Thank you for mentioning that weird "healthier" option that brands do. It's just admitting fault basically by offering a slightly better version at a usually higher price. Like why even sell the regular version if you're admitting it's worse for you?
There are enough conspiracy theorists for the companies to keep their "vanilla" recipes. I once volunteered at a sports event sponsored by Red Bull and the VIP ticket holders get all-you-can-drink Red Bull, either original or sugar free. Plenty people wanted the "real deal" instead of "all that artificial crap"
I'm a construction worker who sweats a lot and water absolutely does not do enough to replenish my electrolytes and get me completely rehydrated on its own. There are alternatives to gatorade like pedialyte but something of that nature is absolutely necessary in my situation.
My dad is a mover and same. He actually once passed out from an electrolyte imbalance from sweating so much on a day when it was over 100 degrees. At the hospital, they told us to make sure he always has lots of Gatorade on hand in that kind of heat.
@@christoferstromberg6605 That does work but im not always able to eat mid shift. Plus I don't always want to eat to sove that problem, but yeah that does work.
@@drogadepc that's why you mix carb sources. If you need it fast have fruit that you chew well, maybe energy balls with honey and oats. Because we absorb different kinds of sugar at different rates so fruit mixed with other fast carbs means almost double absorb rate. Then you have the slower complex carbs and fat to keep you going long term.
I am a cyclist and in general I use like one to two sport drink mixes per 50 miles ridden depending on how hot it is. Once this last year I forgot to grab some during an event and after 70 miles of riding without anything other than water for hydration. I will say that sport drink really did serve as a boost for the last leg of the event, but overall I agree we shouldn't be drinking these on a regular basis outside of athletics.
Man, one of those disconnects that really makes you feel dumb for not having clicked in your brain. I work construction and schedule a hydration powder, one before work, one during lunch, and if it was a severely taxing day, a half of one at the end so I don't wake up with cramps. (Rarely drink over 2 mixes, rest is water. But I work outside in Florida.) BUT, for whatever reason, when I ride, I just fill my camelpak and maybe an extra water bottle. But like you said, when I do over 60 miles, I'm always struggling near the end.... Goodness, I can't believe it never crossed my mind to drink some electrolytes outside of work lol
As a cyclist who ride 300+ kms per week in the Andes mountains, water is not enough to keep you alive while riding up. Gatorade always works great for me, it's easy to prepare your own healthier sports water but I don't have the time and I only drink it while cycling, day by day I don't touch it.
Gatorade coming out with Gatorade Fit as a healthier option without all the sugar and food coloring is a confession that their original product has 💩 ingredients! 💯 I couldn't agree more with this hot take!You literally took the words right out of my mouth👌🏼
He also mentioned that the product is not the problem, it's the people consuming it. Getting fatter, knowing the cause, and drinking it anyway. I have a son who destroyed his body with a two liter a day mountain dew habit. The user is to blame. Sheep led by liquid candy.
@@MZRFaith This is not true. Naturally sugary foods are usually high in fiber which slows absorption of fructose. Honey does not, it is just as bad as sugar. High fructose corn syrup is just as bad as table sugar. Very small amounts of honey in a diet is probably good for you due to trace particles from plants and such, but eating it in the same quantities as most do any other sugar is still bad.
Soldiers and hikers kinda need electrolytes on long marches, but it is much easier to carry them in powder form in a backpack and combine them with water in a hydration pouch as needed. There are healthy powder mixes available that don't contain any nasty stuff.
Nuun tabs seem to be the electrolyte of choice for backpackers. I always strugled with not drinking enough water on long treks, supressed my appetite and left me feeling really rough by the start of the second day. I started using electrolyte mixes (switched to tab/powder because a squirt bottle exploded in my bag due to elevation change...) and found myself drinking plenty of water and feeling hungry. It's really important.
