Abstract: This invention relates to novel beverage compositions and methods to make such beverage compositions that can be used to reduce or prevent adverse physiological effects of physical exercise or environmental exposure by providing a beverage composition for use in rehydration and nutrition before, during, or after athletic exercise. The novel compositions comprise fluids containing water, sugar including carbohydrates, such as fructose and raftilose, and electrolytes, such as zinc, chromium, copper, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and citric acid. Such beverage can act as an energy source for the consumer.