Electrolytes in Sports Drinks
September 30, 2016
Electrolytes in Sports Drinks Drinks are full of many substances that make up the taste, color, and uses of the beverages. One very important part of a sports drink are electrolytes. An electrolyte is a liquid gel that contains ions and can be decomposed by electrolysis, it is present in a battery. This substance is in many of the everyday drinks we use. From the orange juice we drink in the morning to the many sports drinks we use when we exercise. What do these electrolytes do to help us in our active everyday lives.
Electrolytes are used to keep your body functioning when sweating. The body sweats to cool itself down and while doing this you are losing