If you are sweating a lot, not even from excursion, water won't be enough to replenish you. If you're in a hot and humid environment, just being outside you may need a dedicated electrolyte replacement. When my dad did work in Indonesia, people carried around packets of sea salt, so when midday rolls around you down some salt with your water and it perks you right back up, water alone wouldn't suffice. Iirc its fairly common place in America's Southern states to put salt on fruit and melons in the summer, which I highly recommend! Pineapple or honeydew is great with a sprinkle of salt
You know what? I have hyperhidrosis, and often low blood pressure, and salt is said to increase your blood pressure. So maybe I need more salt. I might try this. Or just consume more ramen 😂
When I go for all day hikes or climbs, especially in the heat, I find taking some electrolytes does help clear the fatigue that follows. Even still, as you say there are much better options than Gatorade to replace your electrolytes. It’s not the sugar you need, it’s the electrolytes. If you actually need them, they’ll taste good regardless of how little sugar you add
Yes exactly, electrolytes can be necessary and sugar, to an extent, as well. But if we can get even one person off the "Gatorade is good for you because electrolytes" train it's a success in our book hahaha
Gatorade may be a crass substitute for pedia lite but so what ? It's not as if it's practical to carry a buncha pedia lite with you either; if not all the sugar (and even then there is sugar free gatorade), is a reason for calling gatorade a fraud; heck sulfites in alcohol are more offensive than sugar in a drink.
@@LeviHildebrandYT I think you nailed it; if you're exhausted enough to the point you need to hydrate with electrolytic supplement, you don't really care what the taste is. Our need for resuscitation will override our brain's desire to process taste. I notice you didn't cover Bodyarmor though... a rising star in Gatorade's competition. It boasts tons of vitamins and minerals Gatorade doesn't have along with natural colors, but still has a high sugar content. I drink it with all my workouts, but wonder if I still only should during my high intensity cardio workouts, where I notice the biggest difference in it's effects.
Gatorade has helped in aiding athletes succeed in whatever sport they played. Even if you’re not an athlete, chances are you may still be enticed to drink its contents, seemingly unaware of the lies that it’s projecting to you as the consumer of the product. Happy Halloween, Future Proof. Bless you for continuing on with the hard work and effort into making these videos for us.
I work construction and am a distance runner. This summer I had an electrolyte imbalance for a few days. The symptoms were similar enough to dehydration and with the really hot summer we had I just kept chugging more and more water. I'm good now!
@@user-vg8tv1hp9c careful drinking just water, you will throw yourself out of balance. For every gallon of pure water you drink, consume something with the purpose of electrolytes
Honestly, the traditional orange slices are great for a quick sugar and water fix. Tomato with salt is also great. Even some saltine crackers do the trick. :D
I've kind of came to the same conclusion regarding sports drinks like Gatorade because of the sugar content. I treat it as a specialized drink for when I'm in competition as it has water, electrolytes and the sugar for the quick energy release. Safe to say there are lots of exercise situations where you don't need these and it's better for your health and fitness to avoid drinking that much sugar everyday. The sugar is for when you're competing and on the spot and even then, it's fine to drink water or make your own electrolyte drink.
I personally always choose something like Gatorade if I’m sick and puking-water just makes it worse, while Gatorade historically has made me stop. That’s my only use of those drinks though 😅
I hear the same from my friends, even docs recommend gatorade to puking/sick people, so there's definitely something to it. Maybe it somewhat resembles bodily fluid with the sodium content and whatnot? I'm sure there are healthier alternatives even then though
There's actually a WHO formulation for hydration salts mix, and you can get it as powder online (big online source, I don't recommend any over any others.) The powder is good to have around if you wind up with bad diarrhea or some other stomach bug, or if you're an outdoor worker in the hot new reality of summer. The formula DOES have sugar, but nowhere near as much as Gatorade and not none like sugar free options. It's not just there for taste, it's a necessary component, but it just doesn't need to be as much as is in Gatorade. Just salt, sugar, and water isn't a complete mix. I would suggest people look up recipes for the mix if they don't want to buy it premade. Put some with the food you should have learned to store in case of emergency, put some in your backpack. In other words, be prepared. Dehydration is deadly serious and you don't want to be without a treatment if the hospitals are full again and you have a stomach bug (obviously it isn't as good as IV fluids, so if you need a doctor, see one.)
Omg yes this is exactly what i have been drinking for the part 20 years. I just fail to see the appeal for gatorade honesty when this works exactly the same what gatorade claims to do but has far less nasties.
