Most sports drinks contain the carbohydrates glucose and fructose, which muscles use as a source of energy. Most sports drinks also contain electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, to replace those lost in sweat. Electrolytes are charged ions which conduct electricity.

Which is the best energy drink for athletes?

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What drinks give you energy for sports?

Examples of energy drinks include Monster, Red Bull, and Rockstar. People use sports drinks to replace water (rehydrate) and electrolytes lost through sweating after activity. Electrolytes are minerals, such as potassium, calcium, sodium, and magnesium, that keep the body's balance of fluids at the proper level.