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- Created by Dr. Robert Cade in 1965
- Named after the University of Florida's mascot, the Gators
- Gatorade also markets an Energy Formula and an Endurance Formula
- In 2000, introduced Propel Fitness drink
- Gatorade's main competition is POWERade, made by the Coca-Cola Company
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Gatorade is a non-carbonated sports drink intended to rehydrate and to replenish the carbohydrates and electrolytes depleted during exercise.
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History
Gatorade was created after the coach for the University of Florida was frustrated that his team was not performing well due to heat during the summers. Dr. Robert Cade and his team found a mixture of water, sodium, sugar, potassium, phosphate, and lemon juice, which worked well to keep the players hydrated, allowing them to win the first Orange Bowl. Because the drink was made was the Florida Gators, they named it Gatorade.Ingredients
- Water
- Sucrose Syrup
- High Fructose Syrup
- Citric Acid
- Salt
- Sodium Citrate
- Monopotassium Phosphate
- Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin
- Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
- Brominated Vegetable Oil
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Gatorade Questions
Is Code Blue Recovery Drink really 3 times better than Gatorade? Does 3x the electrolytes really mean anything for your health? 4 AnswersOkay, I've looked at the constituents of Gatorade vs Code Blue, and frankly, it's not really accurate to compare them as close cousins with the only difference ... read more
You visit a friend and your son 'steals' a Gatorade. Do you make him tell your friend? 4 AnswersTeach your son a lesson and tell your friend. Call your friend and explain what happened. If your relationship allows, throw in the sentiment that you really d... read more
Gatorade or Powerade? 4 AnswersGatorade - I have always enjoyed the original flavors. I have tasted powerade and it seems to sweet, especially when you are working up a sweat. I need somethi... read more
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About 2 head out 2 the citrus game...got my "gatorade" in a bottle...so I can be relaxed...ya dig
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drinking a frost glacier freeze gatorade! reminds me of high school. i used to get one everydayyy at lunch. yumm.
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The best Gatorade is Cool Blue its tasty :)
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"Drama is like Gatorade to gay guys. It replentishes their electolytes!" Ha! #30Rock
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@mZkidaB vanilla wafers and gatorade
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