Sports Drinks: Comparison Chart©

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Carbohydrates, electrolytes and fluids are key ingredients in any sports drinks. Why? Carbs are needed to provide energy to the body and

delay the onset of fatigue. They provide the effective delivery of the salts or electrolytes needed to be replaced. Most sports drinks contain carbohydrates in the form of simple sugars which can cause adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, or other stomach upsets.

What is different about CeraSport? Based on a patented rice-based carbohydrate blend, CeraSport breaks down systematically, providing both quick and sustained hydration.

Which electrolytes are lost in sweat? Sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate or “base” are lost in sweat. CeraSport/CeraSportEX1 has all these electrolytes including a base of citrate to neutralize acidosis and replace bicarb losses in sweat. Electrolytes help maintain body-fluid balance, aid in muscle contraction, cardiac performance and nerve impulse transmission.

Stay Hydrated and Energized with CeraSport!Hydration TipsWater is good, but not sufficient — water lacks the electrolytes the body needs to have replaced following exercise. A goal of replacing 125 to 150% of the fluid lost is recommended (note drink more than what was lost!).

E Maintain proper hydration, fluid and mineral balance throughout your yearly training cycle. Choose a sports drink, such as, CeraSport or CeraSport EX1 with a very low osmolarity of <150 mOsm. Many sports drinks and all juices have higher osmolarity, which means less optimal absorption.

E Drink 4 to 8 oz of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes when exercising for more than one hour, in order, to stay hydrated during a race or prolonged physical activity.

E Drink enough to feel strong, and have light-colored urine flow every 2 to 3 hours (frequently).

E Drink before you feel thirsty! Once you are thirsty, you may already be mildly dehydrated.

E Slowly drinking or sipping small amounts of CeraSport over time is more beneficial for rehydration, than gulping down large amounts of fluid after activity.

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*The Sugars in CeraSport and CeraSport EX1 are the naturally occuring sugars from rice. There are no added sugar derivatives.

Product Serving Size Total Sugars Sodium Potassium 8 FL OZ (240 mL) Calories Carbohydrates (g) (g) (mg) (mg) CeraSport EX1® 20 5 1 200 100

CeraSport ® 40 10 2 100 37

Accelerade® 80 15 14 120 15

CamelBakElixir® <5 <1 — 136 23

CliffShotElectrolyte 80 19 10 180-200 50

CliffQuench® 45 11 10 130 35

Cytomax® 71 18 10 96 48

FirstEnduranceEFS 63 16 11 180 107

Gatorade® 50 14 14 110 30

GatoradeEndurance® 50 14 14 200 90

GatoradeG2® 25 7 7 110 30

GUElectrolyteBrew® 50 13 4 125 20

GU2O® <54 13 3 122 21

Heed® 51 13 1 20 8

HYPRSportsDrink® 71 19 — 151 —

Nuun® <5 <1 — 187 51

PowerADE® 60 15 15 52 32

PowerADEZero® 0 0 0 100 250

Propel® 10 2 2 75 0

CarboPro®2.6FLOZ 200 50 0 150 100

Sports Drink Comparison Chart When evaluating sports drinks it is important to review the nutritional composition of each product. The chart below compares a variety of sports drinks that are currently on the market.

NATURAL AND

ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS

Berry SportFlavor

Berry SportFlavor

NATURAL AND

ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS

TO QUICKLY MATCH

YOUR BODY’S NEEDS

Electrolyte Hydration Drink MixElectrolyte Hydration Drink Mix

NET WEIGHT 14 OZ (402g)

TO QUICKLYMATCH YOURBODY’S NEEDS

Cherry BerryFlavorNatural & ArtificialFlavors and Colors

Cherry BerryFlavorNatural & ArtificialFlavors and Colors

NET WEIGHT .74 OZ (21g)

STORE AT <80˚F (<30˚C) IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

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Cherry Berry Flavor Natural & Artificial Flavors

A scientifically developed rice-based electrolyte drink mix, CeraSport® has an optimal blend of salts and carbohydrates from a patented rice syrup process, to match nutrients and fluids lost in sweat during exercise. Osmolarity <150 mOsm/liter. No fruit juice. Gluten free. No fat. No trans fat.Suggested use: After mixing with water as directed, drink 5 to 7 oz. every 20 to 30 minutes to replace fluids lost during exercise and sweat. “Keep on sipping” CeraSport® for optimal feeling. Refrigerate after mixing.

INGREDIENTS: RICE SYRUP SOLIDS, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SALT, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, REB A.

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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 Packet (10.5g) Servings per container: 2Amount per Serving Calories 40

% Daily V otal Fat 0g0 Sodium

Potassiumotal Carbohydrate Sugars

Protein 0gNot a significant source of calories from fat, saturatedfat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C,calcium, or iron. No trans fat. *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

115mg 80mg

10g 2g

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Preparation: for sweat loss to restore cell balance and volume depletion, mix one single serving packet (20g)

into 16 oz. (2 cups or 480ml) water, and drink to prevent dehydration. Drink before, during and after exercise.

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FLUID DEFENSE FOR HYDRATION,

ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE FLUID DEFENSE FOR HYDRATION,

ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE FLUID DEFENSE FOR HYDRATION, ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE

FLUID DEFENSE FOR HYDRATION, ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE

FLUID DEFENSE FOR HYDRATION, ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE FLUID DEFENSE FOR HYDRATION, ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE

LEMON LIME FLAVORLEMON LIME FLAVORLEMON LIME FLAVOR

Naturally SweetenedNaturally SweetenedNaturally Sweetened

What about those drinks with electrolytes and no carbohydrates? For example, Crystal Light®, Propel® or Vitamin Water®.

In summary, electrolytes need the presence of a carbohydrate in order to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Therefore, without the combination of carbohydrate and electrolytes, absorption does not occur effectively.