I’m a FedEx driver in California and on those 110 days with heat rash, walking to a door felt like I was walking thru water up to my hips… drinking that along with water made me feel so much better. I’d say if your not dripping in sweat don’t touch it
Im from germany, Gatorade still isnt really big here, but Powerade was already pretty popular like 20 years ago when I was a kid. Nowadays I only consume sugar+electrolyte drinks on really long bike tours (6Hours+) or shorter ones in extreme heat (28°C+), when I somewhat need it. Even if its just a psychological effect. It helps you push threw. I usually buy it in powder form from Powerbar and mix it with tap water.
ja fühl ich, hab vor jahren, als ich powerade zum ersten mal probiert hab denn drink schon gemocht. hat echt mein mind geblowed als ich dann herausfand dass, das orginal nichtmal hier verkauft wird... wobei ich nicht verstanden habe warum sich powerade hier so etabliert hat und gatorade nicht
I'm an American who partially grew up in Germany, and I think that's where my love of Powerade came from now that you mention it. But I don't think Powerade is a fraud, I think it can be a genuinely helpful drink if sick or over worked
As someone with IBD Gatorade as been essential for my illness and highly recommended by my doctor's and other health professionals for surgery prep and other conditions....just because it's not a great "sports drink" doesn't make it entirely bad.
I noticed he briefly mentioned it in terms of short-term illness, but what I was trying to say is that Gatorade (sports drinks in general) is heavily recommended in the medical field for a reason and that should have had a larger part in the video imo.
@@cargage9523 wow thank goodness you watching this video gave you the insight to tell this person there are better options than what his doctor recommended!
The advice is clearly from someone in a non physical job! I always keep a sports drink around for my gardeners. The sugar free is the most commonly used, but out on a 100 degree day it is wise to have the option.
I do a lot of fieldwork in Louisiana during the summer, and electrolytes are a must. I generally steer clear of sports drinks, unless I need the sugar, since I find they don't really seem to do much. Overall that seems to be the general consensus, and I know a lot of people who are vehemently anti-sports drinks. I buy bulk packages of powdered electrolytes that's essentially just unflavored salt, potassium, and a touch of sugar, and it's worked great. The brand I get is trioral, but I imagine there's a lot of similarly effective products out there.
I go to the university of Florida and you can get gatorade everywhere. they used to have it on tap in the student health care center, and now they have bottles that they'll give to students. the only time I ever really drink gatorade though is at football games bc they give it to the marching band after halftime.
Gatorade isn’t my favorite but having a j pouch, I am often low on electrolytes (I literally don’t have a colon) so when I workout or am having extra loose stools, body armor, Gatorade or Powerade mixed with water and a little lemon juice are a necessity for me. Otherwise I do feel dehydrated or weak. It’s necessary for hikes in the heat as well, otherwise I get sluggish and sick.
@@elkepool3861 however, life is already difficult enough without a colon, sometimes you simply need a ready made product. It’s understandable something you can make yourself is better for you, but might not be convenient.
I really appreciate the little time bar at the bottom for your Storyblocks ad! Just that little addition really helps with people who are eager to move on or who are curious about how long the ad is (:
Ehh the last point is technically correct, but it's kind of handwavy in the fact that there drinks such as coffee, tea, and wine (especially red) can have other helpful compounds such as antioxidants. They're really not that bad for you in moderation, and as long as you're not adding a ton of sugar and stuff to the drink. Tea especially from what I have heard doesn't really have any downsides if you only have a cup or two a day, as long as you're not overcaffeinating yourself.
It's not necessarily bad if you exercise frequently and drink moderately for the occasion. A good alternative is just adding extra salt to a drink (if its just water makes u wanna throw up) and eating an intraworkout small snack (generally high in sugar) to make sure you replenish some energy stores. Powerlifters ive seen occasionally do this by eating some candy or a rice krispy square between sets while the preworkout contains half a teaspoon of salt
If I drink Gatorade I always have a bad cough. For like 2 months I couldn't figure out why I was constantly coughing and someone told me to quit drinking Gatorade. As soon as I quit drinking it, I quit coughing
I have Sickle-Cell Anemia Disease _(a blood disorder that you're genetically born with, passed down generation after generation)_ and I have it bad. I am a lover of water, can drink it all day everyday but when I'm anemic _(which is pretty much all the time)_, lethargic, dehydrated, aching or in pain water just doesn't cut it for hydrating and providing an energy boost. I don't drink alcohol, coffee or any type of caffeinated drinks, my go to is _*_GATORADE_*_ _specifically the blue ones: Cool Blue & the Fierce Blue Cherry_ (💙my favorite's💙). These are the ones I like to drink, along with water and grape juice 🍇🧃these drinks are essential for me health wise to lead a normal life _(in a way)_ and to be able to work full time, which is rare for people with a full blown genetic disease that affects the blood and our energy levels. My doctors regularly check the enzymes of my kidneys, liver and other organs thru various tests and everything is working perfectly *(THANK GOD)* but drinking Gatorade is a real benefit for someone like me. 🙏🏾😊🐊🥤
I rode 40 miles on my bike one day with just water and man my head hurt bad for a few hours. The next day I did it again with water and Gatorade and I felt fantastic at the end.
