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Q: What are electrolytes and why are they important?
A: Electrolytes is the scientific term for salts, or specifically,
ions. In the body, major electrolytes include sodium, potassium,
chloride, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate, phosphate and
sulfate. Electrolytes are vital because various cells in the
body (especially nerve, muscle, heart) use them to maintain
voltages across their cell membranes and to carry electrical
impulses such as muscle contraction. When you exercise heavily,
you lose electrolytes in your sweat, particularly sodium and
potassium. These electrolytes must be replaced to keep the
electrolyte concentrations of your body fluids constant. Drinking
water, especially during strenuous exercise or training, is not
always the best way to replace lost fluids because it dilutes the
existing electrolytes (salts) inside the body's cells and
interferes with their chemical functions. Pure water intake
during exercise also causes bloating and stimulates urine output
which makes it less effective when exercising.
Q: What are carbohydrates?
A: Carbohydrates are key macronutrients that come in two forms:
starch and sugar. Starch is a complex carbohydrate found in
foods such as cereals, grains, pasta rice, vegetables whilst
sugar is a simple carbohydrate found in foods such as fruits,
juices, milk, honey. Carbohydrates are stored as glucose in the
liver and muscles. Carbohydrates are the most efficient source of
energy as they require less oxygen to be burnt than either
protein or fat. If carbohydrate stores are gradually depleted it
can affect performance. As it is a challenge to consume
carbohydrates from food before and after exercise, an isotonic
drink can help to provide the required carbohydrate to maintain
energy.
Q: Why does the body sweat so much?
A: Sweating is the body's way of maintaining its normal
temperature of 37C but it leads to loss of body fluid and
electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium. An
average adult needs to consume approximately two litres (eight
glasses) of water per day; however consumption should increase
when exercising. Professional athletes should aim to drink
between three and a half litter of fluid on a typical training
day. Although water is traditionally the immediate choice for
helping to stay hydrated, it can cause bloating and stimulates
urine output - so for many athletes an isotonic drink is the
preferred choice.
Q: What are the benefits of H30 Pro Fitness drink?
A: Exceptional performance exceptional taste! Whether you are
exercising for 45 mins or four hours you need to be sure that
the sports drink you use doesn't have an over-sweet sickly taste
and won't leave a bad taste in your mouth. Developed with
experts in sports nutrition, H3O Pro is a clean isotonic drink
infused with a subtle hint of tangy lemon; guaranteed to keep
you refreshed, hydrated and performing at your best whatever
your sport. It is all down to the great blend of carbs and
electrolytes which come with every energising, hydrating,
satisfying sip.
Q. When is the best time to drink H3O Pro™?
A. Before or during exercise. It is recommended to drink one
serving for every hour of strenuous physical activity.
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