Is there caffeine in Gatorade?

Question

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I have the bottle in front of me (I know..duh), but it doesn't say it has caffeine in the ingredients, but it doesn't say caffeine-free either.

Answer 1

No caffeine. It's pretty obvious.

Answer 2

Since Caffeine is an ingredient, it would have to be listed, if it is not there, it is not there.

To my knowledge, all Gatorade has is Water, Salt, Potassium, and Sugar.

Answer 3

No, Gatorade re-hydrates you, caffeine dehydrates

Answer 4

I just went to the Gatorade site...No caffeine in it.

Answer 5

What's In It?
Gatorade Thirst Quencher has been scientifically formulated to provide athletes an optimal choice for hydration before, during and after training and competition. The specific formulation – which has been tested and retested in numerous lab settings since 1965 – contains four key components:




Electrolytes
Gatorade Thirst Quencher contains a blend of lab-tested electrolytes – sodium, potassium and chloride – to replenish the minerals athletes lose through sweat during exercise and competition. (1, 2, 3) Electrolytes help regulate a number of body functions, and athletes with a substantial electrolyte deficit may experience muscle cramping, heat stress and fatigue. In addition to replacing what is lost through sweat, the electrolytes in Gatorade trigger activation of the body’s thirst mechanism, encouraging athletes to fully hydrate themselves. (1, 4)



Flavor
Studies have shown people are apt to hydrate themselves more completely with flavored beverages as opposed to unflavored water. (4) Each Gatorade flavor endures a rigorous array of tests to ensure that its great taste falls within a range that encourages athletes to adequately hydrate themselves, regardless of their perceived hydration needs, which can often be misleading. (10)



Carbohydrates
During lab tests, the 6% carbohydrate solution in Gatorade (14 grams per 8 oz) has repeatedly demonstrated itself to be the optimal percentage for speeding fluid and energy back into the body. (5, 6) The right mix of glucose, sucrose and fructose assures rapid fluid delivery (7) and use of carbohydrates by the body. 8 Higher concentrations of carbohydrates or carbohydrate mixes different from Gatorade have been shown to actually slow overall fluid absorption, and they do not produce better performance. (9, 10)



Maximized Fluid Osmolality
Research shows that with the right types and amounts of carbohydrates, fluid absorption occurs as quickly as water as long as the osmolality (particle content of the fluid) is close to that of blood (280 mOsm/kg). Gatorade features a 6% carbohydrate formula that ranges between 280 and 340 mOsm/kg, enabling Gatorade to promote faster fluid absorption than other sports drinks with higher carbohydrate concentrations and osmolality levels.

Answer 6

It's not dangerous. Example: Sodium Chloride (which is one of many electrolytes that regulate the water levels in the body) can be mixed with caffeine.

Answer 7

no cause it's 90% water 10% other ingredients the fraction of the 10% gives it to low to have caffeine in it.

Answer 8

No, because Getorade is a sports drink and cafine is pretty much like sugar. You would get a stomache ache if you ran with sugar!That is a good queston tho i shold probably try to see if they can put that on there!

Answer 9

No it does not but it does because it is a sports drink. It put fluids back in your body when you workout.

Answer 10

No caffeinne, but its not healthful to drink. My science teacher broke it down to pyshics.... leave it to the althetes, such football players, there designed for them. they sell it the general public to make money, but again its not healthly.