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About sports drinks
Sports drinks are formulated to help athletes stay active and replenish fluids that are lost during physical activity. Beverages like Powerade, Gatorade, and BodyArmor SuperDrink can help support your body's needs when you're working out or playing sports. Instacart offers same-day delivery from various retailers, so you can order sports drinks from participating stores in your area and have them brought to your home in a matter of hours.
What to look for in sports drinks
When you're purchasing sports drinks, it's helpful to know what ingredients to look for. Checking the label can help you determine which sports drinks are the best fit for your needs. Some common ingredients that you might see include:
- Sweeteners: Fructose, sugar, and maltodextrins are common sweeteners you might find in sports drinks. These provide carbs to support working muscles. If you're sensitive to artificial sweeteners, watch for these on the label.
- Vitamins: B complex vitamins are the most important option in a sports drink. These supply you with energy for enhanced performance. Vitamins A, C, and E are beneficial as well. Vitamin A supports bone health and promotes growth. Vitamin C supports heart health, and Vitamin E has antioxidant properties and helps your blood stay healthy.
- Electrolytes: Electrolytes replace the minerals that your body loses through sweat. These are especially important in hot conditions where you're sweating a lot.
- Sodium: Sweat tastes salty because of its sodium content. You need sodium to help your body retain fluid and register thirst. The sodium in sports drinks can compensate for what you lose through sweat.
- Potassium: You need potassium to stay hydrated and keep your muscles contracting properly.
As a general rule of thumb, you should look for sports drinks that contain around 12-24g of carbs, between 82-163mg of sodium, and roughly 18-46mg of potassium.
Once you've found the right combination of ingredients, you can move on to flavor selection. Sports drink manufacturers offer a wide range of options, including strawberry banana, cherry, orange, grape, lemon lime, berry, fruit punch, and more. Find your favorite beverages online or through the Instacart app, and you can easily set up store pickup or home delivery. Save time in the store and get the sports drinks you need quickly through Instacart!
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Buy your favorite Sports Drinks online with Instacart. Order Sports Drinks from local and national retailers near you and enjoy on-demand, contactless delivery or pickup within 2 hours.