Athlete RX • Sports Drink Calculator

Build Swim Meet Sports Drink Electrolyte & Carb Bottle Mixes With Precision.

Create swim meet-specific carbohydrate, sodium, and fluid bottle recipes for training, racing, and between-session recovery planning.

Why was this created?

Hydration isn’t just about water, it’s about balance. Performance hydration is complex and requires internal medicine hospital knowledge by a Clinical Sports Pharmacist to get it right.

Your body needs the right balance of:

  • Fluids (water)
  • Sodium (electrolytes)
  • Carbohydrates (fuel)

If that balance is off, your performance and your gut can suffer.

⚠️ What Happens When It’s Not Balanced

Too Much Sugar + Not Enough Fluid

When a drink is too concentrated:

  • It pulls water into your intestines instead of your bloodstream
  • This slows hydration
  • And can cause:

Bloating, Cramping, or Urgent diarrhea (osmotic diarrhea)

🧂 Why Sodium Matters

Sodium (Na) is not just for “electrolytes” it:

  • Helps your body absorb fluid properly
  • Maintains blood volume
  • Supports nerve and muscle function

Too little sodium:

  • You don’t retain fluids well
  • You feel “flat”, fatigued, or dizzy
⚡ Why Carbohydrates Matter

Carbs during training:

  • Provide energy
  • Help maintain performance

But the amount matters:

  • Too little → energy drops
  • Too much → gut overload

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