Summer Games Electrolyte is a dietary electrolyte and trace mineral supplement for performance horses. When performance horses sweat, they lose a significant amount of essential electrolytes (particularly sodium, chloride and potassium) that are necessary for top performance. Summer Games Electrolyte is formulated to replace these key electrolytes that are lost in sweat during exercise.
How is Summer Games Electrolyte different from other electrolyte products?
Summer Games Electrolyte was specifically formulated for and utilized at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. The formulation was based on the results of research conducted in anticipation of the Games which would be held in Atlanta, well known for its hot, humid summers. The formula is unique because it very closely mimics the composition of equine sweat and is not largely comprised of sugar like other popular commercial electrolytes.
SUMMER GAMES FACTS
What are electrolytes?
Electrolytes are substances that dissociate in solution into electrically charged particles called ions. The major electrolytes are sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), chloride (Cl-) and magnesium (Mg++).
What is the role of electrolytes?
Electrolytes play an important role in maintaining osmotic pressure, fluid balance, and nerve and muscle activity.
What happens without electrolytes?
Loss of electrolytes causes fatigue and muscle weakness, and decreases the thirst response to dehydration.
What is the visible difference in horses receiving electrolyte supplementation?
Horses offered electrolytes tend to rebound from hard exercise sooner, return to feed quicker and begin the necessary rebuilding phase that occurs after exertion.
What is the best way to estimate electrolyte loss?
Electrolyte requirements can be determined by measuring sweat loss. Fluid loss can be estimated by measuring body weight loss with this simple formula: 1 kg (2.2 lb) body weight loss = 0.9 liters (approx. 1 quart) body water loss, so an
11-lb body weight loss = approx. 5 liters sweat loss (light work) = 2 oz per day of Summer Games Electrolyte.
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