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Sports drinks are basically just sugary neon-colored beverages that are just as bad for you as soda, right? Well, it depends.
Sports Drink Tablets
Although dissolvable tablets are often advertised as hydration drinks for athletes, many only contain electrolytes. "None of these options will provide adequate carbohydrates, as they are meant to just replenish electrolyte losses in sweat," says Asche. The sugar in sports drinks is necessary for fluid absorption, but some athletes prefer to combine carbs from food with an electrolyte drink. If you choose one of these options, Jones recommends pairing with honey or dried fruit for some carbohydrates.
