HYPOTONIC

The consumption of sport beverages demands a further explanation of the items isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic.

• Isotonic drinks are designed to quickly replace the fluids which are lost by sweating. They also provide a boost of carbohydrate. Isotonic fluids are the the most common drinks for athletes. They are particularly popular for middle and long distance runners. The body prefers to use glucose as its source of energy. Sometimes it is better to consume isotonic drinks where carbohydrate source is a concentrated form of glucose.
  
• Hypotonic drinks (=Diesel Sport) are also designed to quickly replace the fluids lost through sweating. Unlike isotonic and hypertonic drinks they are low in carbohydrates. They are very popular with athletes who need fluid without  boost of carbohydrates. The best time to drink them is after a though exercise or workout. Hypotonic drinks can directly target the main cause of fatigue in sport - dehydration - by replacing water and energy fast.
  
• Hypertonic drinks are used to supplement your daily carbohydrate intake.
  They contain even higher levels of carbohydrates than hypotonic and isotonic drinks. The best time to drink them is after exercises as they help your body to top up muscle glycogen stores. These are your valuable energy stores.
  In very long distance events such as marathons, high levels of energy are needed. 
  It is recommended to only use them during exercises in addition to isotonic drinks to replace fluid.