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What makes the Performance Sports Drink so special?

Performance Sports Drink is not just another isotonic drink. It has been specially developed for athletes by athletes. The five power-promoting characteristics of Performance Sports Drink are:

The TQ3 Plus carbohydrate combination specially developed for sportsmen and sportswomen provides both rapid and long-lasting energy. Performance Sports Drink is particularly easy to digest on account of the careful selection of carbohydrates.
The isotonic mixture of carbohydrates and minerals is specifically geared to the needs of sportsmen and sportswomen, as it compensates for the loss of fluid and electrolytes.
Vitamins C and E protect the body from free radicals, the B vitamins aid carbohydrate metabolism and guarantee maximum performance.
The added amino acids – leucine, valine, isoleucine – guarantee long-lasting energy, not only during particularly extreme endurance performance. They also protect against muscular atrophy and promote regeneration.
When the body is subject to very intensive exertion the immune system can suffer temporary weakening. The amino acid glutamine reduces this effect and helps the muscles to recover after exertion.

Basically you can always drink the Performance Sports Drink – before, during and after exertion. It provides fluid and carbohydrates, compensates for electrolyte loss and promotes rapid regeneration.
Two hours before exertion you should drink another 0.5 litres, in order to give the body the best preparation. It compensates for any possible fluid deficit from the outset.
During training / competitions drink small quantities of HydroPlus as often as possible. This ensures the best possible balance of fluid and an even supply of energy. It has proved successful to drink 150-250ml every 15-20 minutes. It is important to drink before you feel thirsty! Thirst indicates that there is already a deficit and this is all the more difficult to balance out during training / competitions!
After exertion the primary rule is to drink large quantities. Performance Sports Drink provides a direct supply of carbohydrate at the same time. Always remember – the carbohydrate stores in the body are best replenished in the first two hours after training. Plain water is therefore not such a good regeneration drink!

Which carbohydrates does the Performance Sports Drink contain??

Performance Sports Drink contains the TQ3 Plus carbohydrate mixture specially developed for sportsmen and sportswomen by PowerBar. Long-chain carbohydrates such as maltodextrin provide long-lasting energy. Dextrose and fructose provide a lot of energy quickly. Half a litre of ready-to-serve drink contains 32.4 g of carbohydrate, giving Performance Sports Drink the perfect credentials for an ideal sports drink with a concentration of 6.5%. The delicious flavours are not too sweet, however, making it a refreshing drink all round.

Which vitamins have been added to the Performance Sports Drink?

Performance Sports Drink contains exactly those vitamins that are particularly important for sportsmen and sportswomen. Vitamins C and E – the so-called antioxidants – protect the body from free radicals, many of which occur during great physical exertion and which are highly reactive. They also play a part in the ageing process and in the development of cardio-vascular disorders and cancers. The more intensively you play sport, the more important it is to provide special protection. Performance Sports Drink can make a valuable contribution in this area.
Our bodies need the B vitamins to convert carbohydrate from food into energy, making them a vital contributor to optimum use of energy and maximum performance.

Why does the Performance Sports Drink contain minerals, such as sodium?

When we sweat during physical exertion it is not only water that our bodies lose but also important electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride. Therefore the aim of a sports drink is not just to replace fluid but to provide the necessary electrolytes as well. Everyone knows how salty sweat tastes – so plain water cannot be an adequate replacement.
Since sodium is essential for a stable water balance and normal nervous stimulation, special care should be taken to balance it out. Anyone who gets frequent cramps during exertion may simply have too little sodium in his or her sports drink. It is a common mistake to simply mix apple juice with tap water!
The sodium in Performance Sports Drink also helps the carbohydrates and the water to be absorbed more rapidly. The advantage for sportsmen and sportswomen is obvious – faster absorption makes for faster energy!
Magnesium and potassium regulate the energy metabolism and are essential for normal nervous stimulation. Everyone has experienced cramp in the calf in the night because of magnesium deficiency. Performance Sports Drink contains enough magnesium to prevent deficiency symptoms on the one hand but at the same time as much as can be digested during exertion.