Energy Drinks

Carbohydrate drinks are designed to provide a readily available source of energy during exercise. They supply carbohydrates that help maintain blood glucose levels and provide working muscles with the fuel needed to sustain performance during longer or higher-intensity activity. Compared with other energy sources, carb drinks can be easy to consume during activity and by nature deliver fluid too which aids hydration. They are particularly beneficial during endurance sports such as running, cycling, triathlon and long-distance hiking, where muscle glycogen stores become depleted over time. Many carbohydrate drinks also contain electrolytes to help replace minerals lost through sweat and support hydration during exercise, although some do not.