Sport Drink

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Sport drink?
   what's your favorite sport drink not energy drink Sport drinks ! and what flavor?! and i don't want people saying there bad for you i just want to see what SPORT drinks people like!

   • ANSWER:
     I like gatorade. I like most flavors but the lemon-lime.

2. QUESTION:
   Sport Drink?
   What is the best thing to drink while your are playing sports, mainly basketball?

   • ANSWER:
     Gatorade by far.

3. QUESTION:
   what sport drink do you drink during a basketball game as a player?
   during a basketabll game, as a player, what sport drink do you drink.

   • ANSWER:
     Gatorade https://twitter.com/bboydrifter

4. QUESTION:
   Does this name suit a sport drink?
   Im designing a sport drink and im calling it 'Velocity'. Why do you think it fits well as the name for a sport drink?

   • ANSWER:
     Yes. It is almost the perfect name for a sports drink.

5. QUESTION:
   Is it unhealthy to drink sport drinks when not working out or exercising? What are the risks and effects?
   I occasionally drink sports drinks as a substitute for sugary soda, and as a result I usually have stomach cramps and aches. Although the cramps are annoying, they beat consuming soda, but I'd prefer not to have them. Is there anything I can do?

   • ANSWER:
     just dont drink the sports drinks.

     try bottled iced tea instead. it is just as sweet but most are flavored with splenda

6. QUESTION:
   What is the healthiest sport drink?
   I know gatorade, powerade and vitamin water are all terrible for you. Is there any sport drink out there that is healthy?

   • ANSWER:
     water is the best. The advantage of gatorade-type drinks is that they have supplemental electrolytes in addition to water; the disadvantage is that they usually contain sugar and unnecessary sodium.. If you're expending a normal amount of energy during your workout and don't have an underlying electrolyte imbalance, special sports drinks are totally unnecessary.
     If you have a reasonably normal diet you shouldn't need the extra electrolytes.
     If you're exercising in the middle of the Gobi or Sahara you may have inordinately high needs for fluid and electrolytes. Otherwise, drink water.

7. QUESTION:
   Nutrition and sports. A sport drink that help you from dehydrating?
   I need to invent a sports drink that can be consumed during an activity or a sport. That will be able to give you energy and help you gain electrolytes that you lost from sweat. What ingredients should i put in my drink. that will help it to fit the standards that i need. Is vitamins good?

   • ANSWER:
     A basic sports drink consists of carbohydrates in the form of glucose and fructose, water and salt, so I would suggest:

     1 litre water
     250ml orange squash
     couple of pinches of salt

     More complex sports drinks such as isotonics work to replace the minerals lost as you sweat. According the the linked site "a litre of sweat typically contains 0.02g Calcium, 0.05g Magnesium, 1.15g Sodium, 0.23g Potassium and 1.48g Chloride". So you could add these to a basic sports drink to create an isotonic drink.

8. QUESTION:
   drinking 500ml of water have what effect on fluid handling of kidney?if isotonic sport drink is takenwhat diff?
   drinking 500ml of water has what effect on fluid handling of kidney?if isotonic sports drink is taken,then what is its effect on kidney? how it differs from normal water?

   • ANSWER:
     Drinking 500 ml of water will lead to a prompt diuresis with increased production of a low osmolality urine.Absorption of the water increases body fluids leading to a fall in plasma osmolality which is detected by hypothalamic osmorecepters.This causes a reduction in the secretion of ADH from the hypothalamus/posterior pituitary and this reduces the H2O permeability in the distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts,producing a large volume of diluted urine.The response is activated within 10-15minutes
     Drinking 500ml of isotonic sports drink causes expansion of the extra cellular fluid volume and increases total body solute without affecting the osmolality,so there is less affect on ADH secretion .Plasma expansion does reduce activity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system,so absorption of salt and water in the distal convoluted tubule is decreased.This results in an increased volume of urine of normal concentration,thus clearing the water and electrolyte load.The response is much slower and the diuresis may be delayed for 2 hours or more.

9. QUESTION:
   What is a good nutritional sport drink for sustained maximum energy?
   Perhaps something you can eat or drink when you wake and then something you can drink during the day. And, hopefully will still allow you to still sleep at night!

   • ANSWER:
     I love XS products there sports drink is so thirst quenching and tastes great, plus they have several energy drinks with no carbs or sugar, and some flavors you can get caffeine free.

     Here is where I get mine: http://live4Him.mychoices.biz

10. QUESTION:
    What are some reasons why alcohol does not better your performance in a sport and why a SPORTS drink does?
    My father and I play in a recreational volleyball league. My father usually drinks a couple of beers and I usually drink something like Gatorade before the game. Please provide me with some reasons why my beverage is the better choice.

