US2005100637A1PendingUtilityA1

Carbohydrate and electrolyte replacement composition

Priority: Nov 12, 2003Filed: Nov 12, 2003Published: May 12, 2005
Est. expiryNov 12, 2023(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
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Abstract

The present invention discloses novel compositions and methods. These compositions and methods may be used to attenuate or reverse the effects of dehydration or other adverse effects of exercise, heat or other activity which causes bodily fluid loss. The novel compositions comprise carbohydrates, electrolytes and water along with flavoring agents.

Claims

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1 . A beverage composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium; and    (e) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         2 . The beverage of  claim 1  wherein said carbohydrate source is selected from sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, glucose, galactose, trehalose, fructose, fructo-oligosaccharides, beta-glucan, and trioses such as pyruvate and lactate and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         3 . The beverage of  claim 1  wherein said carbohydrate source is a mixture of a minimum of three of the following types of carbohydrates: sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, glucose, galactose, trehalose, fructose, fructo-oligosaccharides, beta-glucan, and trioses such as pyruvate and lactate with the amount of fructose, if selected, always less than the total amount of glucose from all sources.  
     
     
         4 . The beverage of  claim 1  wherein said sodium comprises from about 30 to about 100 mEq/L.  
     
     
         5 . The beverage of  claim 1  wherein said sodium comprises from about 30 to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         6 . The beverage of  claim 1  wherein said sodium comprises from about 33 to about 40 mEq/L.  
     
     
         7 . The beverage of  claim 4  wherein said sodium comprises from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L of sodium chloride and from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L of sodium citrate.  
     
     
         8 . The beverage of  claim 5  wherein said sodium comprises from about 10 to about 30 mEq/L of sodium chloride and from about 10 to about 30 mEq/L of sodium citrate.  
     
     
         9 . The beverage of  claim 1  wherein said chloride comprises from about 11 to about 18 mEq/L.  
     
     
         10 . The beverage of  claim 1  wherein said potassium comprises from about 8 to about 20 mEq/L.  
     
     
         11 . The beverage of  claim 1  further comprising calcium from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         12 . The beverage of  claim 1  further comprising magnesium from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         13 . The beverage of  claim 1  further comprising a flavoring from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight.  
     
     
         14 . The beverage of  claim 1  further comprising a clouding agent from about 0 to about 100 parts per million.  
     
     
         15 . A beverage composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium;    (e) from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of calcium;    (f) from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of magnesium;    (g) from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight of a flavoring agent;    (h) from about 0 to about 100 parts per million of a clouding agent; and    (i) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         16 . The beverage of  claim 15  wherein said carbohydrate source is selected from sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, glucose, galactose, trehalose, fructose, fructo-oligosaccharides, beta-glucan, and trioses such as pyruvate and lactate and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         17 . The beverage of  claim 15  wherein said sodium comprises from about 30 to about 100 mEq/L.  
     
     
         18 . The beverage of  claim 15  wherein said sodium comprises from about 30 to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         19 . The beverage of  claim 15  wherein said sodium comprises from about 33 to about 40 mEq/L.  
     
     
         20 . The beverage of  claim 17  wherein said sodium comprises from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L of sodium chloride and from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L of sodium citrate.  
     
     
         21 . The beverage of  claim 18  wherein said sodium comprises from about 10 to about 30 mEq/L of sodium chloride and from about 10 to about 30 mEq/L of sodium citrate.  
     
     
         22 . The beverage of  claim 15  wherein said chloride comprises from about 11 to about 18 mEq/L.  
     
     
         23 . The beverage of  claim 15  wherein said potassium comprises from about 8 to about 20 mEq/L.  
     
     
         24 . The beverage of  claim 15  wherein said calcium comprises from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L.  
     
     
         25 . The beverage of  claim 15  wherein said magnesium comprises from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L.  
     
