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Glucuronolactone is an ingredient used in some energy drinks [2], often in unnaturally high doses.Research into Glucuronolactone is too limited to assert claims about its safety [8] The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that it is unlikely that glucurono-γ-lactone would have any interaction with caffeine, taurine, alcohol or the effects of exercise.
Athletes that are actively training lose water and electrolytes from their bodies by sweating, and expending energy.Sports drinks are sometimes chosen to be a solution for this problem through fluid replacement, carbohydrate loading and nutrient supplementation, [4] although the same source also states that "Whether water or a sports drink is consumed is the athlete's choice."
Reactants Products Enzyme Description Glucose 6-phosphate + NADP+: → 6-phosphoglucono-δ-lactone + NADPH: glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase: Dehydrogenation. The hydroxyl on carbon 1 of glucose 6-phosphate turns into a carbonyl, generating a lactone, and, in the process, NADPH is generated. 6-phosphoglucono-δ-lactone + H 2 O: → 6 ...
Energy drinks have the effects caffeine and sugar provide, but there is little or no evidence that the wide variety of other ingredients have any effect. [3] Most of the effects of energy drinks on cognitive performance, such as increased attention and reaction speed, are primarily due to the presence of caffeine. [4]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 27 January 2025. There are 2 pending revisions awaiting review. Brand of sports-themed beverages and food products For the album by Willis Jackson, see Gatorade (album). The Gatorade Company The Gatorade logo, produced by TBWA\Chiat\Day Product type Sports drink Nutrition bar Protein drink Other sports ...
Consumption of sports and energy drinks have been linked to tooth damage. [27] This is especially common in adolescents who consume about 30-50% of the beverages that are on the market. [ 28 ] Studies suggest that energy drinks may cause twice as much damage to teeth as sports drinks.
Glucose is a sugar with the molecular formula C 6 H 12 O 6.It is overall the most abundant monosaccharide, [4] a subcategory of carbohydrates.It is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
A functional beverage is a conventional liquid food marketed to highlight specific product ingredients or supposed health effects. [1] [2]Beverages marketed as "functional" include dairy drinks, sports and performance drinks, energy drinks, ready-to-drink teas, kombucha, "smart" drinks, fortified fruit drinks, plant milks, and enhanced water.