My doctor told me I needed to start drinking Gatorade Zero after my gastric sleeve surgery because I was at a higher risk of dehydration. Apparently after weight loss surgery you lose a lot of electrolytes so that's why it was recommended. I would just drink water otherwise.
I drink Gatorade and Powerade when I'm sick, as in I'm not able to eat anything and I'm throwing up almost all liquids. The high sugar and the electrolytes and everything else in it really helps even if I don't fully digest it, it's better than pure water which could make me even more sick
despite everything you said in this video, my gut started begging me for gatorade i haven't drank it or craved it in weeks, so it's odd how the body suddenly gets these triggers to crave a certain food
I train 6 days a week in jiu jitsu, so I sweat a lot, I drink lemon water, and during competitions I drink pickle juice also….full of electrolytes. Plus no sugar.. Gatorade would always give me headaches due to the chemical in place of sugar/dextrose, caused inflammation big time too… thx for another great video… 👍🤓
So before Gatorade, athletes were using bananas to replenish their electrolytes in addition to water. The problem is that bananas are fibrous and fill you up during a game. Gatorade was revolutionary in that it removed the filler and allows a player to get just the minerals they need. Drinking "just water and that's it" doesn't get to the heart of the problem either. Cells in all living organisms need an electrolytic, slightly acidic medium to exist in. Cells can't just operate in water alone. The minerals you get from food can get you what you need, but ask a truck driver, hell - if you've ever been on a long road trip, you know how infeasible that is to ask for. Water displaces the media your body operates with, but unless you have the ingredients to mix new media in to that water, your kidneys will tell your body to get rid of it. Water passes right through you unless you have electrolytes in you to replace what has been used up. Gatorade is vital for long hikes, long runs, long drives, etc. Anything that takes you outdoors for an extended period of time.
Running cross-country in prep for wrestling season I sometimes drank accelerade after practice because it had some protein and less sugar than gatorade - hoping that it would help with muscle recovery, but honestly water always did the trick for me.
Electrolytes are necessary for any athlete. Especially if you're outside in the blazing sun. Even if you're not an athlete, they are still important. Stay hydrated!!!
If I ever do need to get an isotonic drink with electrolytes after a busy day, I just go for a can of 100 Plus. I've never bothered with bad drinks like powerade, gatorade or vitamin water which just look like overtly sugary kids drink
One major use for drinks like this that is necessary is they make a huge difference for people with certain health issues. For example, I am on a doctor ordered high sodium diet. Without gatorade it's nearly impossible for me to get enough sodium in my diet esp in any sort of even semi pleasant way. I even buy the powdered version of gatorade so that I can make mine more concentrated than the bottled stuff (plus it's cheaper and less plastic is used). Gatorade makes a massive difference in quality of life for many people with my same health issues and other issues as well. I do wish I could get it without the food coloring but since I can't it's definitely better than nothing. I have seen the coloring free version but it isn't the same and contains stevia which is a migraine trigger for me.
At 52 and a former athlete and retired Navy veteran, I was always given the same mantra for hydration over and over. Most of you have probably heard this before: "Water before. Water during. Gatorade after." To be honest, drinking Gatorade during a sports event, work out or in the field always kinda made me a feel a little sick. I'm definitely not a scientist, but I do know how to listen to my body.
I think the fact that everybody thinks they need Gatorade is because many folks, myself included, really crave sugary liquid when we’re slightly dehydrated (for some reason). For me drinking juice or sports drinks while dehydrated is like scratching an itch (and sometimes is just as useless at actually fixing the issue)
I do agree that people who sweat a lot for any reason, or who drink a lot of water relative to how much they eat, can at times need an electrolyte drink.
