The effect of sports and energy drink consumption on overall health and wellness
Keywords:
Sports drink - Energy drink - Physical activity - Active life - Overall healthAbstract
Background: The aim of this study is to shed light on the physiological and metabolic effects of sports drinks
and energy drinks, which are of great interest not only to sports scientists and nutritionists, but also to medical
professionals with an interest in their public health implications.
Materials and Methods: A comprehensive search of the literature was conducted using various databases and a
range of keywords, including "sports drink", "energy drink", "physical activity", "active life", and " overall
health ". It's intended to ensure that the search was as inclusive as possible, and we therefore included several
different terms. The review encompassed a multitude of study types, including randomized controlled trials,
cohort studies, and systematic reviews, with the objective of ensuring a comprehensive and diverse range of
evidence, in accordance with the established best practices for such a review. To ensure a comprehensive and
diverse range of evidence, the inclusion criteria for this review were established to filter studies that assess the
relationship between "sports drink," "energy drink," "physical activity," "active life," and "overall health." The
objective was to gain the most insight possible, and a total of 25 studies were selected for inclusion in this
review. This review is concerned with the relationship between sports drinks, energy drinks, physical activity,
and overall health. In order to guarantee the quality and relevance of the selected studies, the search was
restricted to peer-reviewed articles published in English between 2006 and 2024.
Results: It would be beneficial to consider the data resulting from the investigation of the phy siological and
metabolic effects of sports and energy drinks, with a view to encouraging informed decision -making among
consumers of these products and sports and health scientists. It would be beneficial to the extent that the
scientific basis of these drinks can be explained from metabolic and physiological perspectives, to reveal the
contribution of these products to a wider awareness of their roles in nutrition, performance enhancement and
public health.
Conclusion: Sports and energy drinks have become a common feature of today9s fitness and active lifestyle
culture. Promoted to improve athletic performance and energy, these sports drinks are sought after by a variety
of individuals, including those at the peak of their profession as professional athlete s. Given that they are
designed to provide a quick energy boost for the public and athletes, it seems reasonable to suggest that this
product would undergo extensive physiological and metabolic analysis concerning both athletic performance and
wellness.
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