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NEW RESEARCH CONFIRMS GOODSPORT® HYDRATES SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER THAN LEADING SPORTS DRINKS DUE TO UNIQUE ELECTROLYTE PROFILE

Scientists at Arizona State University's Hydration Science Lab determined that a combination of sodium and potassium as opposed to just one of the two primary electrolytes found in sports drinks, leads to better hydration.

Most sports drinks depend on either sodium or potassium as their primary electrolyte to enhance hydration. The lab compared the hydration efficacy of water, the leading sodium-based sports drink, the leading potassium-based sports drink and GoodSport®, a sodium and potassium-based sports drink. GoodSport hydrated significantly better and longer due to its combination of sodium and potassium at high enough levels as well as four other essential electrolytes.5

GoodSport® contains 240mg of sodium and 560mg of potassium per 16.9 oz bottle.

The job of a sports drink is to speed fluid absorption, sustain whole-body hydration, fuel active muscles and encourage fluid consumption. 2 Only a sports drink with the right balance and types of electrolytes and carbohydrates that tastes great will provide elite-level hydration.3

UNIQUE ELECTROLYTE PROFILE

A sports drink that doesn’t have the right types or levels of electrolytes will be no more hydrating than plain water.4 Research reveals that both sodium and potassium are key to superior hydration and that GoodSport® hydrates significantly better than the leading sodium-based sports drink and the leading potassium-based sports drink because it contains optimal levels of both essential electrolytes as well as 4 other electrolytes that contribute to whole body hydration.5

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CARBOHYDRATES TO SPEED HYDRATION AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE

Carbohydrates are absolutely essential for a sports drink to be effective. They allow the body to rapidly absorb fluid and electrolytes so you can hydrate fast and provide fuel for active muscles.6 A proper balance and number of carbohydrates is critical. Too much or too little carbohydrate can cause gastric distress.7 And when two types of carbohydrate are provided as opposed to just one, fluid absorption will be optimized.7

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GREAT TASTE

It doesn’t matter how a sports drink is formulated if an athlete won’t drink it. Sweetness level, flavor intensity and other taste characteristics must be appealing during exercise to optimize voluntary fluid consumption.8 GoodSport® was formulated to taste great when you are hot and sweaty and for occassions in between.

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Peer-reviewed published studies demonstrate that GoodSport® provides rapid and significantly longer-lasting hydration than water and traditional sports drinks. 5 9 11

RAPID HYDRATION

GoodSport® is absorbed into the bloodstream quickly to enable athletes to hydrate as soon as they need it.5 9 11

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LONG-LASTING HYDRATION

GoodSport® continues to provide hydration for over 2 hours after drinking, long after water and traditional sports drinks have left the body.5 9 11

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IMPROVES PERFORMANCE

GoodSport's unique carbohydrate blend has been shown to improve exercise performance and maintain blood sugar levels, helping to sustain carbohydrate delivery to the muscles and brain.5 9 11

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HOW DOES GOODSPORT® HYDRATE BETTER, NATURALLY?

Milk has a unique electrolyte profile that’s been proven to hydrate better than water and traditional sports drinks so we ultrafilter it to extract its broad spectrum of electrolytes, B vitamins and carbohydrates to create our clear, refreshing sports drink that delivers elite-level hydration for competitive athletes.

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GOOD HYDRATION GIVES YOU AN EDGE

When performance is important, no other sports nutrition intervention is as powerful as staying well hydrated. Research shows proper hydration dramatically improves performance by enhancing cardiovascular, muscular, respiratory, and cognitive function.12

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FOOTNOTES:
1. Maughan RJ et al., A randomized trial to assess the potential of different beverages to affect hydration status: development of a beverage hydration index. Amer J Clin Nutr. 2016;103:717-723. 2. Baker LB, Jeukendrup AE. Optimal composition of fluid-replacement beverages. Comp Physiol. 2014;4(2):575-620. doi:10.1002/cphy.c130014 3. Gonzalez-Alonso J, Heaps CL, Coyle EF. Rehydration after exercise with common beverages and water. Int J Sports Med. 1992;13(5):399-406. doi:10.1055/s-2007-1021288 4. Nose H, Mack GW, Shi XR, Nadel ER. Role of osmolality and plasma volume during rehydration in humans. J Appl Physiol. 1988;65(1):325-31. 5.
A Combination Of High Sodium And Potassium Leads To Better Rehydration During A 4-h Period, Tanner L. Boro , Parker Kooima , Isabela E. Kavoura , Kinta D. Schott , Floris C. Wardenaar, Stavros A. Kavouras , FACSM, Hydration Science Lab, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 2024. 6. Shi X, Summers RW, Schedl HP, Flanagan SW, Chang R, Gisolfi CV. Effects of carbohydrate type and concentration and solution osmolality on water absorption. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1995;27(12):1607-1615. 7. Wilson PB. 'I think I'm gonna hurl': A narrative review of the causes of nausea and vomiting in sport. Sports (Basel). 2019;7(7):1-13. doi:10.3390/sports7070162. 8. Wilk B, Bar-Or O. Effect of drink flavor and NaCl on voluntary drinking and hydration in boys exercising in the heat. J Appl Physiol. 1996;80(4):1112-1117. doi:10.1152/jappl.1996.80.4.1112 9. Berry CW, Wolf ST, Murray B, Kenney WL. Hydration efficacy of a milk permeate-based oral hydration solution. Nutrients. 2020;12(5):1-16. doi:10.3390/nu12051502 10. Berry CW, Wolf ST, Cottle RM, Kenney WL. Hydration is more important than exogenous carbohydrate intake during push-to-the-finish cycle exercise in the heat. Front Sports Act Living. 2021;3:1-14. doi:10.3389/fspor.2021.742710 11. Berry CW, Murray B, Kenney WL. Scientific basis for a milk permeate-based sports drink – A critical review. Int Dairy J. 2022;127:1-8. doi:10.1016/j.idairyj.2021.105296. 12. Thomas TD, Erdman KA, Burke LM. Nutrition
and athletic performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016;48(3):543-568.
doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000000852