    • ANSWER:
      neither of your beverages are good choices! Beer and Gatorade are full of empty calories! However, if you have to choose the lesser of two evils, go with the sports drink because alchohol blocks the absorbtion of some nutrient or viatamin (i think viatmin K?) which is essential to developing muscle.

11. QUESTION:
    Which sport drink name do you like the best?
    I have to do this project in my Sports Marketing class, and we have to create a label for our own unique sports drink. We also have to come up with a slogan.

    Which one do you like best and why is it better than the other one?

    1. Drink name: eXcel

    Slogan: Rise Above

    =================================

    2. VOLT (All letters will be capitalized, and the L will be a lightning bolt similar to Gatorade)

    Slogan: Charge Yourself

    THANKS!

    • ANSWER:
      i like 2.. because the first one sounds like i'm getting ready for some exam.. but volt sounds like i can run a marathon.

12. QUESTION:
    What are the best things you can eat and drink before playing a sport such as badminton?
    I want to be pumped up and full of energy what can i eat or drink before to get me going apart from sports/energy drinks Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Hey i'm 13 (so i guess i might not have the same kind of body/ability/needs as you) and play badminton. I met Gail Emms and Donna Kellogg at a tournament recently and they said you should eat well generally, and recommended jaffa cakes for energy

13. QUESTION:
    How long should i wait to do sport after drinking my protien drink (Whey Protien)?
    Or whats the maximum time i can wait to do sport after drinking protien? I want it to be most effective and avoid gaining weight using it.

    • ANSWER:
      After you take your whey, wait at least 1 hour before doing any hardcore physical activity because you might throw up or have a really bad upset stomach.

14. QUESTION:
    whether ice cube melting in sport drink increase or decrease the fluid level?
    i want to ask whether ice cube melting in a sport drink will increase or decrease the fluid level?

    ps: when ice cube melts in pure water, the water level will remain the same, provided there are no evaporation etc.

    • ANSWER:
      The water level remains the same.
      This is because the ice, when melts, occupies the space it was occupying in the water before.
      Let the relative density of ice be ρ.
      Then if the volume of water displaced is V, the Volume of ice is V / ρ.
      When this ice melts, the volume becomes V, and therefore it doesn't increase or decrease the level.

      EDIT :
      If the density of the sport drink is more than that of pure water, then the level increases, while if it is less than that of pure water, the level will decrease.
      Most probably, the drink you are talking about has density higher than water. in that case, the level increases.

      EDIT :
      Let the relative density of the drink be ρ1 and that of the ice be ρ(relative to water).
      If the volume of the ice be V, the volume of the drink it displaces is Vρ / ρ1.
      As soon as it melts, the volume it occupies = Vρ.
      As ρ1 > 1, so Vρ / ρ1 < Vρ, and therefore the volume of liquid it displaced before was less than the volume it occupies as liquid now. This means that the level of the drink increases after the ice has melted.

15. QUESTION:
    ive been exercising alot and i was wondering what the best sport drink to drink is while exercising?
    i started exercising more and will anyone please tell me what the best sports drink is to drink while exercising

    • ANSWER:
      Water is definitely the best to drink while working out. If your workouts are more than an hour and a half long it is recommended you drink a 50/50 mix of water and gatorade.

16. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know where I can get the drink Vault or the sport drink Aquarius in NYC?
    I'm looking for the drinks Vault and Aquarius, and I don't know where to find them so please help me out.

    • ANSWER:
      small convenience stores should have it.

17. QUESTION:
    do pro football players and other sport players really drink Gatorade?
    Gatorade is very famous, and was made for sport players, but do they even drink it or do they drink just water?

    • ANSWER:
      I think, depending on what they are doing at that time, they drink both. Gatorade is sweat - it contains all the ingredients sweat has and restores sweat back into your body. Your sweat contains certain ingredients (I think it's electrolytes), which give you energy and hydration - water can do that job, but Gatorade is made specifically to give you that.

      So, I think, yes, they do.

18. QUESTION:
    Which is best sport drink: Gatorade or Powerade?
    I love both sport drinks

    • ANSWER:
      I believe that Gatorade is. I run a lunch truck and it is by far the most popular even though is it more expensive in general. Gatorade was invented first, at the University of Florida (hence the name - GO GATORS). Powerade just seems to be a copy cat.

19. QUESTION:
    What ever happened to the Original ALL SPORT drink?
    The original was like from years ago, it had that pop soda like fiz to it, Why don't I see it in stores anymore? or where can i find them?

