Best sports drinks?

MCGrad2006 · May 11, 2009

I feel like this discussion has been brought up before but I tried looking for it and couldnt find it. I was reading something online yesterday regarding my leg cramps and CF. I dont remember the site, but it was saying why they are caused (dehydration, vitamin, mineral, electrolyte deficiency) and also how to help the cramps. I don't think they are caused by dehydration, at least for me, because I drink lots of water. So one of the suggestions was to drink sports drinks. I am wondering which ones are best.

I have been drinking Vitamin Water (all different kinds)...but I still get the cramps. I am not a huge fan of gatorade and I believe that has a lot of sugar (??). I sometimes drink it watered down though so that I can tolerate it better. I also have the little packets of Propel fitness water that you add to a glass. Does anyone know how those are? What is everyone's take on these drinks? I am a very good eater, I eat pretty healthy and drink lots of milk, water and hardly any soda. I dont eat a lot of fruit and my doctor suggested bananas...but I literally hate them (I will eat other fruit though) and I love vegetables.

So, I am looking for something that has some taste but not too much sugar and just something in general to supplement with my meals and something I can drink throughout the day. What are some suggestions? What do you use?

MCGrad2006 · May 11, 2009

I feel like this discussion has been brought up before but I tried looking for it and couldnt find it. I was reading something online yesterday regarding my leg cramps and CF. I dont remember the site, but it was saying why they are caused (dehydration, vitamin, mineral, electrolyte deficiency) and also how to help the cramps. I don't think they are caused by dehydration, at least for me, because I drink lots of water. So one of the suggestions was to drink sports drinks. I am wondering which ones are best.

I have been drinking Vitamin Water (all different kinds)...but I still get the cramps. I am not a huge fan of gatorade and I believe that has a lot of sugar (??). I sometimes drink it watered down though so that I can tolerate it better. I also have the little packets of Propel fitness water that you add to a glass. Does anyone know how those are? What is everyone's take on these drinks? I am a very good eater, I eat pretty healthy and drink lots of milk, water and hardly any soda. I dont eat a lot of fruit and my doctor suggested bananas...but I literally hate them (I will eat other fruit though) and I love vegetables.

So, I am looking for something that has some taste but not too much sugar and just something in general to supplement with my meals and something I can drink throughout the day. What are some suggestions? What do you use?

MCGrad2006 · May 11, 2009

I feel like this discussion has been brought up before but I tried looking for it and couldnt find it. I was reading something online yesterday regarding my leg cramps and CF. I dont remember the site, but it was saying why they are caused (dehydration, vitamin, mineral, electrolyte deficiency) and also how to help the cramps. I don't think they are caused by dehydration, at least for me, because I drink lots of water. So one of the suggestions was to drink sports drinks. I am wondering which ones are best.

I have been drinking Vitamin Water (all different kinds)...but I still get the cramps. I am not a huge fan of gatorade and I believe that has a lot of sugar (??). I sometimes drink it watered down though so that I can tolerate it better. I also have the little packets of Propel fitness water that you add to a glass. Does anyone know how those are? What is everyone's take on these drinks? I am a very good eater, I eat pretty healthy and drink lots of milk, water and hardly any soda. I dont eat a lot of fruit and my doctor suggested bananas...but I literally hate them (I will eat other fruit though) and I love vegetables.

So, I am looking for something that has some taste but not too much sugar and just something in general to supplement with my meals and something I can drink throughout the day. What are some suggestions? What do you use?

MCGrad2006 · May 11, 2009

I feel like this discussion has been brought up before but I tried looking for it and couldnt find it. I was reading something online yesterday regarding my leg cramps and CF. I dont remember the site, but it was saying why they are caused (dehydration, vitamin, mineral, electrolyte deficiency) and also how to help the cramps. I don't think they are caused by dehydration, at least for me, because I drink lots of water. So one of the suggestions was to drink sports drinks. I am wondering which ones are best.

I have been drinking Vitamin Water (all different kinds)...but I still get the cramps. I am not a huge fan of gatorade and I believe that has a lot of sugar (??). I sometimes drink it watered down though so that I can tolerate it better. I also have the little packets of Propel fitness water that you add to a glass. Does anyone know how those are? What is everyone's take on these drinks? I am a very good eater, I eat pretty healthy and drink lots of milk, water and hardly any soda. I dont eat a lot of fruit and my doctor suggested bananas...but I literally hate them (I will eat other fruit though) and I love vegetables.

