
The influence of the right isotonic drinks on sports performance.
Prevent dehydration? Years of experience with (top) athletes have made us realize that hydration is essential. In short: 'you have to drink'
Drinking water?
Drinking water during exercise does not provide energy. Drinking large quantities of water alone can cause a dilution of the sodium in the blood (hyponatremia) and thus cause negative effects due to overhydration. Do not have an isotonic drink at hand, use pure water in combination with Svensson endurance gel.
Isotonic drinks?
Sports drinks can the 'all in one' provide solution, because they bring water, sodium and carbohydrates to the liver. Several studies confirm the effectiveness of sports drinks depending on the endurance. Compared to a placebo (sweetened water), these drinks make it possible to maintain a longer effort at a constant moderate intensity and to increase the number of repetitions of an intense effort. Optimal sodium and carbohydrate concentration and osmolarity levels to assure that the drink remains in the stomach for as short a time as possible. Resulting in rapid absorption into the bloodstream.
Criteria for choosing a sports drink
- Tonality or osmolarity: the ideal drink for your exercise must be isotonic or possibly hypotonic, but above all not hypertonic. An isotonic drink has the same concentration as the blood, a hypotonic drink is less concentrated than the blood and a hypertonic drink more. An isotonic solution is easily absorbed and leaves the stomach quickly (better digestive comfort) for optimum efficiency.
- Carbohydrate content The ideal amount of carbohydrates for performance is between 60 and 80 g of carbohydrates per liter.
- Quality of carbohydrates The glycemic index must be high. Some drinks combine different types of carbohydrates (glucose, fructose, dextrose, sucrose, etc.), which increases the amount of exogenous carbohydrates used during exercise. If only a glucose solution is consumed, the amount of carbohydrates consumed during exercise reaches 1 g/min (60 g/hour). If a mixture of carbohydrates (glucose and fructose) is consumed, the amount of exogenous carbohydrates you use reaches 1.2 to 1.7 g/min (72 to 102 g/hour). This increase in the amount of carbohydrates consumed is explained by the different way in which the carbohydrates enter the cell. The ideal is to combine different types of sugars. Be careful not to consume too much fructose because of the risk of diarrhea.
- Electrolyte content: the recommendations for electrolytes are 500 to 700 mg of sodium per liter of water. The addition of potassium is advised because of the losses due to perspiration
- pH: daily and repeated intake of acidic drinks destroys tooth enamel. It is therefore recommended to avoid excessively acidic drinks and to consume drinks with a pH of more than 5.5.
- Taste also plays a fundamental role. Studies show that a drink with a pleasant taste is more effective because it will be consumed more easily.
Revolutionary development Svensson
Svensson's isotonic drinks contain 30 g carbohydrates/500 ml + electrolytes- 100% natural colours and flavours
- Contains no aspartame or artificial sweeteners
- Liquid concentrate that can be used to prepare 14 bottles
Easy to use due to its liquid form, no more messing around with powders
Click here for the video: how to prepare the isotonic drink Svensson.