Sport drinks kipibenkipod, never use them, I think the sugar hit in them gives you the needed boost, but what goes up comes down and the down is lower than where you were before. good on the last stint home. I use dry figs, the natural sugars give you the straight hit needed then by the time that wears off the carbs kick in. I would try the Dioralyte on its own then compare the two methods and post a reply as it would be interesting to know..