Sport Drinks And Energy Drinks For Bodybuilding

 

There are a vast number of supplements available for bodybuilders, and 

it's no wonder that they become confused about what they should use 

and what they shouldn't. Some manufacturers make wild claims about 

their product's ability to increase muscle and bulk, but you should be 

aware that there are no regulations in place to guarantee the safety or 

purity of a product sold as a supplement. Supplements are not required 

to meet the same safety standards of a prescription drug for instance 

and no requirement is needed to prove the effectiveness of any health claims 

the product makes. We've all heard it before, "you should always drink 

plenty of water". It can't be stressed enough. However, I believe that 

too much of anything is detrimental. So, yes, you can drink too much 

water! Experiment with different quantities and find out what works best 

for you. One of the most misunderstood concepts in the world of muscle 

building is the protein drink. I remember when I first started 

supplementing my diet with protein shakes. Some of my friends asked if 

I had noticed any differences in my training like I was on steroids or 

something. If that was the only time I had been asked similar questions, 

I wouldn't worry as much, but since it is so common, I've decided to 

address the point and even show you a couple of my favorite muscles-

building drinks. First of all, realize that a muscle-building drink is just a 

substitute for food. It doesn't have any magical properties, it's the 

nutritional equivalent of grabbing a chicken breast and putting it in the 

blender. While your protein drink should taste a helluva lot better than a 

blended chicken, it's essentially delivering the same thing. Now, let's 

look into making the best muscle-building drinks out there. What you 

want to put in these will depend on what you personally like and what 

you are drinking it for. I know that the last statement will be a surprise 

to many of you. But the nutritional makeup of your protein drink should 

depend on what you're drinking it for. Let me explain. If you are about 

to workout, you want your shake to be full of protein and slow-releasing 

carbs, so you have the energy to work out at your maximum potential. 

However, if you want to have a shake after your training session, you 

will 

still want plenty of protein, but you will want faster energy releasing 

carbs, so you can repair your muscles as quickly as possible. Make 

sense 

Don't worry if it doesn't, just accept it for the time being. If you want to 

personalize your power drink or if you want to make sure what 

ingredients are in the power drinks you take in, you can make your own 

blend to meet what your body needs for a specific bodybuilding training 

set. There are many protein powder drinks that you can blend and mix. 

Protein power drinks add muscle to the drink and it also contains 

carbohydrates, calcium, riboflavin, and of course, protein. Energy drinks 

are soft drinks advertised as being specifically designed to provide 

energy. Generally, they include a combination of methylxanthines 

(including caffeine), B vitamins, and herbal ingredients. Other 

ingredients commonly include guarana (extracts from the guarana 

plant) or taurine plus various forms of ginseng, maltodextrin, inositol, 

carnitine, creatine, glucuronolactone, and ginkgo Biloba. Some contain 

high levels of sugar, while most brands also offer an artificially 

sweetened version. 

The central ingredient in most energy drinks is caffeine the same 

stimulant found in coffee or tea, often in the form of guarana (as in 

Josta, for example) or yerba mate. Energy drinks are also used as 

mixers with alcohol. This combination carries a number of dangers:    

Since energy drinks are stimulants and alcohol is a depressant, the 

combination of effects may be dangerous. The stimulant effects can 

mask how intoxicated you are and prevent you from realizing how much 

alcohol you have consumed. Fatigue is one of the ways the body 

normally tells someone that they've had enough to drink. The verdict on 

energy drinksEvidence is beginning to emerge that energy drinks may 

be harmful to some members of our community. It may be best to avoid 

giving these drinks to children under the age of ten. With older children 

and young people, watch closely the number of energy drinks they 

consume as well as any effects on their mood or behavior. If you are 

unsure or would like further advice, consult your doctor or other health 

professional.