YOGYAKARTA - Sweet drinks are often a quick choice when we feel tired, thirsty, or need additional enthusiasm. But, does the body really need it? Or just a wish for a moment? It turns out that, under some of these conditions, drinking sweet drinks is really needed by the body as long as it is consumed wisely.
1. When blood sugar is low
One medical condition that requires fast sugar intake is hypoglycemia, which is when blood sugar levels drop too low. This is often experienced by diabetics who take blood sugar depletion drugs. In this situation, the body needs fast carbohydrates to be absorbed as in fruit juice, sweet tea, honey, or other sweetened drinks. According to the American Diabetes Association, the quick way to deal with hypoglycemia is to consume 15 grams of simple carbohydrates, such as half a glass of orange juice or sweet soda (not a diet soda).
2. After intense exercise
If you exercise for more than an hour, especially with high intensity, the body loses a lot of glucose and electrolyte. Under these conditions, citing the Mayo Clinic, Tuesday, July 8, sweet drinks such as sports drink can help replace lost energy and maintain body performance. However, this is more aimed at athletes or people who practice hard, not just taking a leisurely walk.
3. When you need fast energy or emergency conditions
Sometimes, you may not have time to eat and need fast energy because you have to do activities. In this situation, sweet drinks can be a temporary solution. But remember, sugar only provides short energy, and the effect is fast gone.
4. Severe dehydration
In certain conditions such as heavy diarrhea or vomiting, the body can become acutely dehydrated. The solution for oral rehydration (oralite) that contains sugar and salt can help absorb fluids more efficiently into the body.
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5. Reduce nausea or weakness due to heat or low blood pressure
In some people, especially when the weather is very hot or low blood pressure, sweet drinks can help give a little energy boost so as not to faint or too weak. Although not a long-term solution, this could be first aid.
Despite the condition of the body requiring sweet drinks, daily consumption still needs to be limited. WHO recommends that additional sugar intake be no more than 10% of the total daily energy, and ideally below 5% or about 25 grams per day for adults. That means drinking sweet drinks can help when in an emergency. But it should be noted, drinking sweet drinks is not recommended to be a daily habit let alone exceed the recommended daily sugar intake limit.
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