ARE SPORTS DRINKS BENEFICIAL?
Keywords:
Sports drinks, energy drinks, benefits, performance enhancement.Abstract
In today’s world, products labeled as “sports drinks” and “energy drinks” are marketed under various names both in our country and globally. These two types of beverages are often confused with each other, and as a result, many individuals-particularly children-are adversely affected. The widespread and sometimes uninformed use of these drinks among both children and adults creates a potential for misuse, which may even be encouraged by parents who lack sufficient knowledge about their effects. Moreover, there is a lack of clarity on this issue within the sports community itself. The determination of which beverage is genuinely beneficial is often left to the discretion of the marketers. Even when the appropriate product is selected, information regarding the correct usage-depending on exercise intensity and duration-remains extremely limited. Although interest in natural products has increased worldwide and in our country in recent years, the question arises: What is the effective or safe dose of these products? Another critical question is whether these drinks are truly beneficial, and if so, to what extent and under what conditions. This review aims to contribute to the scientific understanding of proper product selection by examining the brief history, composition, and characteristics of sports drinks.
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