I was doing some construction work on hot summer day and my boss brought a box of powerrade. After drinking like 2 liters of water it (told you it was hot) I felt sick. I looked at the ingredients and was shocked at the amount of sugar it had. Never touched that thing again. Sugar free version have artificial sweeteners which also should be looked into.
I'm going to rain on the parade but saying to generally avoid electrolyte beverages, especially for long workouts and strenuous activity on a hot day is actually dangerous. Only drinking water can lead to literal water intoxication where your body doesn't actually have enough electrolytes to properly function. It can be and has been lethal. If you're doing a shorter and lighter workout it's not necessary but it's actually important to consume something with electrolytes for any extended activity.
You touched on it a bit, but I think the homemade electrolyte solution should be better known. The CDC and WHO, in their effort to combat Cholera, have published recipes for Oral rehydration solutions (ORS). At its most basic level it is salt/sugar (sugar being very important to it) solution in water. The sugar helps with absorption of the solution by the intestines. It's just a bit annoying to me that companies are selling these hydration solutions that promise so much when they are just copying the WHO's own formula.
Gatorade debut in 1965, the WHO only started global programs with ORS as a central focus in 1978. Medical research into it was just beginning when gatorade was debuting. It would be very hard to say gatorade was copying the WHO or CDC who didn't advise the use when gatorade debut. Also, the WHO taking it up later is just more evidence that it works.....
I usually use jaggery sugar and salt powder when I'm on the road on my motorcycle. Just stop anywhere and mix it in water and I'm through. Works best if you got lemons as well but the main point is to replenish electrolytes and that does it
I've always just craved water, just simple water. Never really got into the Sports drink spiel, even when I would run 5 to 6 miles a day in Southern Louisiana heat. After watching this very informative video it's great to see I was right.
Yeah. You shouldn’t do that. At least you should use electrolyte tablets mixed with your water. This has been scientifically proven out in multiple studies with triathletes, runners, and cyclists. You may not need the added sugar, but the base electrolytes are a must if you want to perform and recover properly.
@@Bicyclechris At 5-6 miles she's probably staying under an hour so water alone is fine. Eats lots of fruits and veggies to replenish minerals. If she bumps up her mileage though your advice is good. One hour is the "magic number" to remember.
Some advise: if you're someone who drinks Gatorade to help you through your weight loss journey it's way more effective to just drink cranberry juice (you can water it down to your preferred tartness) or pomegranate vinegar. Cranberry juice has vitamin C, K1, B6, and E, promotes your heart and digestive health, it an antioxidant, and contains fructose instead of glucose. Fructose is a naturally occurring sugar in foods like fruits and honey. It's low cal, good for your teeth health, and gives you the boost from glucose (traditional sugar) with as many of the down sides. Do still understand fructose is still a sugar at the end of the day and although a healthier sugar when abused will have the same outcome as any sugar. Now pomegranate vinegar can also be watered down and you van add a little sugar to it if you want or sugar replacement. It's low in cals and fats, High in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is also an antioxidant, promotes heart, digestive, and urinary health. It has calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamin c, and vitamin B9. It naturally reduces inflammation so it helps your body recover from an intense workout session. There's some research going on that it also can help fight cancer (still ongoing, non-conclusive). Increase your endurance while exercising. It's a great alternative to sports drinks with all the same and more up sides. I'm insulin resistant and major in pharmaceutical compounding with focus on biomed. I've gone through my own weight loss journey and these two drinks have helped me immensely. I hope that by sharing this someone else can take advantage of it too!
Happy to live in Munich, Germany. Here the football (the read football, not the American handball) champions get beer showers. And loads of endurance athletes (on amateur level) swear by drinking alcoholfree beer or beer/lemonade mix, called radler (litterly biker) because it contains a lot of natural good ingedients quenching thirst and giving energy. No need for synthetic sweat or pee.
Yes. Another common drink in Germany after sports is "Apfelshorle". Which is sparkling water with apple juice. But after some longer distance bikes or bike trips I would choose an alcohol free beer as well. I usually absolutetly don't want something sweet to drink at those situations.
