BEVERAGE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING GREEN TEA SOLIDS, ELECTROLYTES AND CARBOHYDRATES TO PROVIDE IMPROVED CELLULAR HYDRATION AND DRINKABILITY

摘要

This invention relates to a composition, preferably in the form of a beverage, whereby cellular hydration and drinkability are enhanced by the combination of green tea solids with selected levels and types of electrolytes and carbohydrates. The compositions comprise (a) from about 0.01 % to about 0.35 % flavanols; (b) from about 0.01 % to about 0.3 % sodium ions; (c) from about 0.005 % to about 0.08 % potassium ions; (d) from about 0.1 % to about 20 % of a carbohydrate which provides: (i) from about 0.05 % to about 10.0 % fructose; (ii) from about 0.05 % to about 10.0 % glucose; and (e) water.