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Get StartedSports drinks: Better than water?
By Mayo Clinic staff
Water is usually the best way to replace lost fluid, unless you're sweating it out for more than 60 minutes. In that case, sip a sports drink to help maintain your electrolyte balance and to give you a bit more energy. The sodium in sports drinks also helps you rehydrate more quickly.