How Energy Drinks Help Athletes?

By: Ms. Reema Bhatia (Nutritionist)

We all talk about talk about energy drinks, but I am sure most of the people don’t know the real facts behind the discovery of these drinks. These drinks were invented by a group of medical specialists in 1965. The main reason behind the invention was to provide encouragement to their athletes so that they can combat the tiredness and can perform in a better way. We all know that the market is flooded with a wide range of such fluids. These drinks are available in varied flavors and colors.

Most of these drinks are enriched with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The deficiency of mineral and vitamins damage the overall performance of the athletes, thus consuming minerals and vitamins are important for the health of athletes. The best source of nutrients is nutrient-dense foods. These drinks contain gingko extracts, which helps in improving the memory and encourages the thinking process. It also helps in the blood circulation in the ears, eyes and brain.       

It also provides the much needed energy by the human body. Most of the bodybuilders and athletes prefer energy drinks because it offers extra energy. These drinks also help in the nourishment of the human body. With the coming of online stores, shopping for these drinks have become convenient and hassle-free. You get to choose from a wide variety of products and purchasing these products at affordable prices is an added advantage.

So, if you are planning to buy energy drinks then make sure that you have consulted a physician. They are the right person to guide you about the pros and cons of these drinks.

Can Energy Drinks Provide Everlasting Results?

By: Ms. Reema Bhatia (Nutritionist)

We all know that the market of energy drinks is growing on a daily basis. The main reason behind the mounting demand of these drinks is that the people are spending most of their time in their offices, trying to earn a living for themselves. Today, we have become accustomed to witness instant results and this is the reason, we want something through which we can have instant relief from our regular stressful routine. This is when we shift our interests to these drinks. As per a survey, people consume these drinks on a daily basis, giving a boom to the market of these drinks.   

This has given the manufacturers of these drinks a reason to come up with products that helps in offering more strength and energy to their users. There are drinks which are especially designed for the females. These manufacturers are more focused in bringing improvements in the contents and ingredients of their products that can offer more stamina and strength to their users. There are companies those are least bothered about the ingredients they are using in their products. 

Every company will boast that their products are unique and the ingredients are not the same like other existing products in the market. They all have the same ingredients, this is the reason that they offer same energy supplements. The chances are more where these drinks may not bring the desired effect at a young age. This is the reason kids should not be encouraged to consume these drinks. The ingredients, used in these drinks, may not be suitable for their body type. It has been found that youngsters drinking these drinks might have to face brain damage in the worse case.    

So, if you are planning to buy energy drinks then make sure that the product is safe and suits your body type.

What are the advantages of sports drinks?

By: Ms. Reema Bhatia (Nutritionist)

Sports drinks have become quite popular especially amongst the youngsters. The recommendation of these drinks depends of various elements like the type of sport, its duration, the nutritional status of the player and much more. The commercial drinks available in the market mainly comprises of carbohydrate, electrolytes and water. The athlete’s dehydration status also plays a key role in deciding the needs of these drinks.  Let us discuss the benefits –

1. These drinks contain ginkgo extracts which improves your memory and it also stimulates the thinking process. This extract improves cognitive and thinking skills. It also helps in the making improvements in the blood circulation in the ears, brain and eyes.
2. Some drinks have fruits and herbs that comprise of Acai berries. They have antioxidant properties that protect the cells of the human body from getting damaged.
3. These drinks are also good energy sources. They have sufficient amount of sugar. The breakdown of sugar helps the body to gain the much needed fuel in order to function adequately. But, in order to avoid the problem of high sugar levels, ensure that these drinks are consumed in proper quantity.

Though it seems odd, but the choice for sports drinks should be made cautiously. First and foremost, collect all the necessary information regarding these drinks through your friends, family members and the internet. With so many fake websites offering counterfeit information about these drinks, make sure that you have chosen an authentic website to gather the information. There is no harm in consulting a good doctor.