2006-08-22 20:55:16 · 11 answers · asked by samborambo86 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Gatorade was always a beverage of choice when my kids were young. Especially when they had flu, etc. Unless things have changed I have not heard that.
2006-08-22 20:56:46 · answer #1 · answered by 1whowants2know 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-23 06:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they never got plain water and just drank gatorade for fluids, it could contribute to a condition that would make kidney infection more likely.
Just having a drink of gatorade once in a while would not.
My children drink primarily water, but I do give them diluted gatorade also when they are out playing soccer.
Sugar in the body feeds unfriendly bacteria. Gatorade contains lots of sugar.
2006-08-26 07:25:01 · answer #3 · answered by Kathryn A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you dilute it with half water? I've heard you need to mix water in because its made for adult bodies. I've been told when my kids are sick (by doctors and nurses) to give pedialyte or gatorade. My kids are in sports and I've never heard about harm from gatorade. Any chance its something else going on? I just don't think a sports drink would do that, or there would probably be something on the label to warn about an age restriction.
2006-08-22 20:58:58 · answer #4 · answered by Velken 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard that, but my roommate in college was a nursing student and she said you should never drink sports drinks unless you are losing fluids either through sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea. She said it could cause heart problems if overused when it's not needed.
2006-08-23 03:54:03 · answer #5 · answered by disneychick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had many bouts with kidney stones and infections. After my last surgery, my Dr. told me to drink lots of water and Gator-Aide, but to avoid sodas, coffee, and most juices.
Gator-Aide will not harm them.
2006-08-22 21:05:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
u shouldnt drink gatorade just to be drinkin it..it was made to restore the salt u lose from ur body from sweatin after playin sports or doin physical activites..it has alotta salt in it
2006-08-22 21:00:55 · answer #7 · answered by stop_lyin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ya, that's why they invented it, some people don't like kids, so they give them Gatorade to give them an infection and hope the will die.................
HELLO ??????????
WHATEVER....
It's A DRINK, not a poison YOU DUMB LADY!
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2006-08-22 21:06:20 · answer #8 · answered by Cherries 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son is 10 and he has been drinking it since he was 4 or so and he has never had any problems.
2006-08-22 20:57:39 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sports drinks are not for regular consumption and not for children.
2006-08-23 08:29:38 · answer #10 · answered by Carp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