Most of you would have noticed how the competitors in sports events always sip bright-colored sports drinks. These are said to be the perfect option for the intake of essential electrolytes for the better working of muscles. It can boost energy before a run or any other sport. Otsuka began a targeted marketing campaign in Indonesia after an outbreak of dengue fever in 2010, promoting the drink to prevent dehydration, a common symptom of the disease. [1] Since POCARI SWEAT contains vitamin C and other acidic ingredients, it falls on the acid side of the pH scale. On the other hand, its ingredients such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium turn alkaline once metabolized by the body. Since the volume of these alkaline-forming ingredients contained in POCARI SWEAT is greater than the acidic ones, it is classified as an alkaline-promoting beverage. Consequently, POCARI SWEAT is an alkaline food product which is acidic while in liquid form. Galchen, Rivka (29 April 2019). "The Race to Develop the Moon". The New Yorker . Retrieved 2 March 2020.

Q "No fruit juice" is written (in Japanese) on the POCARI SWEAT label, so why is "fruit juice" listed as one of the ingredients (in Japanese)? Our blend of minerals and electrolytes resembles the true makeup of the body to replenish what you lose when you sweat - with no artificial colours, artificial sweeteners or caffeine needed. Enjoy the uniquely subtle citrus taste that restores your balance and helps you stay hydrated.allows you to smoothly replenish your body with the water and ions (electrolytes) you lose by sweating. Pocari Sweat is a mild-tasting, relatively light, non-carbonated sweet beverage and is advertised as an "ion supply drink", "refreshment water" (1992), "body request" (1999), and "electrolyte beverage" in Thailand. It has a mild grapefruit flavor with little aftertaste. Ingredients listed are water, sugar, citric acid, trisodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium lactate, magnesium carbonate, and flavoring. [3] It is sold in aluminium cans, PET bottles, and as a powder for mixing with water. An artificially sweetened version with reduced sugar called Pocari Sweat Ion Water ( ポカリスエット イオンウォーター, Pokari Suetto Ion Wōtā) is also sold. [4] History [ edit ]

POCARI" does not have any specific meaning, but conveys a light and bright feeling in Japanese. "SWEAT" is a reminder that the beverage replaces the important water and ions that are lost through perspiration.Pocari Sweat ( Japanese: ポカリスエット, Pokari Suetto) is a Japanese sports drink, manufactured by Otsuka Pharmaceutical. It was launched in 1980, and is mostly well known across Asia and the Middle East; [1] it is also available in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and Mexico. [2] There are a wide variety of sports drinks available in the market today. They are mainly classified into three types depending on the level of salt and sugar content; Isotonic, Hypertonic, and Hypotonic. It is important to choose the right drink so that no adverse health conditions are caused as a result of its consumption. Pocari Sweat and Gatorade are two major competitor brands in the sports drink industry. Let us take a look at the particularities of each: Simply mix this powdered version with water for a refreshing drink that can be enjoyed in various situations. Instructions We do not recommend this. It is best to take medicines with plain cold or lukewarm water, and in accordance with their directions for dosage and administration.

Since POCARI SWEAT contains no chemical preservatives, you should finish the bottle on the same day you open it, if you touch your mouth to the bottle when drinking it. If you pour the beverage into another container before drinking it and keep the remainder in a refrigerator, we suggest finishing the bottle in two to three days. It is best to choose a size that you can finish in a reasonably short time.You can make this as a 10 liter batch or make smaller servings. I made smaller servings because I just don't want 10 liters of sports drink hanging around my house like that.

For effective hydration, beverages with a salt concentration of 0.1 to 0.2% are recommended. This corresponds to 40 to 80 mg of sodium per 100 ml drink. POCARI SWEAT contains 49 mg of sodium per 100 ml. It’s fair to say that “the human body is made of water.” The liquid in the body is called “bodily fluid.” About 4.6 billion years ago, the first life forms on Earth were born in the sea. Q On the powdered version of POCARI SWEAT, it says, "Do not use a metal container." What is the reason for this? Sugar (Japan-processed), glucose, powder fruit juice, dextrin, salt / acidulant, fragrance, vitamin C, potassium chloride, flavor enhancer (amino acids), calcium lactate, magnesium carbonateThe company also has done extensive advertising through anime. The technical director for the film Your Name helped create a 2019 anime-styled advertisement. Pocari Sweat released a January 2021 special episode of the Cells at Work! anime promoting the drink as a way to prevent heat stroke. [15] [16] See also [ edit ]