So, I am looking for something that has some taste but not too much sugar and just something in general to supplement with my meals and something I can drink throughout the day. What are some suggestions? What do you use?

MCGrad2006 · May 11, 2009

I feel like this discussion has been brought up before but I tried looking for it and couldnt find it. I was reading something online yesterday regarding my leg cramps and CF. I dont remember the site, but it was saying why they are caused (dehydration, vitamin, mineral, electrolyte deficiency) and also how to help the cramps. I don't think they are caused by dehydration, at least for me, because I drink lots of water. So one of the suggestions was to drink sports drinks. I am wondering which ones are best.
 
 I have been drinking Vitamin Water (all different kinds)...but I still get the cramps. I am not a huge fan of gatorade and I believe that has a lot of sugar (??). I sometimes drink it watered down though so that I can tolerate it better. I also have the little packets of Propel fitness water that you add to a glass. Does anyone know how those are? What is everyone's take on these drinks? I am a very good eater, I eat pretty healthy and drink lots of milk, water and hardly any soda. I dont eat a lot of fruit and my doctor suggested bananas...but I literally hate them (I will eat other fruit though) and I love vegetables.
 
 So, I am looking for something that has some taste but not too much sugar and just something in general to supplement with my meals and something I can drink throughout the day. What are some suggestions? What do you use?

TestifyToLove · May 11, 2009

Gatorade makes G2 which is sugar-free. And, it is dehydration. The issue is that when dehydrated, you lose electrolytes. Water is actually quite caustic and does not rehydrate you well. A normal person who sweats to the point of dehydration needs to replace both sodium and potassium. Imagine how badly someone with CF needs to replace that sodium.

When its hot outside, I give M lots and lots of Gatorade. I give him gatorade year round. But, in the heat I essentially skip the water for him. I can see an instant difference between M in the heat drinking sports drinks and M in the heat drinking water. If all we've got is water, he has to get out of the heat pronto because he wilts, becomes rapidly dehydrated and starts having trouble breathing (no, not realated to allergies per se just the dehydration process that is occurring).

A normal, healthy individual can regulate this stuff. Unless they actually get dehydrated, they can move sodium across the cell membrane to keep their electrolytes in balance so they are fine. I can drink several liters of water in the heat and I'm good.

But, this is the very heart of what is broken with CF, the ability to move sodium across the cell membrane. When the need to move it faster to maintain balance happens, as it does when you're in the heat, then its going to fall even harder and faster with CF.

And, honestly, at that point, sugar is your friend. In the heat, when dehydrated, sugar is the same ph as your body fluids. Yes, its sugar versus salt but its about equilibrium. Water is caustic and extremely different than sugar or salt water. Water will only work in a body that can immediately turn that water salty. It doesn't work in a body that cannot turn it salty.

This is why after surgery, they don't want you sipping water but ginger ale or a popsisicle first. When you've been puking, stale sprite is a better option to sip, or even honey sweetened tea. Water is NOT the best option. And, no hospital is ever going to infuse water into your viens to rehydrate you. They will give you salt water, sugar water or Lactate Ringers, which is a special formula that sticks to your blood components longer to stay in circulation rather than being immediately pulled out by the kidneys.

If you are having leg cramps and your doctor is suggesting bananas, then he suspects potasium as the source. It can be any electrolyte though, its just potassium is most common. I honestly wonder given all the problems CFers have with sodium and chloride if its not those electrolytes contributing to your leg cramps more. But yes, drinking something that replaces your electrolytes and is balanced to the same salinity as your bodily fluids is going to be more effective than water for helping keep you hydrated. Gatorade is a quick commercial preperation of that. You can make your own at home if you want. There are recipes all over the internet.

TestifyToLove · May 11, 2009

Gatorade makes G2 which is sugar-free. And, it is dehydration. The issue is that when dehydrated, you lose electrolytes. Water is actually quite caustic and does not rehydrate you well. A normal person who sweats to the point of dehydration needs to replace both sodium and potassium. Imagine how badly someone with CF needs to replace that sodium.

