It's easy to be confused by all the promises you see on labels in the beverage aisle. In this video, nutritionist Kate Geagan explains the important differences between energy and sports drinks.
Sport drinks are designed to replace fluid and electrolytes that are lost in sweat during exercise. They also provide carbohydrates that are used by the body as a quick form of energy. Most energy drinks contain caffeine and are used by many as a stimulant to enhance performance before and during exercise, but are not viewed as a source of electrolytes. However, use of energy drinks is controversial they may contain unhealthy amounts of caffeine and added sugars. However, sport drinks are more appropriate for use during exercise as they contain the correct ratios of electrolytes like sodium and potassium.
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