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Benefits of Glucose in Sports Drinks and Coconut Water
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1:08:01 - 1:20:21 (12:19)

Glucose concentration of around 5-9% in fluids has been proven to enhance performance and maintain hydration during exercise, which is the same concentration found in most sports drinks and coconut water. Adding easily absorbable carbohydrates, like honey, to drinks can also enhance performance during training.

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Salt appetite and taste can be a guide to determine if you are salt deficient or not.
1:08:01 - 1:10:25 (02:23)
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Salt Intuition
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Salt appetite and taste can be a guide to determine if you are salt deficient or not. It is recommended to tap into your intuition about salt intake while also monitoring blood pressure levels.

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Benefits of Glucose in Sports Drinks and Coconut Water
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GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness
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Huberman Lab
Glucose concentration in fluid can enhance performance and aid in hydration during exercise with a recommended 5 to 9% concentration in sports drinks and coconut water.
1:10:25 - 1:16:21 (05:55)
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Exercise performance
Summary

Glucose concentration in fluid can enhance performance and aid in hydration during exercise with a recommended 5 to 9% concentration in sports drinks and coconut water. Honey and other easily absorbable carbohydrates can also be added to improve performance during training.

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Benefits of Glucose in Sports Drinks and Coconut Water
Episode
GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness
Podcast
Huberman Lab
The type of fuel for exercise varies depending on the type of workout and people may choose to not eat anything prior to training.
1:16:21 - 1:20:21 (04:00)
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Exercise fuel, sleep, training time
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The type of fuel for exercise varies depending on the type of workout and people may choose to not eat anything prior to training. There is a clear relationship between caloric expenditure in different sports and the amount of sleep needed, with weight training being preferred in the mornings.

Chapter
Benefits of Glucose in Sports Drinks and Coconut Water
Episode
GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness
Podcast
Huberman Lab