Interesting facts for you guys out there.
Dehydration
Sweating is the way in which the body maintains its core temperature at 37 degrees centigrade. This results in the loss of body fluid and electrolytes (minerals such as chloride, calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium) and if unchecked will lead to dehydration and eventually circulatory collapse and heat stroke. The effect of fluid loss on the body is as follows:

• 2% body weight lost as sweat→Physiological effect: Impaired performance
• 4% body weight lost as sweat→Physiological effect: Capacity for muscular work declines
• 5% body weight lost as sweat→Physiological effect: Heat exhaustion
• 7% body weight lost as sweat→Physiological effect: Hallucination
• 10%body weight lost as sweat→Physiological effect: Circulatory collapse and heat stroke

Isotonic drinks:
Isotonic - quickly replaces fluids lost by sweating and supplies a boost of carbohydrate. This drink is the choice for most athletes - middle and long distance running or team sports. Glucose is the body's preferred source of energy therefore it may be appropriate to consume Isotonic drinks where the carbohydrate source is glucose in a concentration of 6% to 8% - e.g. High Five, SiS Go, Boots Isotonic, Lucozade Sport.

Dental health
Sports drinks commonly contain citric acid. All acids have an erosive potential but the method of drinking will influence whether or not those acids affect the teeth. Sports drinks should be consumed as quickly as possible, preferably with a straw and not be held or swished around the mouth. Retaining drinks in the mouth will only increase the risk of erosion. Refrigerated drinks will have a reduced erosive potential, as the acid dissolution constant is temperature dependant.

Hope you guys found this information useful. HAHA thought this really helped in how i managed the food/drinks that i consume.

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