ABSTRACT
Under conditions of relatively severe dehydration, solutions such as Pedialyte which has a high sodium content but is still hypotonic should be ingested, while during less severe dehydration sports drinks such as Gatorade or Powerade can be consumed. If dehydration is not a factor, hypertonic solutions such as chocolate milk which will augment muscle glycogen storage and muscle protein synthesis should be consumed. Grape juice can also be consumed as it has a very high glycemic index, but this should be done if you are worrying about carbohydrate storage as it is not a protein source.
