British researchers from the University of Loughborough claim that milk is able to significantly restore the water-salt balance in the body of an athlete much better than expensive sports drinks after losing fluid through sweat during exercise.

In the course of research, scientists found that milk is a good alternative to sports drinks, according to Pannochka, an online publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old.. net Moreover, it is much cheaper, and the result of its intake is 4 times higher than specialized drinks. Milk perfectly copes with the task of restoring the water-salt balance.

Experts explained that after milk intake, the water-salt balance was normal for about four hours. In turn, after taking sports drinks - for only one hour.

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