     
         26 . A beverage composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4.5 to about 6.5% by weight of carbohydrates;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium;    (e) from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L of calcium;    (f) from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L of magnesium;    (g) from about 0 to about 0.2% by weight of a flavoring agent;    (h) from about 0 to about 50 parts per million of a clouding agent; and    (i) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         27 . The beverage of  claim 26  wherein said carbohydrate source is selected from sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, glucose, galactose, trehalose, fructose, fructo-oligosaccharides, beta-glucan, and trioses such as pyruvate and lactate and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         28 . A beverage composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) from about 30 to about 40 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium;    (e) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         29 . The beverage of  claim 28  wherein said carbohydrate source is selected from sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, glucose, galactose, trehalose, fructose, fructo-oligosaccharides, beta-glucan, and trioses such as pyruvate and lactate and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         30 . The beverage of  claim 28  wherein said sodium comprises from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of sodium chloride and from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of sodium citrate.  
     
     
         31 . The beverage of  claim 28  wherein said chloride comprises from about 11 to about 18 mEq/L.  
     
     
         32 . The beverage of  claim 28  wherein said potassium comprises from about 8 to about 20 mEq/L.  
     
     
         33 . The beverage of  claim 28  further comprising calcium from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         34 . The beverage of  claim 28  further comprising magnesium from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         35 . A beverage composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) from about 8 to about 20 mEq/L of potassium; and    (e) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         36 . The beverage of  claim 35  wherein said carbohydrate source is selected from sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, glucose, galactose, trehalose, fructose, fructo-oligosaccharides, beta-glucan, and trioses such as pyruvate and lactate and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         37 . The beverage of  claim 35  wherein said sodium comprises from about 30 to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         38 . The beverage of  claim 35  wherein said sodium comprises from about 30 to about 40 mEq/L.  
     
     
         39 . The beverage of  claim 37  wherein said sodium comprises from about 10 to about 30 mEq/L of sodium chloride and from about 10 to about 30 mEq/L of sodium citrate.  
     
     
         40 . The beverage of  claim 38  wherein said sodium comprises from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of sodium chloride and from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of sodium citrate.  
     
     
         41 . The beverage of  claim 35  wherein said chloride comprises from about 11 to about 18 mEq/L.  
     
     
         42 . The beverage of  claim 35  wherein said potassium comprises from about 10 to about 19 mEq/L.  
     
     
         43 . The beverage of  claim 35  further comprising calcium from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         44 . The beverage of  claim 35  further comprising magnesium from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         45 . A beverage composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4.5 to about 6.5% by weight of carbohydrates;    (b) from about 30 to about 40 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) from at about 8 to about 20 mEq/L of potassium;    (e) from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L of calcium;    (f) from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L of magnesium;    (g) from about 0 to about 0.2% by weight of a flavoring agent;    (h) from about 0 to about 50 parts per million of a clouding agent; and    (i) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         46 . The beverage of  claim 45  further comprising citric acid.  
     
     
         47 . The beverage of  claim 46  having a pH of from about 2.5 to about 4.5.  
     
     
         48 . The beverage of  claim 47  wherein said beverage is isotonic.  
     
     
         49 . The beverage of  claim 45  wherein said carbohydrate source is selected from sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, glucose, galactose, trehalose, fructose, fructo-oligosaccharides, beta-glucan, and trioses such as pyruvate and lactate and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         50 . A beverage composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) from about 40 to about 78 mEq/L of ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment; and;    (c) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium; and    (d) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         51 . The beverage of  claim 50  wherein said carbohydrate source is selected from sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, glucose, galactose, trehalose, fructose, fructo-oligosaccharides, beta-glucan, and trioses such as pyruvate and lactate and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         52 . The beverage of  claim 50  further comprising from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of calcium.  
     
     
         53 . The beverage of  claim 50  further comprising from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of magnesium.  
     
     
         54 . The beverage of  claim 50  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprise sodium and chloride ions.  
     
     
         55 . A beverage composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) from about 40 to about 78 mEq/L of ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment;    (c) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium;    (d) from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of calcium;    (e) from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of magnesium;    (f) from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight of a flavoring agent;    (g) from about 0 to about 100 parts per million of a clouding agent; and    (h) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         56 . The beverage of  claim 55  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprise sodium and chloride ions.  
     
     
         57 . The beverage of  claim 55  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprises from about 42 to about 70 mEq/L.  
     
     
         58 . The beverage of  claim 55  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprises from about 46 to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         59 . The beverage of  claim 57  wherein said potassium comprises from about 8 to about 20 mEq/L.  
     
     
         60 . The beverage of  claim 57  wherein said calcium comprises from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L.  
     
