How does Powerade ION4 work?
Powerade ION4 is a still isotonic sports drink, developed in collaboration with sports scientists. It contains four of the minerals (sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium) lost in sweat, plus a combination of carbohydrates, to hydrate you effectively, and rapidly replenish the fuel your body loses during exercise. To find out more, visit the ION4 page.
Has the formulation changed?
Powerade ION4 has been developed in line with current sports science nutrition. We’ve made two major improvements, designed to sustain performance and maximise the rate of fluid uptake in your body:
- 1. A blend of two carbohydrates (glucose and fructose)
- 2. In addition to the main mineral, sodium, we’ve added three other minerals (potassium, magnesium and calcium) which, research shows, are lost in sweat, and which can affect performance.
Does Powerade ION4 only work for elite athletes?
Anyone engaging in prolonged exercise would benefit from using an isotonic sports drink such as Powerade ION4, whether they are exercising in cold or warm weather conditions.
Powerade ION4 contains a combination of carbohydrates to rapidly supply fuel to the working muscles, and to help sustain performance levels during prolonged high-intensity training sessions (lasting more than 60 minutes) and competition events.
In addition, for lighter training sessions or low-intensity gym workouts lasting less than 60 minutes, Powerade has introduced Powerade Zero. Find out more by visiting the Hydration and Performance page.
Why do you need a sports drink? Can’t you just drink water?
Scientific research has shown that drinking only water during or after intensive exercise is not the ideal hydration routine, as it stimulates high urine flow and reduces the drive to drink. In addition, sodium – the main mineral lost in sweat, and an ingredient found in Powerade ION4 – helps the body to retain fluid and offset dehydration.
Find out more by visiting the Water is Not Enough page.
Does Powerade have sweeteners in it?
Yes. You can find a full list of ingredients at Coca-Cola UK and information about our sweeteners by visiting the Health section of Coca-Cola UK.
How many calories are in Powerade?
All of our nutritional information for Powerade ION4, including the number of calories, can be found at Coca-Cola UK.
Does Powerade contain artificial colours?
Yes, and they are labelled on the product. As with all our ingredients, the colours we use are approved as safe by European regulators, following rigorous scientific testing. Find out more at Coca-Cola UK.
Does Powerade contain aspartame?
Yes. Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener, approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. It is non-cariogenic (this means it doesn't cause tooth decay), and one of the most thoroughly tested ingredients in the world. Find out more at Coca-Cola UK FAQs.
