The science behind the ideal sports drink

This is for “exercise physiology” hence the focus needs to be on physiological mechanisms (effect on the body), amount of electrolyte to carbohydrate in the drink (negative, positive benefit) and its effect on the osmolarity of the drink & if and how this may influence other hormonal reactions in the body…etc…

Information is to be researched from recently published peer-reviewed research papers on individual studies in scientific journals. Non-refereed sources (written, electronic, websites) are not to be used. Textbooks and review articles may only be used in the introduction to the topic.