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12 august 2024
Adapt to Temperature Changes and Stay Vital Even on Hot Days
Our cells are able to quickly assess and respond to temperature changes and physical stress. Any stress the body undergoes triggers complex biological processes that affect our health and performance. Support your body with high quality food and replenish electrolytes to maintain your vitality even during hot summer days. Mana will be your ideal ally - this is confirmed by the ambassadors Michaela, Denisa and Dan.
It's fascinating what our bodies can do when it comes to survival. For example, body temperature has stabilised at around 37 °C during evolution, because this is the temperature at which organs and enzymatic processes work best. Regardless of extreme weather, the body constantly tries to maintain this optimal temperature through homeostasis (a system of regulatory mechanisms that maintains the balance of the internal environment).
Support your body on hot days
The human body uses different ways to survive even the hottest heat - for example, increased sweat production to cool down. The body maintains an optimal temperature thanks to the thermoregulatory centre in the hypothalamus, which monitors blood temperature. During physical exertion, such as hiking in the mountains in summer, the body heats up, the blood vessels under the skin dilate and blood flows to the upper layers of the skin.
Because of the reduced supply of oxygenated blood to the muscles, we get tired faster and the heart works harder. The body's metabolism slows down. This is also why we tend to be more lethargic in summer and feel fatigue more often after eating. But there are ways to support the body and avoid overheating, headaches, muscle cramps or colds.
In the spotlight: Lime Cake
"I love Mana because it makes me feel light in the summer. I often just crave fruits and vegetables to stay as active as possible during the day. When I reach for Mana, I know I'm also giving my body all the nutrients it needs :)", says Mana ambassador and dancer Michaela, who fell in love with the Lime Cake flavour. "It's my favourite. It tastes great and refreshes at the same time!"
Water is the foundation
Optimal hydration is crucial for the proper functioning of the body. It helps in the absorption of nutrients from food and the removal of waste substances from the body. Fluid requirements depend on age, gender, physical disposition, sports activity, season and climate. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), an adult male needs about 2.5 litres of water a day, a female about 2 litres. However, some water also comes from food - about 20% (fruit and vegetables) - but food should not be the main source of fluid.
ManaDrink | Apricot
ManaDrink contains 400 ml. More water refreshes you and also hydrates the nutrients in Mana better, so there is better absorption. While drinking Mana won't replace your daily drinking regimen, you can count it as one of your liquid sources. In addition, Mana will provide you with the necessary nutrients that our bodies need to replenish when dehydrated.
Buy NowYou need a drink with electrolytes
With greater stress (whether thermal or physical) we lose important minerals such as sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium and chloride with water. These water-soluble minerals make up electrolytes, which are crucial for the nervous system, muscles and a balanced internal environment, including blood pH levels. Electrolyte balance prevents fatigue, lethargy, mood changes, muscle cramps and headaches. They also affect heart health, bone strength, brain and nervous system function and muscle appearance due to water retention.
There's no end to your imagination
The rate of electrolyte loss usually exceeds our body's ability to replenish these substances. Therefore, it is important to think about a carefully balanced electrolyte intake. Reach for Mana! Both ManaPowder and ManaDrink provide you with all 17 essential minerals in every sip. "A real 'game changer' (if you have more time) is a fruit smoothie with the addition of ManaPowder. My favourite summer breakfast", recommends Mana ambassador and athlete Denisa.
The optimal daily intake of the most important electrolytes:
The optimal daily intake of the most important electrolytes according to EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) and WHO (World Health Organization) compared to the content in 1 serving of ManaPowder is shown in the table below.
| Electrolyte | Symptoms of deficiency | Reference daily intake for the average adult (according to the EFSA/WHO) | Amount in a daily portion of ManaPowder 430 g/2 000 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | Muscle cramps, loss of appetite, dizziness | 2 000 mg (EFSA) 2 300 mg (WHO) | 1 770 mg |
| Potassium | Muscle fatigue and paralysis, confusion | 3 500 mg (EFSA) 4 700 mg (WHO) | 3 500 mg |
| Calcium | Osteoporosis, muscle cramps, tooth decay | 1 000 mg (EFSA) 1 300 mg (WHO) | 1 000 mg |
| Magnesium | Headaches, muscle cramps, nausea | 350 mg (EFSA) 420 mg (WHO) | 375 mg |
| Chlorides | Irregular heartbeat, changes in pH | 3 100 mg (EFSA) 2 300 mg (WHO) | 1 850 mg |
In this respect, Mana is the ideal source of energy for your summer activities. You will not only replenish the necessary nutrients for healthy body function and proper muscle regeneration, but also the much needed electrolytes.
Mana: The secret helper of endurance athletes
According to long-time Mana ambassador, athlete and author Daniel Polman, Mana is an indispensable drink for athletes who need to effectively replenish energy and nutrients during demanding activities. "Mana helps me in my everyday life and in my sporting activities, where I replenish minerals and other important substances with Powder after every workout. During ultramarathons on the bike I use mainly Drinks. Mana is an absolutely great drink for long-term sports activity, which can easily replace various sports gainers and regenerants. Moreover, it tastes better. For example, during the 5000 km long Race Across America, when I rode through the heat of several deserts, the guys from the escort car served me Mana. In 50 degree heat combined with exertion, you don't exactly have an appetite, which is dangerous. Mana was a key solution to this problem."
ManaDrink | Strawberry
"It is not so easy with food in summer - it spoils easily, so I see a great benefit of Mana in this respect. Plus, it's compact and offers so many flavours that my friends and I really enjoy. We can never decide if we want to take Banana, Strawberry, Choco or more on a trip! MARK 8 is really cool! Is there anything more practical than to simply open and drink?", comments Denisa on the practicality of Mana.
Buy NowWith Mana you are more efficient and protect the environment
With Mana, you get efficient food that doesn't weigh you down, so you don't have to spend a lot of extra energy on digestion. Yes, the energy that your body would rather use on completely different biological processes in the summer... Mana provides you with a total of 33 essential vitamins and minerals, which also support your body's immunity to keep you vital during hot summer days. Supply your body with the most efficient "fuel" to do its job well. Everything else will take care of itself.
By switching to the Mark 8 formulation, we also introduced a new packaging for ManaDrink - a PET bottle that is fully recyclable and can be reused in so-called rePET packaging. Did you know that ManaDrink bottles now contain 50% rePET, i.e. recycled plastic material? The production of rePET packaging saves a huge amount of energy and uses less new raw materials than new PET bottles. So with Mana, you are taking care of yourself and sustainable life on our planet Earth.