When its hot outside, I give M lots and lots of Gatorade. I give him gatorade year round. But, in the heat I essentially skip the water for him. I can see an instant difference between M in the heat drinking sports drinks and M in the heat drinking water. If all we've got is water, he has to get out of the heat pronto because he wilts, becomes rapidly dehydrated and starts having trouble breathing (no, not realated to allergies per se just the dehydration process that is occurring).

A normal, healthy individual can regulate this stuff. Unless they actually get dehydrated, they can move sodium across the cell membrane to keep their electrolytes in balance so they are fine. I can drink several liters of water in the heat and I'm good.

But, this is the very heart of what is broken with CF, the ability to move sodium across the cell membrane. When the need to move it faster to maintain balance happens, as it does when you're in the heat, then its going to fall even harder and faster with CF.

And, honestly, at that point, sugar is your friend. In the heat, when dehydrated, sugar is the same ph as your body fluids. Yes, its sugar versus salt but its about equilibrium. Water is caustic and extremely different than sugar or salt water. Water will only work in a body that can immediately turn that water salty. It doesn't work in a body that cannot turn it salty.

This is why after surgery, they don't want you sipping water but ginger ale or a popsisicle first. When you've been puking, stale sprite is a better option to sip, or even honey sweetened tea. Water is NOT the best option. And, no hospital is ever going to infuse water into your viens to rehydrate you. They will give you salt water, sugar water or Lactate Ringers, which is a special formula that sticks to your blood components longer to stay in circulation rather than being immediately pulled out by the kidneys.

If you are having leg cramps and your doctor is suggesting bananas, then he suspects potasium as the source. It can be any electrolyte though, its just potassium is most common. I honestly wonder given all the problems CFers have with sodium and chloride if its not those electrolytes contributing to your leg cramps more. But yes, drinking something that replaces your electrolytes and is balanced to the same salinity as your bodily fluids is going to be more effective than water for helping keep you hydrated. Gatorade is a quick commercial preperation of that. You can make your own at home if you want. There are recipes all over the internet.

TestifyToLove · May 11, 2009

Gatorade makes G2 which is sugar-free. And, it is dehydration. The issue is that when dehydrated, you lose electrolytes. Water is actually quite caustic and does not rehydrate you well. A normal person who sweats to the point of dehydration needs to replace both sodium and potassium. Imagine how badly someone with CF needs to replace that sodium.

When its hot outside, I give M lots and lots of Gatorade. I give him gatorade year round. But, in the heat I essentially skip the water for him. I can see an instant difference between M in the heat drinking sports drinks and M in the heat drinking water. If all we've got is water, he has to get out of the heat pronto because he wilts, becomes rapidly dehydrated and starts having trouble breathing (no, not realated to allergies per se just the dehydration process that is occurring).

A normal, healthy individual can regulate this stuff. Unless they actually get dehydrated, they can move sodium across the cell membrane to keep their electrolytes in balance so they are fine. I can drink several liters of water in the heat and I'm good.

But, this is the very heart of what is broken with CF, the ability to move sodium across the cell membrane. When the need to move it faster to maintain balance happens, as it does when you're in the heat, then its going to fall even harder and faster with CF.

And, honestly, at that point, sugar is your friend. In the heat, when dehydrated, sugar is the same ph as your body fluids. Yes, its sugar versus salt but its about equilibrium. Water is caustic and extremely different than sugar or salt water. Water will only work in a body that can immediately turn that water salty. It doesn't work in a body that cannot turn it salty.

This is why after surgery, they don't want you sipping water but ginger ale or a popsisicle first. When you've been puking, stale sprite is a better option to sip, or even honey sweetened tea. Water is NOT the best option. And, no hospital is ever going to infuse water into your viens to rehydrate you. They will give you salt water, sugar water or Lactate Ringers, which is a special formula that sticks to your blood components longer to stay in circulation rather than being immediately pulled out by the kidneys.

If you are having leg cramps and your doctor is suggesting bananas, then he suspects potasium as the source. It can be any electrolyte though, its just potassium is most common. I honestly wonder given all the problems CFers have with sodium and chloride if its not those electrolytes contributing to your leg cramps more. But yes, drinking something that replaces your electrolytes and is balanced to the same salinity as your bodily fluids is going to be more effective than water for helping keep you hydrated. Gatorade is a quick commercial preperation of that. You can make your own at home if you want. There are recipes all over the internet.

