Isotonic Drinks

What do they do? They are designed to quickly replace the fluids which are lost by sweating. They also provide a boost of carbohydrate.

Who drinks them? Isotonic fluids are the most common drinks for athletes. They are particularly 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.

Make Your Own: 50-70g sugar One litre of warm water Pinch of salt 200ml of sugar free squash or pure juice Mix, cool and drink