How Gatorade Works

How Gatorade Works

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Gatorade is a popular advanced-hydration drink that delivers vitamins and calories, and replenishes fluids throughout the body. Gatorade comes in a variety of flavors and is used by active individuals around the world.

Keeps Up Fluid Levels

Gatorade works to keep up fluid levels by adding carbohydrates and electrolytes to the body to replenish lost water because of sweating and exertion.

Quenches Thirst

Gatorade quenches thirst because of the chloride, potassium and sodium it contains in an 8 oz. serving. The attractive taste in flavors such as fruit punch, lemon-lime, grape and berry allow for tasteful drink satisfaction with or without food.

Stimulant-Free

Gatorade prides itself by being stimulant-free and not containing energy additives such as caffeine and taurine.

Provides Neuromuscular Power

According to Gatorade.com, Gatorade is proven to provide additional neuromuscular power and brain stimulation when used during physical activity. This is mainly because of the additional hydration effects felt throughout the body.

Provides Nutrients

The original 8 oz. Gatorade Thirst Quencher contains around 50 calories per serving and 14 g of carbohydrates. On average, most varieties of the drink contain 10 to 70 calories and no protein.

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