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.