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Whether you're an ardent sports spectator or not, you must have seen athletes sipping on brightly coloured beverages during break time, during the game or after the game.
Sports drinks have become a big business model with many people of the opinion that they help to improve exercise performance, and are a good source of hydration. But some say that water should be the go-to drink as sports drinks can cause serious health problems.
The main ingredients in sports drinks are water, carbs and electrolytes- which are important for different aspects of exercise performance.
Numerous studies have said that sports drinks can improve physical performance and increase the length of time that an athlete can perform or compete before reaching exhaustion.
The side effects of energy drinks can be Gastrointestinal, Neurological as well as renal.