recovery drink

Athletic rehydration fluid

A recovery drink is a beverage formulated to help the body recuperate after physical exertion, typically containing protein, carbohydrates, and electrolytes.

Athletes consume them after workouts to replenish energy stores, repair muscle tissue, and rehydrate: I always have a recovery drink after long runs.

The term covers both commercial products and homemade alternatives like chocolate milk.

Related

protein shake · chocolate milk · shake · post-workout · replenish · sweat · fluid replacement · muscle · rehydrate · coconut water · sodium · potassium · fatigue · athlete · gym · marathon · finish line · refuel

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physiological purpose

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Intoxicating hydroxyl compound

diuretic · hard liquor · energy drink · beer · coffee

timing relative to exertion

recovery drinkpre-workout

Exercise preparation supplement

energy gel

health benefit

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Harmful ingested substance

toxin · junk food · hard liquor

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G