Yes, again I am driving home the widely unknown knowledge about sports drinks. Being around athletes most of the day I learn just how ignorant people are about these neon sugar drinks they chug-a-lug. This New York Times article tells that "Not everyone needs or wants all of those calories from sports drinks,” pointed out Dr. John Ivy, a professor of kinesiology and health education at the University of Texas and senior author of the study. “I personally think we take in far too many calories that way.”
The newest craze is having a low sugar, low calorie, low carb. protein-laden drink which people want to help give sustained energy or muscle repair during exercise. Simply said, “Protein is a poor fuel.” It is best left to after the workout when muscles need to rebuild. Protein is made up of amino acids which are the building blocks--they do not offer immediate energy. If you relied on new protein during an activity to refuel you would be in a state of ketosis which is protein burning (only can happen after ALL of the carbohydrates in your body are used)--very rare and generally not an ideal workout state.
All studies report that protein during exercise is not beneficial.
To read all the gritty study retails click on the NYTimes article below:
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