Experts agree that these three qualities are important in a sports drink:

It should replace expended carbohydrates to replenish spent glycogen stores.

It should replace electrolytes lost through sweating to maintain electrical firing within the body's cells.

It should taste good, so that the athlete continues to drink after thirst is abated for more complete hydration.

AIM BarleyLife® Xtra exhibits these qualities and more. If you're an athlete or sports enthusiast, here's an Endurance Event Tip from Olympic walker Debbi Lawrence.

Each 6.5 g serving of AIM BarleyLife® Xtra contains 5 g of carbohydrates. The advantage is that these carbohydrates do not come from sucrose. AIM BarleyLife® Xtra provides complex carbohydrates, glucose and fructose occurring naturally in the green barley and other ingredients. These carbohydrates release more evenly during exertion and do not create the energy spike and drop often associated with simple sugars.

Five key electrolytes are sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. AIM BarleyLife® Xtra delivers each of these important nutrients in the balance nature intended for more rapid and efficient use by our bodies.

Until now, the taste of AIM BarleyLife® may not have appealed to our sweet tooth. But, with the great, new cherry-apple flavor of AIM BarleyLife® Xtra, it’s a pleasure to drink—ensuring more thorough hydration.