    • ANSWER:
      it probably didn't make enough money so it stoped selling.
      if you cant find it in a big chain superstore like Superstore, u wont find it anywhere else.

20. QUESTION:
    What is the best sport drink for an Athlete(Goalkeeper)..?
    hey well im joining my schools soccer team as a goalkeeper and i wanted to know what is the best sports drink for me to drink?..which one would have better effects...? i also have some companies sponsoring me so i want to know which one to pick as my drink....please help!!

    • ANSWER:
      Durning the game water. At halftime the best is Gateroade.

21. QUESTION:
    Which sport drink, is a good drink to drink if you lose a lot of glucose?
    due to any strenous exercise?

    • ANSWER:
      Just check the label and choose the one with the highest listed carbohydrate. Glucose is a raw carbohydrate.

22. QUESTION:
    Is the sports drink All Sport is around?
    And if so where can I buy some?

    • ANSWER:
      is the sport drink called all sport is around if so i havent heard of it

23. QUESTION:
    is it healthy to drink water while doing sport?
    will i play sport all the time wether it was basktball or Ti bo or kik boxing and all the time i knew it's not helthy to drink water doing sport ..but few days ago i heard that every one should drink water while doing sport and it's fast way to lose wight ..so is that right ?

    • ANSWER:
      you should be drinking water especially if your doing sport and sweating as your becomeing dehydrated

24. QUESTION:
    Is it better to drink plain water or Lucozade sport electrolytes drink?

    Yeah l forgot to add, when working out what drink is best to have? Lol.

    • ANSWER:
      plain water works best...sports drinks like lucozade are marketed wrong...yes, they're better to have but only if you're doing a high intensity, long duration work out, and by long duration, i mean a few hours of cardio...so if you're just going to the gym for a bit, waters best and it means you wont intake 300cals or so just before your work out...

25. QUESTION:
    what is the sport drink heed?
    I just ran a marathon and instead of gatorate they had something called heed. I never heard of this. Who makes it what is it?

    • ANSWER:
      HEED is AWESOME. It is made by Hammer Nutrition. I love the Melon flavor. HEED sports drink is subtle tasting, all-complex carbohydrate formula goes down easily and supplies you with consistent, long-lasting energy and the electrolytes you need to keep pushing the pace.

      http://www.hammernutrition.com/

      While you are there, check out their gels and endurance fuels.

      I can't drink Gatorade and the copycats, as the sugar in them make me bonk. I can go all day with HEED. Just clean your bottles well after use as it gets a bit sticky when it dries.

26. QUESTION:
    Why did they stop making the "All sport" drink?
    I remember it in the mid 90's and it tasted really good. I wonder what ever happened to that drink.It was way better then Powerade and Gateraid.

    • ANSWER:
      I don't really know, however I remember them relaunching it in 2002.

      But if you want any more information in regards to "All Sport", email them direct at the email I provided for you below.

      Let me know what happen....

27. QUESTION:
    Is it safe to drink an expired sport drink?

    • ANSWER:
      How long ago if it's only a week or two it's ok.

28. QUESTION:
    An energy/sport drink combo?
    Is it possible to make an energy/sport drink combination? i have to design a drink for an assignment and was wondering what type of ingredients would help kids concentrate more?

    • ANSWER:
      We used to make our own isotonic drink I can't remember the exact recipe but I googled it and .. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/hi/sa/healthy_eating/features/newsid_2132000/2132209.stm
      or http://www.hornetjuice.com/make-sports-drinks.html
      this is better http://www.medical-student.co.uk/issues/current/files/December2007Page%2022.pdf

29. QUESTION:
    What is a 18 and under sport drink that makes you bigger?

    • ANSWER:

30. QUESTION:
    How do you drink out of a Sigg water bottle with a sport top?
    I bought a Sigg water bottle with a sport top and when I go to drink out of it nothing comes out! What am I doing wrong?

    • ANSWER:
      take the saftey seal of first.

31. QUESTION:
    Which energy/sport drink would you consider the best for endurance?
    I know that these drinks cant replace water but I'm just cuious as to which ones would be almost as good for you, during a workout, as water.

    • ANSWER:
      the problem with sports drinks is the amount of sugar in them. to be honest, if you're lacking energy during a workout then you need to look at your diet and see if you're getting enough carbs.

32. QUESTION:
    Has any runner ever tried Powerbar Powerbar Endurance Sport Drink?
    If anyone has ever tried it, how did it effect your running exactly and do you know how it works?

    I'm thinking about getting it but I don't know if it's really worth it.

