Energy/Sport Drinks
Energy drinks are stimulant drinks and contain high levels of caffeine, taurine, or glucuronolactone. The high levels of stimulants in these drinks has caused concerns about their consumption.
Sport drinks are designed to replace water, electrolytes, and carbohydrates that are lost during exercise or to raise blood glucose levels before exercise. These drinks usually contain a combination of simple sugars (sucrose, glucose, and fructose). The optimum concentration of carbohydrates in these drinks is 4-8%. The suggested amount to consume during a workout is four to eight ounces every 15-20 minutes of workouts that last longer than sixty minutes. The water in the sports drink is adequate to hydrate, but the carbohydrates can add a boost of energy. All sports drinks should contain an adequate level of sodium (110 milligrams per eight- ounce serving) to prevent a low sodium blood level while working out, which can be life threatening.
Sport Drinks
Accelerade
Calories 105
Carbohydrates (g) 19.5
Carb. Conc. 8%
Sodium (mg) 142.5
Cytomax
Calories 50
Carbohydrates (g) 10
Carb. Conc. 4%
Sodium (mg) 50
Gatorade
Calories 50
Carbohydrates (g) 12
Carb. Conc. 5%
Sodium (mg) 110
GPUSH
Calories 25
Carbohydrates (g) 6
Carb. Conc. 2.5%
Sodium (mg) 170
GU2O
Calories 50
Carbohydrates (g) 13
Carb. Conc. 6%
Sodium (mg) 120
PowerBar PERFORM
Calories 60
Carbohydrates (g) 16
Carb. Conc. 7%
Sodium (mg) 110
Shaklee Performance
Calories 100
Carbohydrates (g) 25
Carb. Conc. 10%
Sodium (mg) 115
SoBe Sports System
Calories 70
Carbohydrates (g) 19
Carb. Conc. 8%
Sodium (mg) 70
Ultima Replenisher
Calories 25
Carbohydrates (g) 20
Carb. Conc. 2%
Sodium (mg) 25
XLR8
Calories 50
Carbohydrates (g) 12
Carb. Conc. 5%
Sodium (mg) 40
