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Mar 2024
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2483: Is That Sports Drink Really Necess...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2483: Niki Bezzant's exploration into the necessity of sports drinks for workouts reveals a compelling argument against their routine use for non-elite athletes. Highlighting that water often suffices fo ... Show More
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