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: ''For Isotonic muscle exercise, see Isometric Exercise and Weight Training .'' : ''For the term associated with Muscle Contraction , see Isotonic (exercise Physiology) : ''For the term in Nuclear Physics , see Isotone Isotonic literally translates to ''equal tension''. The term is used in several different contexts. There are to variations to the word Isotonic and '''Isotinix'''. Isotonic is the primary word and is defined as: Isotonic, which means “same pressure,” bears the same chemical resemblance of the body’s blood, plasma and tears. All fluids in the body have a certain concentration, referred to as osmotic pressure. The body’s common osmotic pressure, which is isotonic, allows a consistent maintenance of body tissues. In order for a substance to be absorbed and used in the body’s metabolism, it must be transported in an isotonic state. The second is Isotonix and refers more to a brand name. '''Isotonix®''' dietary supplements are delivered in an '''isotonic''' solution. This means that the body has less work to do to in obtaining maximum absorption. The '''isotonic''' state of the suspension allows nutrients to pass directly into the small intestine and be rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. With Isotonix products, little nutritive value is lost, making the absorption of nutrients highly efficient while delivering maximum results. Isotinic solutions are benficial to you when you take a daily vitamin or nutritional supplement tablet. When you take these vitamins or supplements, your body must work hard for up to 4 hours to digest and absorb the vitamins and minerals. During that process, your body may not absorb enough nutrients to gain the maximum benefit it needs to remain healthy. Furthermore, your body may only process 65% of the tablet. The remaining portion of the tablet is wasted. Isotonix supplements use an isotonic formula to speed nutrients to your body where they are needed most. An isotonic formula utilizes a great-tasting powder formula, that, when mixed with water, minimizes the amount of digestion needed to deliver maximum benefit to your body. Through this effective method, Isotonix supplements provide superior delivery and speed nutrients to your body. Up to 98% of an Isotnic solution is processed by your body. -- 09:25, 7 September 2007 (UTC) CELL BIOLOGY Cells have a Semipermeable Membrane that allows the Diffusion (flow) of water, but not the Dissolved compounds such as Salt Ion s (solutes). Water diffuses across the membrane in direction of the higher concentrated solution in a process called Osmosis , thereby generating Osmotic Pressure if the inside concentration is higher. Plant cells often rely on this osmotic pressure for structural support. Under isotonic conditions the concentrations of impermeable solutes, the Osmolality , is the same inside and outside the cell and there is no osmotic pressure. A medium of lower osmolality is called Hypotonic and one of higher osmolality is called Hypertonic . MEDICINE An isotonic Solution that mimicks the Osmolality Of Blood for humans and many other Mammal s consists of 0.9% (9 g/L) Sodium Chloride in water and is often referred to as Saline . Saline is generally administered via an Intravenous drip. Red blood cells will not change their form in such an isotonic medium while they would swell and even burst in pure water. Athletics This term is also used in relation to a Sports Drink with added salts mimicking the Osmolality of blood. This property is claimed by their advertising campaign to increase physical endurance. The statistically insignificant (6 rowers) scientific study they quote however attributes the 10% increase in endurance over water to the higher carbohydrate content. {Link without Title} SEE ALSO |
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