Proper hydration is critical to avoid sports headaches. Drinking energy drinks is almost universal now, but they all contain caffeine or caffeine containing compound such as Guarana. The problem is that caffeine is a diuretic; diuretics make you urinate more frequently and cause you to become de-hydrated.

Many of these energy drinks are promoted as having extra energy ingredients such as Gingko Biloba, Siberian Ginseng or Taurine. These can help but the dose is usually not enough. In short these energy drinks are expensive and a dumb idea for sports.

Most sports drinks contain lots of sugar and artificial colourings. Of course everyone knows that a blue drink will make you run faster! But the sugar can increase your thirst. Remember the days when oranges were given to children at half time during a game. This provided natural energy and some liquid without causing bloating.

For more info go to headache prevention

Have fun and stay healthy

Ian

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