Otsuka Pharmaceutical Pocari Sweat Powder for 10l

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It is known that a 560g serving of “Thirst Quencher”, a drink by the brand, is roughly around 36 grams of sugar. A level that is considered unhealthy for people of all ages. Surveys have shown that this high sugar level contributes to obesity from a very early age. Pocari Sweat is a mild-tasting, relatively light, non-carbonated sweet beverage and is advertised as an "ion supply drink", "refreshment water" (1992), "body request" (1999), and "electrolyte beverage" in Thailand. It has a mild grapefruit flavor with little aftertaste. Ingredients listed are water, sugar, citric acid, trisodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium lactate, magnesium carbonate, and flavoring. [3] It is sold in aluminium cans, PET bottles, and as a powder for mixing with water. An artificially sweetened version with reduced sugar called Pocari Sweat Ion Water ( ポカリスエット イオンウォーター, Pokari Suetto Ion Wōtā) is also sold. [4] History [ edit ] The ingredients of POCARI SWEAT have been formulated for smooth absorption of water and ions (electrolytes) by the body. The purpose of the sugar content is to increase the speed of water absorption. If POCARI SWEAT is diluted with water, it may hamper this smooth absorption of water and ions (electrolytes). So diluting POCARI SWEAT is not recommended. POCARI SWEAT México | Bebida Hidratante de origen Japonés". www.pocarisweat.com.mx . Retrieved 2020-04-01.

From the above list, we see that the ion count is higher, thereby making Gatorade an approved electrolyte replacement for athletes and other sportspersons. Ending with a Healthy Reminder… The human body needs a good amount of water for proper functioning. The approximate and recommended fluid intake is 2.7 for adult women and 3.6 for adult men. It is important to keep the body hydrated throughout the day by consuming the right amounts of fluid. This is a much more serious matter for athletes and other sportspersons. During competitions and training sessions, they will lose much more water content than in the case of a normal human being.In general, isotonic drinks consists of water-sugar-salt, as well as oral rehydration salts. The function of salts in isotonic drinks is to replace body ions that are lost along with the fluids, so that the fluid balance between water and ions is maintained. If we only drink water, the electrolyte levels in the body becomes too diluted causing the body to get rid of excess fluids. This can cause the body to become dehydrated (Voluntary Dehydration). Dennison, Kara (8 July 2019). "Cells at Work! and Pocari Sweat Team up to Help You Stay Hydrated". Crunchyroll . Retrieved 2021-01-06. An ion is a part of an electrolyte, the mineral salts that are naturally present in our body. Electrolytes in our bodies will break down into ions, both positive and negative, which are important in helping all the processes happening in our body. These electrolytes cannot be produced by the body itself, so they have to be replenished through the intake of food / drinks. Q On the powdered version of POCARI SWEAT, it says, "Do not use a metal container." What is the reason for this?

The company also has done extensive advertising through anime. The technical director for the film Your Name helped create a 2019 anime-styled advertisement. Pocari Sweat released a January 2021 special episode of the Cells at Work! anime promoting the drink as a way to prevent heat stroke. [15] [16] See also [ edit ] Though the first version of the drink was made in several bright colors, now it comes in ordinary plain watercolor. Herbig, Paul A. (1998). Handbook of cross-cultural marketing. Binghamton, NY: International Business Press. pp. 3. ISBN 0-7890-0154-3.We do not recommend this. It is best to take medicines with plain cold or lukewarm water, and in accordance with their directions for dosage and administration. Otsuka began a targeted marketing campaign in Indonesia after an outbreak of dengue fever in 2010, promoting the drink to prevent dehydration, a common symptom of the disease. [1] While searching for a sports drink in the supermarket, there are a few questions any consumer would have in their mind: Most of you would have noticed how the competitors in sports events always sip bright-colored sports drinks. These are said to be the perfect option for the intake of essential electrolytes for the better working of muscles. It can boost energy before a run or any other sport.