This Is The Reason Why Isotonic Drinks Are Recommended For Those Of You Who Have High Activities

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JAKARTA - In recent years, active lifestyles have become part of the identity of modern society, both in daily activities indoors and outdoors, as well as sports activities.

But unfortunately, according to health expert dr. Monica Harvriza Sp.KO, this increase in the trend of active living is not balanced with public understanding of the need for electrolyte when doing activities and sweating.

"In daily normal activities, the body can lose significant amounts of electrolytes," said the Sports Medicine Specialist in his statement.

Citing research from the American College of Sports Medicine (2021) he explained that activities such as working in an office could cause an electrolyte loss of around 300'400 mg.

Physical activity of light intensity can cause 500800 mg of electrolyte loss, while physical activity of heavy intensity can even reach 1,2002,000 mg.

Lack of electrolyte is not just a matter of losing fluids, the impact can be directly felt by the body in the form of various health problems, sweat during activities or during hot weather, the body's ability to function optimally will be disrupted.

Electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, and calcium play an important role in maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, muscle contraction, and blood pressure stability.

He added that the electrolyte in isotonic drinks, according to him, is designed to resemble the concentration of fluids in blood plasma, so that the body absorbs it more quickly.

"This is why isotonic drinks are highly recommended to replace the electrolytes that are lost quickly or when the body loses a lot of fluids," said Dr Monica at the launch of the COCOBOOST Mizone.

Meanwhile, U-17 National Team Coach Nova Arianto, assessed the importance of fulfilling electrolytes in maintaining the athlete's performance in the field.

He said that achieving peak performance in matches, an athlete not only needs proper training and strategy, but also the fulfillment of optimal body fluids, electrolytes, and nutrition needs.

During matches as well as training sessions, the body loses a lot of fluids and electrolytes through sweat, he added, if not replaced quickly and precisely, this can lower endurance, slow down reactions, cause muscle cramps, and even increase the risk of injury.

Active lifestyle artist and influencer Sheryl Sheinafia also shared her experience in meeting the right electrolyte needs in the midst of her busy activities.

"The high electrolyte content helps quickly replace lost fluids and electrolytes, especially during running or training sessions in the studio," said Sheryl.

VP General Secretary of Danone Indonesia Vera Galuh Sugijanto said the Mizone COCOBOOST comes with 808 mg of electrolyte, lower sugar, and lower calories and is formulated to replace the wasteful electrolyte needs through sweat, to help people's active lifestyle.