     
         61 . The beverage of  claim 57  wherein said magnesium comprises from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L.  
     
     
         62 . A beverage composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) from about 40 to about 78 mEq/L of ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment;    (c) from about 8 to about 20 mEq/L of potassium;    (d) from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of calcium;    (e) from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of magnesium;    (f) from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight of a flavoring agent;    (g) from about 0 to about 100 parts per million of a clouding agent; and    (h) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         63 . The beverage of  claim 62  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprise sodium and chloride ions.  
     
     
         64 . The beverage of  claim 62  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprises from about 42 to about 70 mEq/L.  
     
     
         65 . The beverage of  claim 62  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprises from about 46 to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         66 . The beverage of  claim 62  wherein said potassium comprises from about 10 to about 19 mEq/L.  
     
     
         67 . The beverage of  claim 62  wherein said calcium comprises from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L.  
     
     
         68 . The beverage of  claim 62  wherein said magnesium comprises from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L.  
     
     
         69 . A beverage composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) greater than about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 3 to about less than 16 mEq/L of potassium; and    (e) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         70 . The beverage of  claim 69  wherein said sodium comprises up to about 100 mEq/L.  
     
     
         71 . The beverage of  claim 69  wherein said sodium comprises up to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         72 . The beverage of  claim 69  wherein said sodium comprises from about 33 to about 40 mEq/L.  
     
     
         73 . The beverage of  claim 69  wherein said chloride comprises from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L.  
     
     
         74 . The beverage of  claim 69  wherein said chloride comprises from about 11 to about 20 mEq/L.  
     
     
         75 . The beverage of  claim 69  wherein said potassium comprises from about 8 to about 16 mEq/L.  
     
     
         76 . The beverage of  claim 69  further comprising calcium from about 0.1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         77 . The beverage of  claim 69  further comprising magnesium from about 0.1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         78 . A beverage composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) greater than about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 3 to about less than 16 mEq/L of potassium;    (e) at least about 0.1 to about 6 mEq/L of magnesium;    (f) at least about 0.1 to about 6 mEq/L of calcium;    (g) from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight of a flavoring;    (h) from about 0 to about 100 ppm of a clouding agent;    (i) from about 0.24 to about 0.45% by weight of citric acid; and    (j) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         79 . The beverage of  claim 78  wherein said sodium comprises up to about 100 mEq/L.  
     
     
         80 . The beverage of  claim 78  wherein said sodium comprises up to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         81 . The beverage of  claim 78  wherein said sodium comprises from about 33 to about 40 mEq/L.  
     
     
         82 . The beverage of  claim 78  wherein said chloride comprises from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L.  
     
     
         83 . The beverage of  claim 78  wherein said chloride comprises from about 11 to about 20 mEq/L.  
     
     
         84 . The beverage of  claim 78  wherein said potassium comprises from about 8 to about 16 mEq/L.  
     
     
         85 . A beverage composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 1.0 mEq/L of magnesium;    (e) at least about 0.1 mEq/L of calcium; and    (f) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         86 . The beverage of  claim 85  wherein said sodium comprises from about 30 to about 100 mEq/L.  
     
     
         87 . The beverage of  claim 85  wherein said chloride comprises from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L.  
     
     
         88 . The beverage of  claim 85  wherein said magnesium comprises from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         89 . The beverage of  claim 85  wherein said calcium comprises from about 0.1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         90 . The beverage of  claim 85  further comprising at least 7 mEq/L of potassium.  
     
     
         91 . The beverage of  claim 90  wherein said potassium comprises from about 7 to about 25 mEq/L.  
     
     
         92 . The beverage of  claim 91  further comprising: 
 (a) from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight of a flavoring;    (b) from about 0 to about 100 ppm of a clouding agent; and    (c) from about 0.24 to about 0.45% by weight citric acid.    
     
     
         93 . A concentrate composition that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride; and    (d) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium;    wherein the osmolality of said fluid composition is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         94 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  wherein said liquid is water.  
     
     
         95 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  wherein said liquid is a sports beverage.  
     
     
         96 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  wherein said liquid includes at least one electrolyte.  
     
     
         97 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  wherein said liquid includes a carbohydrate.  
     
     
         98 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  wherein said liquid includes at least one electrolyte and a carbohydrate.  
     
