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Table 1 Beverage composition

From: The effects of fluid absorption and plasma volume changes in athletes following consumption of various beverages

Drink

Energy (kcal/L)

Carbohydrate (g/L)

Fat (g/L)

Protein (g/L)

Osmolality (mOsm/L)

Sodium (mg/L)

Potassium (mg/L)

Water

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

ORS

84

18

0.5

1.7

220

1086

5

SpD1

90

23

0

0

297

174

99

SpD2

250

62

0

0

326

490

200

  1. ORS, oral rehydration solution; SpD, sports drink