{"id":36046,"date":"2024-06-07T13:16:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T11:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/mbuk\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=36046"},"modified":"2024-06-25T16:55:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T14:55:58","slug":"6-of-the-best-sports-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/mbuk\/2024\/06\/07\/6-of-the-best-sports-drinks\/","title":{"rendered":"6 of the best sports drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Choice supplements for performance and hydration on the trail <\/p>\n\n

ENERGY POWDERS<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n

OTE ENERGY DRINK <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

\u00a325\/1.2kg bag <\/strong>(\u00a31.14 per serving) <\/p>\n\n

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OTE Energy is <\/strong>a good-performing drink for use during moderate exercise. It\u2019s easy on the stomach, with a 2:1 blend of maltodextrin and fructose \u2013 40g per 500ml serving \u2013 to provide the necessary carbohydrates, plus added electrolytes. The brand offer a genuinely neutral-tasting option, on top of the orange, lemon-and-lime and blackcurrant flavours, which are lightly sweet without becoming cloying on the palette. We can stick with a flavoured OTE drink for a day-long ride and not get bored of it, if taken with food. It\u2019s relatively pricey per serving, though, and lacks Informed Sport certification to prove it\u2019s free of banned substances, although OTE say it\u2019s produced in a factory that tests for these.<\/p>\n

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PRECISION FUEL DRINK MIX <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

\u20ac19.99\/510g <\/strong>(\u00a31.33 per serving) <\/p>\n\n

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Precision say their <\/strong>mix is best for hard riding in hot weather, when you need to ingest a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the fluid you take in. It contains 30g of carbs per 500ml \u2013 a 2:1 blend of glucose and fructose \u2013 along with 500mg of sodium, to help prevent cramp when you\u2019re sweating a lot. Mineral salts, citric acid and natural flavourings are added, too, resulting in a taste like slightly salty orange squash. We found the mix perfectly palatable and digestible. Informed Sport certified, it shouldn\u2019t contain banned substances. It\u2019s also vegan and free from artificial ingredients. However, it\u2019s expensive compared to the other options here, plus higher carbohydrate servings can be found elsewhere. <\/p>\n

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TORQ ENERGY DRINK <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

\u00a337.95\/1.5kg bag <\/strong>(\u00a30.84 per serving) <\/p>\n\n

www.torqfitness.co.uk<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n

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Per 500ml serving, <\/strong>this is one of the best-value easy-to-drink options available. TORQ intend you to use it as part of their \u2018Fuelling System\u2019. One bottle equals one unit, which you can then top up with a gel, bar and\/ or chew to make up the two to three units required per hour (depending on how intensive your rides are). There are no artificial sweeteners in the recipe. Our lemon-and-lime sample had a tasty flavour, and was light enough that we didn\u2019t feel the need to swig water alongside it. A cola flavour with caffeine is available, should you want an extra kick on a hard ride. TORQ do their own testing for banned substances. Our only complaint is that some newer drinks offer more carbohydrates per serving.<\/p>\n

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HYDRATION TABLETS <\/strong><\/h6>\n\n

HIGH5 ZERO <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

\u00a37.99\/20 tablets <\/strong>(\u00a30.39 per serving) <\/p>\n\n

https:\/\/highfive.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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The ZERO tablets <\/strong>from High5 are designed to be added to 750ml of water to replenish typical sweat losses from cycling in moderate conditions. A single serving of the medium-strength mix contains sensible quantities of the necessary salts \u2013 250mg of sodium, 70mg of potassium, 56mg of magnesium and 9mg of calcium. Each tablet also includes a third of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C, to help support your immune system. The slightly sharp citrus flavour is among the best we\u2019ve tried. It\u2019s readily drinkable and stimulates thirst \u2013 ideal for an electrolyte tab. There are eight other flavours to choose from, plus batch-tested tablets are available. The price per serving is one of the lowest on the market, too. However, there are better options for hot-weather use. <\/span><\/p>\n

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STYRKR SLT07 HYPOTONIC <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

\u00a39.99\/12 tablets <\/strong>(\u00a30.84 per serving) <\/p>\n\n

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Styrkr\u2019s standard-strength <\/strong>electrolyte tablets contain twice as much sodium per serving (500mg) as most competitors. The brand say the SLT07 <\/sup>mix \u2013 which also includes 100mg of potassium, 25mg of magnesium and 15mg of calcium \u2013 replicates the proportions in the average person\u2019s perspiration. While the tablets are designed for sweaty work, you can split them in two for more chilled rides. The mild berry flavour is spot-on for an electrolyte drink \u2013 fairly tart and not too sweet. There\u2019s a mild citrus option, too. The effervescent tablets dissolve swiftly in water. While the price per serving is high, when you consider they\u2019re twice as strong as other options here, they\u2019re not bad value for money. The brand say they\u2019re batch-tested for banned substances, too.<\/p>\n

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KINETICA ELECTRO-C <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\u00a36.99\/15 tablets <\/strong>(\u00a30.47 per serving) <\/p>\n\n

https:\/\/uk.kineticasports.com<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n

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These medium-strength <\/strong>electrolyte tablets from Kinetica are tasty and cost-effective (especially if you buy the \u00a359.99 12-pack). With 250mg of sodium, 50mg of potassium, 50mg of calcium and 75mg of magnesium per serving, they\u2019re designed to compensate for average salt losses in moderate temperatures. The brand also add 80mg of vitamin C to each tablet \u2013 that\u2019s 100 per cent of your recommended daily intake \u2013 claiming that this helps maintain energy metabolism. These tablets are only available in a single flavour, \u2018lemon fizz\u2019. Fortunately, this has a great, zingy taste. Kinetica say the Electro-C tablets are Informed Sport-certified to not contain any banned substances. They dissolve well in 500ml of water. <\/p>\n

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