Difference between GATORADE and Water?

Question

What are the Diferences between WATER AND GATORADE? is gatorade better for you then water or is that a myth?

What are the Healthfacts and difference in ingrediatns?

Thanks

Blake C.

Answer 1

Gatorade is mostly water of course, with added sodium and flavorings in addition to the glucose/carbohydrate energy it is famous for, both have a place in the sports world. water is a basic need, Gatorade is made to supplement with additives needed to sustain activity better than water alone, about 6-8% added carbs, sodium (lost by perspiration, aspiration and urination)and even other trace minerals (as in the endurance formula) Overall , Water is the choice for daily hydration, Gatorade would be more use full while active in hot weather for sustained periods of time. as far as healthy, gatorade is mainly water, but there is a signifigant amount of sodium. If you have been advised to watch the salt, you should consult a doctor before using .

Mark Shells

Answer 2

Weather it is healthier depends on what you are doing. Sitting on the couch watching TV drink water working or playing hard Gatorade will restore some of the electrolytes (fancy term for a family of salts) and some of the carbohydrates lost thru muscle activity and sweat. Either way Gatorade is much better then coolaide or soda.

Answer 3

Gatorade claims to put electrolytes back into your body which rehydrates you faster. It was first put use during a Florida (hence "Gator"ade) college football game in the seventies. The players who used the product were able to get back into the game quicker. I've used the product and think it has merit.

Answer 4

Gatorade has dyes. Water doesn't. So actually gatorade is much worse for you.

Answer 5

If u wanna swim I would say Water if u wanna drink it gatorade

Answer 6

Electrolytes and other additives in gatorade, water is usually pure and free.

Answer 7

Water has no nutrients in it but our bodies need it.
Gatorade has electrolytes to help replenish your body faster. Its not good for your teeth though.

Answer 8

gatorde because u need salt to sweat and that why gatorade has so much salt so it lets usweat more and that means that u r hydrated

Answer 9

for weightloss purposes.. gatorade has a lot of calories and it also has a high sodium concentration. sodium makes you look bloated. water is much better for you

Answer 10

http://www.usafootball.com/resource-center/health-and-safety/center-articles/17-health-and-safety/84-hydration/158-gatorade-or-water?-tma-report-analyzes-benefits-of-sports-drinks.php