    Give an honest and helpful answer and I'll give you 10 points :]

    • ANSWER:
      Ive used a powerbar sports drink for a month or so, dont know if it was the same kind, it didnt give me any extra ordinary powers.

      On the other hand, I swear by Cool Citrus Cytomax Performance Drink. For me, it prevents the onset of fatigue by 1/2 hour to 1hr, reenergizes me when fatigued and it tastes almost as good beer...yum;

      I drink some about 45 minutes before the workout, some during, and also afterwards. Although I believe it has about 150 calories per serving so be careful if youre trying to lose weight. Cytomax also sells pre-exercise drinks and recovery drinks, but I think this one also claims to work as a recovery drink.

      For recovery drinks, I think Endurox* is the best one. Performace bike shop also sells that on the cheap.

      Its the greatest sports drink ever. Working out or running without it is like night and day! Pick it up cheap at a performance bicycle store. They probably have one in your area.

      http://search.performancebike.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=cytomax

      http://www.cytosport.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=5

33. QUESTION:
    Is it ok for a guy with a girlfriend to buy another girl a drink after a game of sport?
    is it ok for a guy with a girlfriend to buy another girl a drink after a game of sport? and is it ok for them to tell another girl they are hot? because to me that is showing interest and is wrong.

    • ANSWER:
      I have some really close female friends who I'll buy a drink every now and then or compliment, maybe flirt with a little, but I'd never cross that line, and I definitely make my wife the center of attention if she's present. Relationships are hard work, and some guys get an ego boost out of feeling like a player or a ladies' man even if they're faithful in reality.

34. QUESTION:
    Which is a better sports drink? Lucozade Sport or Gatorade?
    It has launched in India now and both are probably the best sports drink Internationally. Which is better??

    • ANSWER:
      Gatorade.

35. QUESTION:
    What ever happend to the drink All Sport?
    It was my favorite, and also Surge another favorite.

    • ANSWER:
      Yeah, totally disappeared. Pepsi made it. 10K was another decent sports drink that just faded away.

      All Sport left me with a bloated feeling if I drank it during an actual sporting event, but usually I'm just enjoying it at home anyway.

36. QUESTION:
    does anyone know where I can purchase the sport drink that says cocaine on it?
    I just read about it in my school paper and have been looking all over for it, cause I want to give it to my stronlgy antidrug brother in law who has almost no sense of humor, for his birthday, and my conservative older uncle, when they read the can,the looks on their faces will be priceless,

    • ANSWER:
      I looked it up. It's sold in NY and FL and certain cities in California.

37. QUESTION:
    Why is it better to drink isotonic drinks after prolonged sport?
    I heard something like isotonic solutions can be absorbed more easily, but why is it?

    • ANSWER:
      If you drink hypertonic drinks, Your cell will shrink
      If you drink hypotonic drinks, your cell will burst

38. QUESTION:
    Can sport drinks really reduce low blood pressure?
    Doctor says that I need to drink more water and add more salt to my diet but it's a little hard to keep up with that sometimes. Would sport drinks like Gatorade help me stay hydrated or is it a waste of my money?

    • ANSWER:
      The earlier generation of Gatorade was promoted as 'low sodium' drink and was not of any help in low blood pressure.

      The Endurance Formula, introduced in 2004, contained twice the sodium and three times the potassium than that of the typical Gatorade formula as well as chloride, magnesium, and calcium, to better replace what athletes lose while training and competing. This formulation might help improve low blood pressure.

      But when you can make cheap substitute at home, why spend a fortune on energy drink? To 500 ml of water add a squeeze of half a lemon + a pinch of salt and you have a drink that can do the trick, especially on a hot day.

39. QUESTION:
    Is all sport energy drink still being made? If so where can I buy it?

    • ANSWER:
      All sport is a sports drink, not an energy drink. I believe it is still sold. Check out their web site drinkallsport.com to contact them and to find out if they have it in your area and where to find it.

40. QUESTION:
    What ingredients/natural flavors do they put in sport drinks?
    I am trying to make a sport drink at home. What are some healthy ingredients that most sport drinks use for flavor? What natural flavors? And where can I buy them? Thank You

    • ANSWER:
      Splenda, water, some lemons, oranges and limes. Also boiled crushed strawberries are really good in sport drinks, plus tasty

41. QUESTION:
    When was the sport drink Gatorade made and where at?

    • ANSWER:
      Highlights from the History of Gatorade

      September 1965: Four doctors at the University of Florida — Robert Cade, Dana Shires, Alex DeQuesada, and Jim Free — seize on a formula to solve a serious problem for the school’s football team, the Gators: dehydration.

