Now that there is money to be made, the manufacturers make drinks that come with every vitamin and mineral known to man, amino acids and super carbs, caffinated or decaffinated, sparkling or fizzless. The advertising media want you to believe that these drinks will transform you into an insatiable energy force. Ok, reality check. Lets try looking at this from a health and fitness perspective. Our bodies need water.
Sport drinks contain water.
Sure, they're also fortified with carbohydrates, trace vitamins and minerals, and these drinks will boost endurance by keeping the body hydrated. But then again, so will water. Sport drinks are of greatest use if you are exercising continuously for longer than 90 minutes. Then the carbohydrates help to maintain a normal blood sugar levels. This helps to keep your mind clear and gives a modest boost in energy.