electrolytes help to balance fluids in body, as well as, play a huge role in a muscle contraction.
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