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Sports drinks are more effective at hydrating athletes than water
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Evidence from multiple studies and systematic reviews indicates that carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drinks can be more effective at restoring hydration and supporting fluid balance during prolonged exercise than plain water.

Evidence for · 3
Hydration in sport and exercise: water, sports drinks and other drinks
2009 · cited by 52
Paper 2 notes that while plain water is better than nothing, properly formulated carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drinks allow for even better exercise performance and effective fluid and electrolyte restoration.
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The retrieved literature contains multiple high-quality sources, including systematic reviews and controlled trials, indicating that sports drinks containing electrolytes and carbohydrates enhance rehydration and performance compared to plain water. None of the papers refute this claim.

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Oral Rehydration Beverages for Treating Exercise-Associated Dehydration: A Systematic Review, Part I. Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Solutions
2025 · cited by 10
Paper 4's systematic review indicates a potential beneficial effect of drinking carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks compared with water for treating exercise-associated dehydration.
Consumption of a Branched-Chain Amino Acids-Containing Sports Beverage During 21 km of Running Reduces Dehydration, Lowers Muscle Damage, and Prevents a Decline in Lower Limb Strength.
2024 · cited by 4
Paper 7 demonstrates that consuming a sports beverage during endurance running helps reduce dehydration and maintain electrolyte and fluid balance more effectively than water alone.
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first checked04 Aug 2026
judged → SUPPORTED · 8604 Aug 2026
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