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| | SSE #84: Energy Drinks: Help, Harm, or Hype? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) |
 | | For these athletes, gulping down an energy drink may be perceived as a quick way to consume extra energy to get through the day, compensate for a perceived deficiency in vitamins, minerals, herbs, or some other nutrient, boost endurance, expedite recovery from exercise, burn fat, increase lean muscle mass, or improve brain function. |
 | | Likewise, energy drinks are not optimal beverages to consume during recovery from exercise in situations in which rapid rehydration is critical. |
 | | In contrast to energy drinks, an effective sports drink is formulated to provide approximately 14 g (1 teaspoon) of carbohydrate in the form of sucrose, glucose, fructose (in small amounts) or maltodextrins in every 8 oz (240 ml) of beverage (Casa et al., 2000). |
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