Over thirty years of scientific research has gone into Gatorade to assure that its formula is optimal. Some other drinks call themselves sports drinks but do not have the right blend of carbohydrates, electrolytes, and flavoring to rapidly put back the stuff the body needs during physical activity. Visit the Beverage Comparison Chart in the Products section to see how Gatorade compares to other sports drinks, soft drinks and juices.

Gatorade is a thirst quencher, a fluid replacement beverage for use when people are hot and thirsty. "Energy" drinks (such as Lucozade, Red Bull, CarboPlex, and a variety of others) are closer in composition to Gatorade Performance Series Energy Drink- and are formulated to provide a concentrated source of carbohydrates. Many of the energy drinks contain caffeine and about three times as much carbohydrate as Gatorade, as well as other substances like ginseng, taurine, etc.

To learn more about why water does not put back everything that is lost through sweat, visit the Science of Hydration section of this web site.

Most sports drinks have a high sugar content, up to 60%. They taste good and can give you a short energy burst as a result of the high fructose. However sugar tends to rob the body of electrolytes. E-Lyte Sport Electrolyte is made from pure water and only the essential electrolytes your body needs to function which naturally "pumps up" your cells increasing performance. Sports drinks do include some electrolytes but in much lower amounts; dramatically lower.

Unlike most sports drinks, elete™ doesn't contain sugars, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. These extra ingredients can cause bloating, stomach cramps, and set off the gag reflex. elete™ delivers just pure electrolytes, so you're replacing only the things (i.e., fluid and electrolytes) you lose when you sweat. elete™ allows you the option of consuming carbohydrates in whatever way works best for you.

Depending on how muscular you are, 55-70% of your body weight is water. Being "hydrated" means maintaining your body's fluid level. When you sweat, you lose water which must be replaced if you want to pet-form your best. You need to drink fluids before, during and after all workouts and events. Whether you drink water or a sports drink is a matter of choice.

You can drink Gatorade anytime you are thirsty. Gatorade is not just for serious athletes, but can benefit all of us who enjoy being physically active.

In scientific terms, osmolality is a measure of the number of particles in a solution. For example, water has a very low osmolality (close to zero) where cranberry juice cocktail has a very high osmolality because there are a lot of sugar molecules dissolved in it. The osmolality of Gatorade is close to that of our blood, a factor that helps assure rapid absorption. If beverage osmolality becomes too high (e.g. soft drinks and fruit juices), the rate of fluid absorption is slowed.

In Gatorade, the key electrolytes are the minerals sodium, potassium and chloride. For more information on electrolytes and the role that they play in rehydration, please visit the Science of Hydration section.

Sport drinks are a great way to get sufficient fluid and electrolytes in during physical activities. Even when you are exercising for under an hour they can help improve your endurance performance. However they do have calories so if you are trying to maintian a healthy weight you may prefer to choose water instead when your exercise bouts are shorter than an hour in duration.

Many sports drinks contain a lot of acid and can therefore cause dental erosion. However, it is important for athletes to avoid dehydration, and it is essential to drink plenty of fluids during training. Water or sugar - free drinks are ideal to sip during the session, and sports drinks should be drunk more quickly without holding or ‘swishing’ around the mouth.

Accelerade is the first and only protein-enhanced sports drink containing carbohydrate and protein in a patented 4:1 ratio. Accelerade has been shown to deliver greater performance benefits to athletes than conventional sports drinks, which contain no protein.

Yes. Gatorade will be available at the race party area near the finish line and registration area, and at all water/aid stations.

Walk into any gym, or sit in a café on the waterfront and watch the cyclists and joggers go by, and you will see most of them drinking a strange, brightly coloured liquid. It has exotic sounding names such as Mountain Blast and Tangy Apple and Berry Ice and Cherry Rain; and it's all being sucked down by the bucketful. If there ever was a single location that would be considered pure paradise for wine tours, it would be the state of California.

Elite and endurance athletes often have greater sweat and electrolyte losses due to engaging in longer, more intense workouts. To help these athletes more fully replace the electrolytes they lose in sweat during these longer, more intense workouts, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute created Gatorade Endurance Formula.

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Propel is a fitness water for people who lead an active, healthy lifestyle and typically drink bottled water instead of a sports drink. Lightly flavored to help you drink more, Propel helps you feel better during your workout and your day. It also contains vitamins that are important to an active, healthy lifestyle. Based on our research, people who typically drink plain water will drink Propel any time to enjoy the benefits of staying well hydrated.

Absolutely. Although Gatorade is formulated for when you are hot, sweaty and thirsty, it can be consumed just like any other beverage. Keep in mind that Gatorade contains only about 50% of the calories of fruit juices and regular soft drinks.

Yes, diabetics can actually benefit from Gatorade. Physically active diabetics who require periodic intake of carbohydrate to prevent hypoglycemia from occurring during and following activity should consume carbs during exercise. Also, people with diabetes are prone to dehydration by way of their increased urine output, and Gatorade can help in that regard as well. People with diabetes should always consult a physician before making any change in dietary intake.

Gatorade does not contain caffeine for two important reasons: 1) caffeine is a drug, not a nutrient, and 2) caffeine is a diuretic, increasing urine production and adding to dehydration. That's one reason why rehydration is much better with Gatorade than with caffeinated colas. That is why care must be taken anytime Gatorade powder is mixed. Adding too much or too little water to the mix will adversely affect Gatorade efficacy.

New flavors are arrived at through a process that involves coming up with new flavor ideas, development and screening of prototypes, making revisions as necessary, and finally testing with athletes in an exercise setting. A new product launch can take six months to several years depending on the complexity of the beverage.

A noncaloric artificial sweetener, like Nutrasweet, takes the place of the carbohydrates that are so critical to stimulating rapid fluid replenishment and providing energy to working muscles.

While Gatorade should never be used as a substitute for milk, infants and toddlers can safely drink Gatorade once they are weaned off breast milk or formula and begin consuming food, fruit juices and other beverages. It is best to consult with your pediatrician prior to introducing new foods into your infant's diet.

Pediatricians frequently recommend Gatorade to keep children adequately hydrated. Sick kids can dehydrate quickly by losing fluid as a result of fever (sweating) and diarrhea. Pediatricians know that Gatorade helps put back fluids and electrolytes fast. One thing to keep in mind is that Gatorade is a sports drink and is not specifically formulated as an oral rehydration solution for persistent, severe diarrhea. Please consult with your pediatrician if persistent, severe diarrhea develops.

The Gatorade name comes from The University of Florida football team, the "Gators". Gatorade Thirst Quencher was invented at The University of Florida to assist their athletes in combating the dehydration that limited their performance-hence "Gator...ade." For more information on the origins of Gatorade, please visit the Gatorade Story Section.

Gatorade Endurance Formula is a specialized sports drink with a unique blend of five electrolytes designed to meet the fluid and electrolyte needs of elite and endurance athletes during their longer, more intense workouts. Gatorade Thirst Quencher contains the electrolytes sodium, chloride and potassium — the key electrolytes lost through sweat.