     
         99 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  wherein said carbohydrate source is selected from sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, glucose, galactose, trehalose, fructose, fructo-oligosaccharides, beta-glucan, and trioses such as pyruvate and lactate and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         100 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  wherein said carbohydrate source is a mixture of a minimum of three of the following types of carbohydrates: sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, glucose, galactose, trehalose, fructose, fructo-oligosaccharides, beta-glucan, and trioses such as pyruvate and lactate with the amount of fructose, if selected, always less than the total amount of glucose from all sources.  
     
     
         101 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  wherein said sodium comprises from about 30 to about 100 mEq/L.  
     
     
         102 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  wherein said sodium comprises from about 30 to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         103 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  wherein said sodium comprises from about 33 to about 40 mEq/L.  
     
     
         104 . The concentrate composition of  claim 101  wherein said sodium comprises from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L of sodium chloride and from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L of sodium citrate.  
     
     
         105 . The concentrate composition of  claim 102  wherein said sodium comprises from about 10 to about 30 mEq/L of sodium chloride and from about 10 to about 30 mEq/L of sodium citrate.  
     
     
         106 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  wherein said chloride comprises from about 11 to about 18 mEq/L.  
     
     
         107 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  wherein said potassium comprises from about 8 to about 20 mEq/L.  
     
     
         108 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising calcium from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         109 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising magnesium from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         110 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising a flavoring from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight.  
     
     
         111 . The concentrate composition of  claim 93  that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising a clouding agent from about 0 to about 100 parts per million.  
     
     
         112 . A concentrate composition that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium;    (e) from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of calcium;    (f) from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of magnesium;    (g) from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight of a flavoring agent;    (h) from about 0 to about 100 parts per million of a clouding agent; and    (i) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         113 . The concentrate composition of  claim 112  wherein said sodium comprises from about 30 to about 100 mEq/L.  
     
     
         114 . The concentrate composition of  claim 112  wherein said sodium comprises from about 30 to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         115 . The concentrate composition of  claim 112  wherein said sodium comprises from about 33 to about 40 mEq/L.  
     
     
         116 . The concentrate composition of  claim 113  wherein said sodium comprises from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L of sodium chloride and from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L of sodium citrate.  
     
     
         117 . The concentrate composition of  claim 114  wherein said sodium comprises from about 10 to about 30 mEq/L of sodium chloride and from about 10 to about 30 mEq/L of sodium citrate.  
     
     
         118 . The concentrate composition of  claim 112  wherein said chloride comprises from about 11 to about 18 mEq/L.  
     
     
         119 . The concentrate composition of  claim 112  wherein said potassium comprises from about 8 to about 20 mEq/L.  
     
     
         120 . The concentrate composition of  claim 112  wherein said calcium comprises from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L.  
     
     
         121 . The concentrate composition of  claim 112  wherein said magnesium comprises from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L.  
     
     
         122 . A concentrate composition that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4.5 to about 6.5% by weight of carbohydrates;    (b) from about 30 to about 40 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) from at about 8 to about 20 mEq/L of potassium;    (e) from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L of calcium;    (f) from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L of magnesium;    (g) from about 0 to about 0.2% by weight of a flavoring agent;    (h) from about 0 to about 50 parts per million of a clouding agent; and    (i) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         123 . A concentrate composition that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) from about 40 to about 78 mEq/L of ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment; and;    (c) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium; and    (d) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         124 . The concentrate composition of  claim 123  wherein said carbohydrate source is selected from sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, glucose, galactose, trehalose, fructose, fructo-oligosaccharides, beta-glucan, and trioses such as pyruvate and lactate and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         125 . The concentrate composition of  claim 123  that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of calcium.  
     
     
         126 . The concentrate composition of  claim 123  that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of magnesium.  
     
     
         127 . The concentrate composition of  claim 123  that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising: 
 (a) from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight of a flavoring agent; and    (b) from about 0 to about 100 parts per million of a clouding agent.    
     
     
         128 . The concentrate composition of  claim 127  that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of calcium.  
     
     
         129 . The concentrate composition of  claim 128  that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of magnesium.  
     
     
         130 . The concentrate composition of  claim 123  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprise sodium and chloride ions.  
     
