But are they worth the extra money? We tested six of the best-selling isotonic sports drinks and then asked sports dietician Jeanette Crosland of the Sports Nutrition Foundation to give her verdict ...

Sports drinks contain water, electrolytes, and sugar. But they do contain a lot of sugar, some of them equivalent to a can of soda. And unfortunately, when you give your child a sports drink ...

And are they actually worth the money? If you look on a bottle of one of these drinks you'll see an ingredients list that looks very long and complex. But they actually only contain 3 key ...

When it comes to staying hydrated, what works best for you depends on a number of factors, including your personal health history, your activity level and your location (hello, humidity!). That said, ...

They also provide a boost of carbohydrates. The body prefers to use glucose as its source of energy. Sometimes it is better to consume isotonic drinks where the carbohydrate source is a concentrated ...

Think twice before you reach for that Pocari Sweat the next time you’re at 7-Eleven. Sports drinks might have more flavour than plain old water, but diet experts say you shouldn’t drink ...