| Sports Drinks Can Cause Stomach Cramps During Exercise - http://running.zersal.com/2008/06/13/sports-drinks-can-cause-stomach-cramps-during-exercise/ A study from the Netherlands shows that sugar in sports drinks slows absorption and increases stomach cramping in running races shorter than 12 miles. (International Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 26, 2005). Fluids pass through your stomach and are absorbed almost immediately in your intestines. Exercise slows fluid passage from the stomach but does not affect intestinal absorption. Sugar added to drinks can delay stomach emptying to increase risk for cramps. - Read more |