Crown Sport Nutrition isotonic drink

The isotonic drink that will be waiting for you at the refreshment stations of the  NLB Ljubljana Marathon is certainly one of the most important sports supplements for long-distance runners. Water alone is insufficient for a runner, and it has been shown that fluid replacement along with carbohydrates and electrolytes (mineral salts) during exercise can prevent dehydration and thus delay fatigue, resulting in improved performance.

Crown Sport Nutrition Isodrink & Energy is a sports drink powder of the highest quality and superior composition, which provides all the necessary ingredients not only for maintenance, but also for improving performance in your training and competitions. It contains an ideal matrix of three sources of carbohydrates, dextrose, maltodextrin and fructose, in a ratio of 2:1:1.

Isotonic also contains minerals, better known as electrolytes or salts, which, in addition to the already mentioned benefits, also improve the antidiuretic effect, so less fluid is excreted through the kidneys and, as a result, hydration is improved. The most important is sodium (Na), as we lose most of it through sweating and it is necessary to maintain hydration during physical activity. Isotonic also provides potassium (K) in appropriate proportions and in the form of potassium citrate, which is very easily absorbed by the body.

As it is a highly advanced formula that suits both beginners and more experienced runners, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and glutamine are included. Taking these amino acids along with carbohydrates during training has been shown to reduce muscle damage. In addition, the intake of these amino acids during exercise reduces central fatigue syndrome (CFS), that is, the production of serotonin (a neurotransmitter associated with fatigue and mood symptoms) in the brain is reduced. However, added glutamine has been shown to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort during exercise due to improved intestinal permeability.

As a summary and conclusion, according to scientific research, we can say that athletes need to consume carbohydrate and electrolyte solutions to maintain blood glucose levels, prevent dehydration and reduce immunosuppressive effects during intense physical activity.

And let's not forget that Crown Isodrink & Energy is 100% safe as it has an anti-doping certificate from Informed-Sport.

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