Then follow this formula from Melton: 1  One to two hours before your workout, drink 15 to 20 ounces of water. 2  15 minutes before you begin, drink between 8 and 10 ounces of water. 3  During your workout, drink another 8 ounces every 15 minutes.
deÂ·acÂ·tiÂ·vate. tr.v. deÂ·acÂ·tiÂ·vatÂ·ed, deÂ·acÂ·tiÂ·vatÂ·ing, deÂ·acÂ·tiÂ·vates. 1. To render inactive or ineffective. 2. To inhibit, block, or disrupt the action of (an enzyme or other biological agent). 3. To remove from active military status.
It's deactivated yeast, frequently the strain used is Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Totally dead yeast. Usually it is cultured in something sweet for a few days, then heated to deactivate it. It adds a nutty, savory, almost meat-y depth of flavor to recipes. (The term is 'umami').