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Why are athletes making room in the freezer for sports drinks?

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Julia Denison, RD, LDN, is a registered dietitian who has a background in sports nutrition.

And should you be following suit?

Do sports drink popsicles work?

Sports drink popsicles are essentially just regular sports drinks in frozen form.

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Not only can this be an enjoyable treat after a hot summer workout.

More research needs to be done to say if sports drink popsicles are effective at improving performance.

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Who should consider using sports drink popsicles?

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If something feels off, then maybe it isnt the best idea.

Evidence is still limited that it will improve performance, she adds.

So if you feel weird or anxious, maybe this isnt the best choice for you, Denison says.

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