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The
aim of a sports drink such as SuperSport is to supply
Fluid
The
primary purpose of SuperSport is to replace water lost by
sweating combating dehydration. There is
evidence to suggest that with fluid loss of only 2% body mass
there is a distinct decline in performance.
A Source of energy
1.
This
is to supply the bodies limited glycogen supplies. In order to
maximise fluid absorption and at the same time to supply energy,
a carbohydrate content of 6-8% along with sodium has been found
to be most effective.
2. SuperSport contains 7% carbohydrate
with added sodium and potassium. There is good evidence to
suggest that the addition of fructose to the diet during ultra endurance
events can significantly improve performance.
Benefits
of SuperSport
1.
SuperSport
is Isotonic.
An
isotonic drink contains a similar amount of dissolved particles
to the bodies own fluids( The osmolarity or tonicity of an
isotonic drink is between 270 - 330mOsm/kg). As such it is taken
up quickly and is the best solution for transferring both fluid
and nutrients into the blood stream at the same time.
2.
Supersport
is made with Fructose
The
main source of energy in SuperSport is Fructose. To
control osmolarity, maltodextrin (long chain glucose molecules)
is also used. Although fructose is a much more expensive sugar
that glucose, we feel that it is more beneficial in a sports
drink because:
(a).
Fructose/maltodextrim in solution empties faster from the
stomach than glucose/maltodextrin in solution. This is a key
factor as drinks cannot be absorbed until they leave the
stomach.
(b).
Research has shown that fructose, unlike glucose does not hinder
the use of fat stores for energy.
The
breakdown of these fat stores provides an important fuel Free
fatty acids) for contracting muscles. This
is especially important in endurance sports.
(c).
Fructose when absorbed provides a sustained energy release, whereas
the initial high that is associated with glucose can often be
followed by reduced sports performance.
(d).
Fructose contributes to the special taste of SuperSport.
Fructose is the sweetest natural sugar and is well known for its
flavour enhancement and refreshing taste. Athletes will drink
more of a beverage if it tastes good. By the time a person comes
to the point of thirst they are already in the early stages of
dehydration. The greater the taste acceptance of a beverage, the
more an athlete will be encouraged to drink it before they are
thirsty.
SuperSport
contains added
Minerals
Potassium
is the most important mineral which needs to be considered in a Sportsman's
diet. Potassium is essential to muscle contractions, hormone
secretions and nerve transmissions. The athlete uses a greater
amount of potassium than the average person and in western diets
people often do not get enough potassium. SuperSport contains
more (155mg potassium ) than sodium (105mg) per
500ml serving. These can help to replace those lost on Sweat.
SuperSport
contains added Vitamins
The
B complex vitamins are often called energy vitamins because of
their role in the many reactions which
convert the food we eat into energy within the body. SuperSport
also contains added Vitamin C. This vitamin is water soluble and
cannot be stored in the body. It therefore has to be supplied on
a daily basis. Supersport contains 5 of the B complex vitamins vitamin
B1 Thiamin; vitamin B3 Niacin; vitamin B5 pantotheinic acid;
vitamin B6 Pyridoxine and Vitamin B12 cobalamin).
A
500ml serving of SuperSport will provide 50% of the recommended
daily amount of these vitamins.
SuperSport
comes with an easy
grip flexible bottle with re-sealable push - pull cap
The
re-sealable pop top on our SuperSport makes it easy to use
while on the move. Because you can squeeze the water into your
mouth without mouth contact it is ideal for team use.
(1).
Hargreaves M (1996) Physiological benefits of fluid and energy
replacement during exercise
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(2).Partridge
N. Summer Sweat; best way to replace it
(3).
Craig, B.W. (1993) The influence of fructose feeding on physical
performance. Am J Clin Nutr: 58:815 S-819S
(4.)
Neufer,P.D; Costill,D.L ; Fink,W.J; Kirwan,J.P; Fielding R.A.;
Flynn, M.G. (1986) Effect of exercise and carbohydrate
composition on gastric emptying. Medicine and Science in sports
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(5).
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