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Sep 2019
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541 - Are Sports Drinks the Best Way to ...

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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You don't just lose water when you sweat; you lose electrolytes. When are sports drinks with electrolytes necessary? Nutrition Diva sat down with sports nutritionist Kelly Pritchett. Dr. Pritchett to get some answers.

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