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Isotonic Drink – neutral or balanced. Fluids and electrolytes can move freely across the abdominal walls without requiring extra processing
Hypertonic Drink – formulas more dense than normal blood causing the body to pull water into the abdomen to process
Hypotonic Drink – are lower in electrolytes than the blood creating a movement of carbohydrates and electrolytes into the stomach and out of the blood
What are some examples of each?
Isotonic – Hoist Hydration (use coupon code “TheSMB”)
Hypertonic – Pickle Juice, The Right Stuff.
Hypotonic – Powerade, Gatorade
What are Mike McKenney's Thoughts?
Mike previously joined the Sports Medicine Broadcast to discuss hypo-hydration and some of the research he has been doing.
As more of an expert in cramping science Mike is leading the series
When are Isotonic Drinks worth drinking?
HOIST was actually created by some hard partying college grads as a way to “cure” a hangover. So if you are going for a night on the town take an Isotonic Drink with you to finish off the night and improve your morning.
Dr. Mark knoblauch discussed how living a low sodium diet has helped him live with greatly reduced symptoms of his Menier's and BPVD.
If you are not sweating and burning electrolytes and calories or have a need for low sodium in your life seek medical advice first.
Contact Us
Kari Beltran – www.Sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/HOIST
Check out some of the companies who are investing in Athletic Training:
Frio Hydration – Superior Hydration products.
Donate and get some swag (like Patreon but for the school)
HOIST – No matter your reason for dehydration DRINK HOIST
MedBridge Education – Use “TheSMB” to save some, be entered in a drawing for a second year free, and support the podcast.
Marc Pro – Use “THESMB” to recover better.