TestifyToLove · May 11, 2009

Gatorade makes G2 which is sugar-free. And, it is dehydration. The issue is that when dehydrated, you lose electrolytes. Water is actually quite caustic and does not rehydrate you well. A normal person who sweats to the point of dehydration needs to replace both sodium and potassium. Imagine how badly someone with CF needs to replace that sodium.

When its hot outside, I give M lots and lots of Gatorade. I give him gatorade year round. But, in the heat I essentially skip the water for him. I can see an instant difference between M in the heat drinking sports drinks and M in the heat drinking water. If all we've got is water, he has to get out of the heat pronto because he wilts, becomes rapidly dehydrated and starts having trouble breathing (no, not realated to allergies per se just the dehydration process that is occurring).

A normal, healthy individual can regulate this stuff. Unless they actually get dehydrated, they can move sodium across the cell membrane to keep their electrolytes in balance so they are fine. I can drink several liters of water in the heat and I'm good.

But, this is the very heart of what is broken with CF, the ability to move sodium across the cell membrane. When the need to move it faster to maintain balance happens, as it does when you're in the heat, then its going to fall even harder and faster with CF.

And, honestly, at that point, sugar is your friend. In the heat, when dehydrated, sugar is the same ph as your body fluids. Yes, its sugar versus salt but its about equilibrium. Water is caustic and extremely different than sugar or salt water. Water will only work in a body that can immediately turn that water salty. It doesn't work in a body that cannot turn it salty.

This is why after surgery, they don't want you sipping water but ginger ale or a popsisicle first. When you've been puking, stale sprite is a better option to sip, or even honey sweetened tea. Water is NOT the best option. And, no hospital is ever going to infuse water into your viens to rehydrate you. They will give you salt water, sugar water or Lactate Ringers, which is a special formula that sticks to your blood components longer to stay in circulation rather than being immediately pulled out by the kidneys.

If you are having leg cramps and your doctor is suggesting bananas, then he suspects potasium as the source. It can be any electrolyte though, its just potassium is most common. I honestly wonder given all the problems CFers have with sodium and chloride if its not those electrolytes contributing to your leg cramps more. But yes, drinking something that replaces your electrolytes and is balanced to the same salinity as your bodily fluids is going to be more effective than water for helping keep you hydrated. Gatorade is a quick commercial preperation of that. You can make your own at home if you want. There are recipes all over the internet.

TestifyToLove · May 11, 2009

Gatorade makes G2 which is sugar-free. And, it is dehydration. The issue is that when dehydrated, you lose electrolytes. Water is actually quite caustic and does not rehydrate you well. A normal person who sweats to the point of dehydration needs to replace both sodium and potassium. Imagine how badly someone with CF needs to replace that sodium.
 
 When its hot outside, I give M lots and lots of Gatorade. I give him gatorade year round. But, in the heat I essentially skip the water for him. I can see an instant difference between M in the heat drinking sports drinks and M in the heat drinking water. If all we've got is water, he has to get out of the heat pronto because he wilts, becomes rapidly dehydrated and starts having trouble breathing (no, not realated to allergies per se just the dehydration process that is occurring).
 
 A normal, healthy individual can regulate this stuff. Unless they actually get dehydrated, they can move sodium across the cell membrane to keep their electrolytes in balance so they are fine. I can drink several liters of water in the heat and I'm good.
 
 But, this is the very heart of what is broken with CF, the ability to move sodium across the cell membrane. When the need to move it faster to maintain balance happens, as it does when you're in the heat, then its going to fall even harder and faster with CF.
 
 And, honestly, at that point, sugar is your friend. In the heat, when dehydrated, sugar is the same ph as your body fluids. Yes, its sugar versus salt but its about equilibrium. Water is caustic and extremely different than sugar or salt water. Water will only work in a body that can immediately turn that water salty. It doesn't work in a body that cannot turn it salty.
 
 This is why after surgery, they don't want you sipping water but ginger ale or a popsisicle first. When you've been puking, stale sprite is a better option to sip, or even honey sweetened tea. Water is NOT the best option. And, no hospital is ever going to infuse water into your viens to rehydrate you. They will give you salt water, sugar water or Lactate Ringers, which is a special formula that sticks to your blood components longer to stay in circulation rather than being immediately pulled out by the kidneys.
 
