Many sports men and women will spend a fortune on the latest clothing and equipment and thousands of hours training. When it comes to their own body, it comes last on their list of importance. What they don’t realise is that it’s their body that has to perform.

Without the correct foods, nutrition and nutrients it will perform badly, whatever genetics you are blessed with. A good guideline is to always have a weak 6-10% carbohydrate drink (isotonic) during training and a 20% carbohydrate drink after training (hypertonic). The best drinks, are the ones that contain the minerals and salts (electrolytes) you lose through sweating. Viper is the only drink on the market place to include the correct electrolytes, BCAA’s and carbohydrates needed for optimum rehydration and recovery.

A recent study, carried in the January 2001 issue of Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, tracked 18 triathletes who took part in the research. They were weighed and had blood drawn for serum sodium levels before and after taking part in a triathlon.

The study, led by Dale Speedy from the University of Auckland, showed that five subjects developed hyponatremia (an abnormal decrease in blood sodium concentration), thus reducing performance dramatically.

According to Dr. Randy Eichner, a professor at the University of Oklahoma who presented on hyponatremia at February’s Emerging Sports Nutrition Issues, one factor in avoiding hyponatremia is choosing to rehydrate with a sports drink which has sodium, rather than plain water alone. Sodium is an essential electrolyte contained in Viper, and will help you avoid the real risk of hyponatremia during endurance exercise.

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