At birth a brown bear cub weighs about a pound and a half or two pounds, and when they emerge from the den about four months later the cubs average about 11 or 12 pounds. Milk production and intake increases four-fold after they emerge from the den.
Carbohydrate drink. Carbohydrate drink: The administration of a complex carbohydrate-rich drink before surgery (100gm the evening before surgery and 50gm 2-3 hours preop) may increase insulin sensitivity but does not reduce complications or significantly improve other outcomes when compared to placebo fluids (1).
Many years ago, there were studies that showed that carbohydrates helped to refuel muscles and re-hydrate athletes. The evidence showed that carbohydrates help to speed the resynthesis of muscle glycogen, particularly after exercise. Therefore, the primary reason for consuming a sports drink is to prevent dehydration.