What are isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic drinks?
The tonicity of a drink measures the concentration of sugars and salts in relation to the concentration found in the human body, mainly in the blood.
Isotonic drinks therefore have a concentration of mineral salts and sugars similar to that in our blood, making them easier to absorb quickly. Hypotonic drinks, on the other hand, have a lower concentration of solutes than blood plasma, making them particularly suitable for rapid hydration. Finally, hypertonic drinks have a higher concentration of solutes than blood, so they are rich in sugars and minerals.
What do isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic drinks contain?
Isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic drinks contain specific ingredients adapted to their main functions: hydration, energy intake and recovery. They mainly contain water, carbohydrates in varying amounts and electrolytes. Isotonic drinks may also contain vitamins, while hypertonic drinks will contain additional nutrients. Hypotonic drinks can be flavoured with natural flavourings or sweeteners, without adding significant calories. Adding a few drops of Antésite to your water makes a hypotonic drink par excellence!
When should you drink isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic drinks?
Isotonic drinks are ideal during physical effort, restoring fluid balance and providing immediate energy.
Hypotonic drinks are useful in hot weather, for example, to hydrate quickly without providing unnecessary energy. That's why our Antésite fruit concentrates or ultra-concentrated liquorice concentrates are perfect for this purpose. Simply dilute our sugar-free concentrates in water to create a light, thirst-quenching drink.
Hypertonic drinks are recommended after intense physical effort to compensate for major energy losses. It's the ideal drink for getting calories into the body as quickly as possible.