Stats about GoodSport Sport Drinks
Ann Crosby. Chicago Sky. Strength and Conditioning Coach

"As a strength and conditioning coach charged with the care of players' health and performance, I've tried a lot of options when it comes to hydration. GoodSport contains only natural ingredients, has more electrolytes, and outperforms everything else we've tried. It has become an integral part of our performance routine."

Ann Crosby, Chicago Sky
Director of Basketball Operations and Strength & Conditioning Coach

Dr. Bob Murray. Chief Hydration Officer. Head of Sports Nutrition.

"It's well known that milk has the ingredients to provide effective hydration. GoodSport found a way to harness the components of milk in an extremely effective and refreshing sports drink delivering superior hydration from a natural source."

Dr. Bob Murray, PhD, FACSM
Chief Hydration Officer, Head of Sports Nutrition

Dr. George Champis, DO CAQSM, FACEP, Chief Medical Officer U.S. Soccer and Chicago Marathon, Team Physician Chicago Bears and Chicago Blackhawks

“As an expert in hydration protocols for elite athletes, I believe there’s no comparable option to GoodSport® in terms of proven efficacy. The fact that it is made from only natural ingredients makes it an even better choice for athletes.”

Dr. George Champis, DO CAQSM, FACEP, Chief Medical Officer U.S. Soccer, Chief Medical and Safety Officer Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Team Physician Chicago Bears and Chicago Blackhawks

FOOTNOTES:
1. Thomas TD, Erdman KA, Burke LM. Nutrition and athletic performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016;48(3):543-568. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000000852 2. Baker LB, Jeukendrup AE. Optimal composition of fluid-replacement beverages. Comp Physiol. 2014;4(2):575-620. doi:10.1002/cphy.c130014 3. Gonzalez-Alonso J, Heaps CL, Coyle EF. Rehydration after exercise with common beverages and water. Int J Sports Med. 1992;13(5):399-406. doi:10.1055/s-2007-1021288 4. Nose H, Mack GW, Shi XR, Nadel ER. Role of osmolality and plasma volume during rehydration in humans. J Appl Physiol. 1988;65(1):325-31. 5. Cunningham JJ. Is potassium needed in sports drinks for fluid replacement during exercise? Int J Sport Nutr. 1997;7(2):154-159. 6. Wilson PB. 'I think I'm gonna hurl': A narrative review of the causes of nausea and vomiting in sport. Sports (Basel). 2019;7(7):1-13. doi:10.3390/sports7070162 7. Shi X, Summers RW, Schedl HP, Flanagan SW, Chang R, Gisolfi CV. Effects of carbohydrate type and concentration and solution osmolality on water absorption. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1995;27(12):1607-1615. 8. Wilk B, Bar-Or O. Effect of drink flavor and NaCl on voluntary drinking and hydration in boys exercising in the heat. J Appl Physiol. 1996;80(4):1112-1117. doi:10.1152/jappl.1996.80.4.1112 9. Berry CW, Wolf ST, Murray B, Kenney WL. Hydration efficacy of a milk permeate-based oral hydration solution. Nutrients. 2020;12(5):1-16. doi:10.3390/nu12051502 10. Berry CW, Wolf ST, Cottle RM, Kenney WL. Hydration is more important than exogenous carbohydrate intake during push-to-the-finish cycle exercise in the heat. Front Sports Act Living. 2021;3:1-14. doi:10.3389/fspor.2021.742710 11. Berry CW, Murray B, Kenney WL. Scientific basis for a milk permeate-based sports drink – A critical review. Int Dairy J. 2022;127:1-8. doi:10.1016/j.idairyj.2021.105296 12. Maughan RJ et al., A randomized trial to assess the potential of different beverages to affect hydration status: development of a beverage hydration index. Amer J Clin Nutr. 2016;103:717-723