Gatorade
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Scientists formulate it, consumers drink it, advertisers sell it, and the
bottling company packages it. What makes Gatorade the most well known sports
drink? It has been around the longest, it is not a Coca-Cola product as Powerade
is, which doesn't contain the electrolytes Gatorade does. Gatorade is not
carbonated, it tastes good, and replenishes your system. Gatorade's hype is
mostly from it's tradition, background of it's origination, and it's advertisement.
Dehydration is the loss of water and other important blood salts like
potassium and sodium. Vital organs of the body can't function without a
minimum of water and salt. Dehydration is common in athletes who aren't
properly hydrated. As the temperature rises, athletes sweat more easily, and
become less hydrated. Athletes need to hydrate themselves before and during
their activities to perform optimally...