Energy drinks

What do sports energy drinks contain?

Aimed primarily at sports enthusiasts, sports energy drinks can be particularly effective in boosting energy and endurance during high-intensity training. Although energy drinks help improve concentration and resistance to fatigue, they are not recommended for athletes. For sportsmen and women, energy drinks are preferable because of their mineral content and their contribution to maintaining good hydration. Containing all the elements athletes need to improve their physical performance, energy drinks include water, minerals (magnesium, potassium and sodium), sugar (dextrose or sucrose) and vitamins. Carbohydrates (maltodextrin and fructose) and vitamins provide the fuel you need to perform at your best during a sports session.

Which sports energy drinks to choose?

Whatever your level of fitness, DECATHLON offers a range of sports energy drinks to help you get more energy and achieve your sporting goals. Combining several carbohydrates derived from the hydrolysis of corn or wheat starch, maltodextrin-based products from DECATHLON and other brands are among the easiest-to-digest sports energy drinks. In particular, their carbohydrate content helps sustain performance during exercise. Isotonic drinks, meanwhile, replace electrolytes eliminated by perspiration and help maintain the body's water balance.

To support muscle recovery and prevent muscle breakdown during prolonged exercise, we recommend that you opt for protein-based energy drinks. Some sports energy drinks also contain electrolytes, such as sodium, magnesium and potassium, which are essential for maintaining the body's hydration and electrolyte balance during physical effort. To ensure optimum absorption of nutrients and a good level of hydration before the start of physical activity, we recommend that you drink your sports energy drink around 30 to 60 minutes before your sports session.