     
         131 . A concentrate composition that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) from about 40 to about 78 mEq/L of ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment;    (c) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium;    (d) from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of calcium;    (e) from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of magnesium;    (f) from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight of a flavoring agent;    (g) from about 0 to about 100 parts per million of a clouding agent; and    (h) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         132 . The concentrate composition of  claim 131  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprise sodium and chloride ions.  
     
     
         133 . The concentrate composition of  claim 131  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprises from about 42 to about 70 mEq/L.  
     
     
         134 . The concentrate composition of  claim 131  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprises from about 46 to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         135 . The concentrate composition of  claim 131  wherein said potassium comprises from about 8 to about 20 mEq/L.  
     
     
         136 . The concentrate composition of  claim 131  wherein said calcium comprises from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L.  
     
     
         137 . The concentrate composition of  claim 131  wherein said magnesium comprises from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L.  
     
     
         138 . A concentrate composition that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) from about 40 to about 78 mEq/L of ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment;    (c) from about 8 to about 20 mEq/L of potassium;    (d) from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of calcium;    (e) from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L of magnesium;    (f) from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight of a flavoring agent;    (g) from about 0 to about 100 parts per million of a clouding agent; and    (h) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         139 . The concentrate composition of  claim 138  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprise sodium and chloride ions.  
     
     
         140 . The concentrate composition of  claim 138  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprises from about 42 to about 70 mEq/L.  
     
     
         141 . The concentrate composition of  claim 138  wherein said ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment comprises from about 46 to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         142 . The concentrate composition of  claim 138  wherein said potassium comprises from about 10 to about 19 mEq/L.  
     
     
         143 . The concentrate composition of  claim 138  wherein said calcium comprises from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L.  
     
     
         144 . The concentrate composition of  claim 138  wherein said magnesium comprises from about 1 to about 3 mEq/L.  
     
     
         145 . A concentrate composition that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) greater than about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 3 to about less than 16 mEq/L of potassium; and    (e) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         146 . The concentrate composition of  claim 145  wherein said sodium comprises up to about 100 mEq/L.  
     
     
         147 . The concentrate composition of  claim 145  wherein said sodium comprises up to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         148 . The concentrate composition of  claim 145  wherein said sodium comprises from about 33 to about 40 mEq/L.  
     
     
         149 . The concentrate composition of  claim 145  wherein said chloride comprises from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L.  
     
     
         150 . The concentrate composition of  claim 145  wherein said chloride comprises from about 11 to about 20 mEq/L.  
     
     
         151 . The concentrate composition of  claim 145  wherein said potassium comprises from about 8 to about 16 mEq/L.  
     
     
         152 . The concentrate composition of 145 that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising calcium from about 0.1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         153 . The concentrate composition of  145  that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising magnesium from about 0.1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         154 . A concentrate composition that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) greater than about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 3 to about less than 16 mEq/L of potassium;    (e) at least about 0.1 to about 6 mEq/L of magnesium;    (f) at least about 0.1 to about 6 mEq/L of calcium;    (g) from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight of a flavoring;    (h) from about 0 to about 100 ppm of a clouding agent;    (i) from about 0.24 to about 0.45% by weight of citric acid; and    (j) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         155 . The concentrate composition of  claim 154  wherein said sodium comprises up to about 100 mEq/L.  
     
     
         156 . The concentrate composition of  claim 154  wherein said sodium comprises up to about 60 mEq/L.  
     
     
         157 . The concentrate composition of  claim 154  wherein said sodium comprises from about 33 to about 40 mEq/L.  
     
     
         158 . The concentrate composition of  claim 154  wherein said chloride comprises from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L.  
     
     
         159 . The concentrate composition of  claim 154  wherein said chloride comprises from about 11 to about 20 mEq/L.  
     
     
         160 . The concentrate composition of  claim 154  wherein said potassium comprises from about 8 to about 16 mEq/L.  
     
     
         161 . A concentrate composition that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 1.0 mEq/L of magnesium;    (e) at least about 0.1 mEq/L of calcium; and    (f) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         162 . The concentrate composition of  claim 161  wherein said sodium comprises from about 30 to about 100 mEq/L.  
     
     
         163 . The concentrate composition of  claim 161  wherein said chloride comprises from about 10 to about 50 mEq/L.  
     
