Isodrink is a supplement based on glucose polymers (corn maltodextrins) that induce a high glycemic response, indicated in endurance sports, and fructose, integrated with the main electrolytes: magnesium, sodium, potassium, chlorides and bicarbonates and with vitamin C
- Sodium actively intervenes in the transport of glucose. It is essential in the treatment of dehydration because it helps retain water.
- Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle and neurological function. The sodium/potassium molar ratio complies with that recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for standard oral rehydration solutions (ORS) (= 4.5).
- Magnesium plays a positive role in maintaining electrolyte balance and energy metabolism, in nerve transmission, protein synthesis and muscle contraction including that of the heart muscle and in reducing tiredness and fatigue.
- Chlorides and bicarbonates replenish the main extracellular anions consumed respectively with sweat and in the neutralization of lactic acid.
- Vitamin C has a protective action on proteins, including collagen in joints subjected to intense stress, and on lipids from oxidative damage, contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous and immune systems during and after extreme physical exercise, promotes the absorption of iron, an essential constituent of hemoglobin, and normal energy metabolism during intense physical exercise.