Water is usually as good for rehydration as sports drinks that contain electrolytes.
Water is usually sufficient to rehydrate properly. However, sports drinks may be preferable during especially vigorous or long-lasting exercise. The National Athletic Trainers' Association says "hydrating with a sports drink containing carbohydrates and electrolytes (i.e., sodium and potassium) before and during exercise is optimal to replace losses and provide energy." Athletes tend to replace only about half of the fluid lost when they drink water, so sports drinks may replace more lost fluids because athletes enjoy the taste.
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