In a recent podcast about coconut water, the issue of consuming coconut water instead a sugary sports drink, like Gatorade or Powerade, was discussed and the following was concluded.
Depending on the athlete the switch to coconut water can be beneficial. The athletes who will benefit the most from the switch are those athletes who workout for longer than average periods of time and/or at intensity levels above those of the average person. The resulting benefits are consuming comparable amounts of carbohydrates and electrolytes without the consumption of refined sugars and artificial coloring.
The podcast went on to conclude that consumption of either coconut water or a sports drink is generally not necessary because, for most people, the intensity levels of their workouts are too low and their workout periods are too short to warrant consuming a sports drink.
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