 If you are having leg cramps and your doctor is suggesting bananas, then he suspects potasium as the source. It can be any electrolyte though, its just potassium is most common. I honestly wonder given all the problems CFers have with sodium and chloride if its not those electrolytes contributing to your leg cramps more. But yes, drinking something that replaces your electrolytes and is balanced to the same salinity as your bodily fluids is going to be more effective than water for helping keep you hydrated. Gatorade is a quick commercial preperation of that. You can make your own at home if you want. There are recipes all over the internet.

Jeana · May 11, 2009

I drink Propel and love it! I'm not sure that'll help your leg cramps though. The reason why your doc suggested bananas is for the potassium. I've had leg cramps before and the suggestions made by my docs (CF, OB and chiropractor) were increasing calcium, potassium and magnesium. Good luck! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Jeana · May 11, 2009

I drink Propel and love it! I'm not sure that'll help your leg cramps though. The reason why your doc suggested bananas is for the potassium. I've had leg cramps before and the suggestions made by my docs (CF, OB and chiropractor) were increasing calcium, potassium and magnesium. Good luck! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Jeana · May 11, 2009

I drink Propel and love it! I'm not sure that'll help your leg cramps though. The reason why your doc suggested bananas is for the potassium. I've had leg cramps before and the suggestions made by my docs (CF, OB and chiropractor) were increasing calcium, potassium and magnesium. Good luck! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Jeana · May 11, 2009

I drink Propel and love it! I'm not sure that'll help your leg cramps though. The reason why your doc suggested bananas is for the potassium. I've had leg cramps before and the suggestions made by my docs (CF, OB and chiropractor) were increasing calcium, potassium and magnesium. Good luck! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Jeana · May 11, 2009

I drink Propel and love it! I'm not sure that'll help your leg cramps though. The reason why your doc suggested bananas is for the potassium. I've had leg cramps before and the suggestions made by my docs (CF, OB and chiropractor) were increasing calcium, potassium and magnesium. Good luck! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

ehtansky21 · May 11, 2009

I use ELETE electrolyte concentration for the boys. I just add a few drops into their water and they have their added electrolytes. It does have a little bit of a salty taste to it, but just add a little juice or something to flavor it and the salty taste is gone. The boys drink it plain, they don't even realize the difference.
It is cheaper than Smart Water and I believe it has more electrolytes in it.
I would also suggest looking into taking Magnesium. I have heard of so many people benefiting from it in regards to leg cramps!!!

blessings,
missa

ehtansky21 · May 11, 2009

I use ELETE electrolyte concentration for the boys. I just add a few drops into their water and they have their added electrolytes. It does have a little bit of a salty taste to it, but just add a little juice or something to flavor it and the salty taste is gone. The boys drink it plain, they don't even realize the difference.
It is cheaper than Smart Water and I believe it has more electrolytes in it.
I would also suggest looking into taking Magnesium. I have heard of so many people benefiting from it in regards to leg cramps!!!

blessings,
missa

ehtansky21 · May 11, 2009

I use ELETE electrolyte concentration for the boys. I just add a few drops into their water and they have their added electrolytes. It does have a little bit of a salty taste to it, but just add a little juice or something to flavor it and the salty taste is gone. The boys drink it plain, they don't even realize the difference.
It is cheaper than Smart Water and I believe it has more electrolytes in it.
I would also suggest looking into taking Magnesium. I have heard of so many people benefiting from it in regards to leg cramps!!!

blessings,
missa

ehtansky21 · May 11, 2009

I use ELETE electrolyte concentration for the boys. I just add a few drops into their water and they have their added electrolytes. It does have a little bit of a salty taste to it, but just add a little juice or something to flavor it and the salty taste is gone. The boys drink it plain, they don't even realize the difference.
It is cheaper than Smart Water and I believe it has more electrolytes in it.
I would also suggest looking into taking Magnesium. I have heard of so many people benefiting from it in regards to leg cramps!!!

blessings,
missa

ehtansky21 · May 11, 2009

I use ELETE electrolyte concentration for the boys. I just add a few drops into their water and they have their added electrolytes. It does have a little bit of a salty taste to it, but just add a little juice or something to flavor it and the salty taste is gone. The boys drink it plain, they don't even realize the difference.
 It is cheaper than Smart Water and I believe it has more electrolytes in it.
 I would also suggest looking into taking Magnesium. I have heard of so many people benefiting from it in regards to leg cramps!!!
 
 blessings,
 missa

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