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WHY ATHLETES SHOULD AVOID (CAFFEINE-BASED) ENERGY DRINKS
Athletes, particularly those who engage in aerobic events, should avoid energy drinks for the following reasons:
•Too Much Caffeine: The label "energy drinks" is somewhat misleading. While a person may feel energized after drinking one of these beverages, most of that sensation comes from the caffeine component. Nevertheless, caffeine is one of the most extensively researched pharmacologic substances and there is plenty of evidence showing that caffeine can improve athletic performance. So, why condemn energy drinks just because they contain caffeine? Shouldn't we assume energy drinks are probably beneficial for athletes, too?
Certainly, it's true that caffeine is ergogenic; this has been proven in many studies. And, some limited research does show that an energy drink can improve exercise performance (see below).
But, athletes need to realize that some sports governing groups (NCAA, for example) can disqualify them from competition if there is too much caffeine in their system. (In 2004, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) took caffeine off its list of banned substances. In September 2005, they announced that they were not going to change that decision, though, they stated they were watching it very closely...).
And, as almost anyone who drinks caffeinated beverages knows, when the effects of caffeine wear off, you feel even more sluggish than before.
•Carbohydrate Content Is Too High: As mentioned above, the ideal carbohydrate concentration in a sports drink is 6-8%. The carbohydrate concentration in most energy drinks is much higher than that.
•Carbonation: Another strike against energy drinks: most are carbonated. While some research shows that carbonation does not impair gastric emptying (Zachwieja JJ, et al. 1992), it may set you up for stomach cramps. Unless you are 100% certain that drinking carbonated beverages before, or during, a race won't bother you, avoid all carbonated beverages for at least 4 hours before the start of a race.
•Volume: Many energy drinks are sold in small cans. When you are perspiring heavily, you need to take-in a lot of fluid. Eight ounces isn't going to get the job done. And you wouldn't want to consume multiple cans of most energy drinks. One liter (1000 ml) of Red Bull®, for example, would give you 320 mg of caffeine - equivalent to about 3-4 cups of coffee. The diuretic effects of caffeine, though mild, can interfere with the process of rehydration.
•Unwanted Ingredients: Most energy drinks contain ingredients that athletes don't need....at least, not while exercising. Sure, your body needs vitamins, but these don't need to be supplied while you are running a half-marathon. But, you say, they can't hurt, right? Wrong. What if they cause stomach cramps and you can't finish the race? For example, Red Bull® contains niacin. In high doses, niacin causes cutaneous flushing. This might disrupt temperature regulation during exercise in the cold. Some vitamins taken in excess can be very serious.
Athletes should definitely watch out for energy drinks that contain bitter orange, which is an herbal source for the drug synephrine. Some manufacturers are adding bitter orange in place of ephedra, since ephedra was removed from the market in 2004.
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я задумался, а стоило ли? Чем это опасно/вредно/полезно и т.д.
. ну и как обычно, страшилки написать просто и их довольно много. но если вы не будет восстанавливать минеральный баланс организма во время тренировок, то что ж, вам и дальше будет нехорошо.
