ISOTONIC DRINKS: These are drinks with high levels of carbohydrates in them.

 

They are designed to to quickly replace the fluids which are lost by sweating. They also provide Carbohydrate.

 

Who Drinks Them?

 

Isotonic fluids are the most common drinks for athletes.They are especially popular for middle and long distance runners.

 

How does my body deal with them?

 

The body prefers to use glucose as its source of energy.Sometimes it is better to consume isotonic drinks where the carbohydrate source is a concentrated form of glucose.

 

Try making your own

:50-70g sugar

:1litre of warm water

:Pinch of salt

:200ml of sugar free squash

:Mix, cool, and drink

 

Drink Two

LNS Fruit Special

 

:200ml ordinary fruit squash

:800ml water:

:A pinch of salt

 

Drink Three

LNS Thirst Burst

 

:500ml Unsweetened fruit juice{orange.apple, pineapple}

:500ml water