      Check out this URL:

      http://www.amanet.org/books/catalog/0814472990_Timeline.htm

42. QUESTION:
    can any type of person drink lucazade sport?
    i was jsut wondering is lucazade sporit jsut for sports people or when you are exercising o can anyone drink it as a one off drink.

    • ANSWER:
      NO !!!

      It is illegal for others to drink it.

43. QUESTION:
    is it better to drink sports drinks or water when playing sport?

    • ANSWER:
      actually we just studied in science that we you play sports and drink water you heart rate is high and when you drink like Gatorade your heart rate is lower which is good(because they have electrolytes). so yes when you play sports, if you want drink sports drink

44. QUESTION:
    what's the best sport drink to use?

    • ANSWER:
      H20

45. QUESTION:
    Do they still make All Sport drink?
    And if so, where can I buy it? I haven't seen it anywhere.

    • ANSWER:
      They sure do and here is the web site: http://drinkallsport.com/

46. QUESTION:
    How is Lucozade Sport Drink?
    I want to know as i work-out a lot and i want to know if Lucozade is good?

    • ANSWER:
      I had it last week. Its really great. Much better than Gatorade or Red Bull.
      Its an Isotonic drink and gives you more stamina than any other drink. Finally it has launched in India

47. QUESTION:
    would drinking an energy drink or shot before an endurance sport help you perform better?
    yes i know they will give you headaches and make you more tired in the long run, but while doing the sport?

    • ANSWER:
      Anyone who gives you a 1-2 sentence answer or brief reply, as I bet many have as I was researching this should be disregarded. They were simply giving you an individual opinion. The facts are below. I found a lot more great information and only included a small percentage. What you must understand is this is a 100 billion dollar market. We are bombarded with information which insist this absolutely works - gives us a boost. Science seems to agree to a degree as well. However, consider all of this information and understand just because something is said in an advertisement and you see it over and over and over does not always mean it is the truth.
      The short answer is yes it will give you 'immediate' 'short lasting' energy. Does that help you perform better, that is individual opinion.

      http://www.nutritionj.com/content/6/1/35
      Conclusion

      Using energy drinks is a popular practice among college students for a variety of situations. Although for the majority of situations assessed, users consumed one energy drink with a reported frequency of 1 – 4 days per month, many users consumed three or more when combining with alcohol while partying. Further, side effects from consuming energy drinks are fairly common, and a significant dose effect was found with jolt and crash episodes. Future research should identify if college students recognize the amounts of caffeine that are present in the wide variety of caffeine-containing products that they are consuming, the amounts of caffeine that they are consuming in various situations, and the physical side effects associated with caffeine consumption.

      http://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Abstract/2010/02000/Energy_Drinks__A_Review_Article.5.aspx
      (decent article. But you need to subscribe)

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurine
      Despite being present in many energy foods, taurine has not been proven to be energy-giving.

      http://www.sciencecases.org/energy_drinks/energy_drinks_notes.asp
      Although not a direct answer to your question very relevant

      (Here is your answer - sort of)
      http://www.littlerockmarathon.com/PDFs/Resources/EnergyDrinks.pdf
      Athletes will always be attracted to products that claim to have performance-
      enhancing effects. Energy drinks are not adequate
      substitutes for the time, training, rest, recovery, and fueling required
      for sports. Athletes must take the responsibility for what goes into
      their bodies, which includes being informed as well as cautious about
      dietary supplements. Educating athletes about these products is critical
      for their health, safety, and sport performance.

48. QUESTION:
    sport drink and diet drink?
    If you were to test the nutrient content of a sport drink and a diet drink which nutrients would you expect to find?!

    • ANSWER:
      The sport drink will contain electrolytes. These are salts which your body loses when you sweat, especially through exertion. Your body needs these electroytes for proper function.

      Diet soda will have no nutrients. Just color, flavor and artifical sweetener

49. QUESTION:
    Whats a good 3 step energy thing i can eat/drink for a sport?
    I play paintball and want a good 3 step energy food/drink i can take Like what gaterade does

    • ANSWER:
      To start with, no drugs!! That will get you no where. Also the "5 hour energy drinks" can count as drugs,so don't use that. I think the only way that wont affect you will be, eating a good breakfast(eggs,toast,etc.) and eat before you go out, but wait about an 1 hour before playing, dont wanna get sick!!

50. QUESTION:
    Ideas for sport drink advertisment?
    I need to make an advertisement appropriate for a magazine layout for a school project. I'm choosing to do it for gatorade. Any ideas? slogan ideas would be awesome too, thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      When your boy friends too hot cool him down with gatorade or it's see ya later crocodile.