     
         164 . The concentrate composition of  claim 161  wherein said magnesium comprises from about 1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         165 . The concentrate composition of  claim 161  wherein said calcium comprises from about 0.1 to about 6 mEq/L.  
     
     
         166 . The concentrate composition of  claim 161  that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising at least 7 mEq/L of potassium.  
     
     
         167 . The concentrate composition of  claim 166  wherein said potassium comprises from about 7 to about 25 mEq/L.  
     
     
         168 . The concentrate composition of  claim 167  that, when constituted with a liquid, produces a fluid composition further comprising: 
 (a) from about 0 to about 0.4% by weight of a flavoring;    (b) from about 0 to about 100 ppm of a clouding agent; and    (c) from about 0.24 to about 0.45% by weight citric acid.    
     
     
         169 . A method of reducing the effects of dehydration, said method comprising administering before, during or after activity-induced fluid loss a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 7 mEq/L of potassium; and    (e) water;    wherein the osmolality of said fluid composition is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         170 . A method of reducing the effects of dehydration, said method comprising administering before, during or after activity-induced fluid loss a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) from about 40 to about 78 mEq/L of ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment; and;    (c) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium; and    (d) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         171 . A method of reducing the effects of dehydration, said method comprising administering before, during or after activity-induced fluid loss a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) greater than about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 3 to about less than 16 mEq/L of potassium; and    (e) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         172 . A method of reducing the effects of dehydration, said method comprising administering before, during or after activity-induced fluid loss a fluid composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 1.0 mEq/L of magnesium;    (e) at least about 0.1 mEq/L of calcium; and    (f) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         173 . A method of improving fluid retention, said method comprising administering a composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 7 mEq/L of potassium; and    (e) water;    wherein the osmolality of said composition is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         174 . A method of improving fluid retention, said method comprising administering a composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) from about 40 to about 78 mEq/L of ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment; and;    (c) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium; and    (d) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         175 . A method of improving fluid retention, said method comprising administering a composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) greater than about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 3 to about less than 16 mEq/L of potassium; and    (e) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         176 . A method of improving fluid retention, said method comprising administering a composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 1.0 mEq/L of magnesium;    (e) at least about 0.1 mEq/L of calcium; and    (f) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         177 . A method of abating urinary loss, said method comprising administering a composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 7 mEq/L of potassium; and    (e) water;    wherein the osmolality of said composition is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         178 . A method of abating urinary loss, said method comprising administering a composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) from about 40 to about 78 mEq/L of ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment; and;    (c) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium; and    (d) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         179 . A method of abating urinary loss, said method comprising administering a composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) greater than about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 3 to about less than 16 mEq/L of potassium; and    (e) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         180 . A method of abating urinary loss, said method comprising administering a composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 1.0 mEq/L of magnesium;    (e) at least about 0.1 mEq/L of calcium; and    (f) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         181 . A method of enhancing rehydration, improving fluid retention, and reducing urinary fluid loss, said method comprising administering orally or intravenously a composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) from about 10 to about 20 mEq/L of chloride; and    (d) at least about 7 mEq/L of potassium.    
     
     
         182 . A method of enhancing rehydration, improving fluid retention, and reducing urinary fluid loss, said method comprising administering orally or intravenously a composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4% to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) from about 40 to about 78 mEq/L of ions which favor the filling of the extracellular fluid compartment; and;    (c) at least about 8 mEq/L of potassium; and    (d) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         183 . A method of enhancing rehydration, improving fluid retention, and reducing urinary fluid loss, said method comprising administering orally or intravenously a composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) greater than about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 3 to about less than 16 mEq/L of potassium; and    (e) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.    
     
     
         184 . A method of enhancing rehydration, improving fluid retention, and reducing urinary fluid loss, said method comprising administering orally or intravenously a composition comprising: 
 (a) from about 4 to about 10% by weight of a carbohydrate source;    (b) at least about 30 mEq/L of sodium;    (c) at least about 10 mEq/L of chloride;    (d) at least about 1.0 mEq/L of magnesium;    (e) at least about 0.1 mEq/L of calcium; and    (f) water;    wherein the osmolality of said beverage is in the range of from about 250 to about 350 mOsm/Kg.

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