When I'm feeling extra dehydrated for whatever reason, I go to these little rehydration packets called ORS Drip Drops. An army medic turned me on to them. I don't know about all the artificial stuff, but they have a lot less sugar than a sports drink, and seem to absorb and perk me up pretty quickly.
It may just be my social bubble or because I'm not american, but the only times I see people buying and drinking this stuff is when they have raging diarrhea lol Funny how for some people Gatorade reminds them of sports and peak performance, and for others, it reminds them of someone suffering on the toilet.
I only ever use electrolyte drinks when I'm cycling for multiple hours. Even then I go for cycling specific drink mixes that tend to have way less sugar than Gatorade. I do find that it is helpful when you're really sweating a lot hour after hour (fewer cramps less bonking)... but in everyday life? Yeah, no lol XD
I find every energy drink very missleading for sports not only Gatorade especially for trying to lose weight or muscle gain since they contain too much sugar which ironically will increase insulin which improved craving for more sugar and sugar increase most of your daily calories all you need is just mineral water and you're good to go since daily liquids already enough to boost muscle gain when lifting weights
In an 8 hour shift I'll drink a 20 fl oz bottle of Gatorade 140 calories but then fill it up with water and then drink 2 bottles worth of water. The host is right about drinking water I just like to get some electrolytes because I sweat a little and want to replace the electrolytes.
If you need the electrolytes for a health reason, you can use the WHO Oral Rehydration Fluid recipe (online) to make your own. You might even have the ingredients already. It doesn't taste good, but also does not taste like pee ... and if you're severely dehydrated, it doesn't matter. Gatorade has too much sugar to be a good rehydration fluid, anyway.
10:35 There's another situation in which you might worry about electrolytes: If you ever visits Mexicali, you'll find that every convenient store has entire shelves full of serums right as you enter, otherwise anyone standing under the sun for five minutes might faint, if they don't get cooked first.
Coconut water is the best electrolyte and hydration mix since I have health issues and my body doesnt like staying hydrated at all. I only ever have one-two glasses a day and the rest water. Thank you for reminding me why these kinds of drinks are horrific for my body and I'll stick the boring but better options.
If you’re an athlete, definitely recommend some increased clean sodium intake. All you need is sodium, magnesium, and potassium. Sea salt is a great alternative (takes some time to get used to) or I love LMNT (expensive but great product).
You glossed over why the study declared sports drinks inconclusive for actually helping perform. They reached that conclusion because they couldn't tell if people were experiencing an increase in their performance in sports/sports-adjacent activities because of the contents of the sports drink, or because they were drinking a "Sports drink." They deduced that the psychological aspect of drinking a "Sports drink" was more impactful than whether or not the drink actually did anything.
I have POTS, so I am constantly living with low blood volume. Gatorade really has so much wrong with it. It's basically coolaid, and actually causes flareups in some people. The ONLY gatorade product that I would ever recommend as a quick POTSie drink would be Gatorlyte. It actually has a significant amount of sodium. Personally I use LMNT. It's not good for people who shouldn't have a lot of salt, but works well for us with no upper limit.
For those who are concerned about sodium, try Sqwincher. It tastes MUCH better than Gatorade and it’s also way cheaper. My theory as to why it tastes better is that less flavoring is required to mask the saltiness.
The thing is, I've gone a long time pretty much only drinking water, but a few months ago I was feeling frustrated that no matter how much water I drank I often didn't feel fully hydrated, particularly in the morning, even though I was drinking it EXCESSIVELY. So I've been trying other drinks that give electrolytes, like Gatorade and vitamin water, (obviously while still drinking lots of normal water) and those have definitely felt way more hydrating to me. Half a bottle and I feel great. I'll probably stop buying gatorade specifically, but I still want to look into other options because for whatever reason my body seems to need more electrolytes to feel satisfied, even though I don't work out.
@@dawson6294 a common symptom of low sodium intake is lethargy. If you feel well-spirited then there's usually nothing to worry about -- people tend to have trouble with high sodium instead anyway
The World Health Organization has a formula for rehydration salts that they endorse - you can get mass quantities of it and use as required, whenever you lose a lot of fluids. It does indeed taste like sweat, but you can add other flavors - or just get used to it, like I have. I don't use it often, but when I went to a midsummer ren fair in the hottest weekend of the summer, you can bet I put it in my water bottle to compensate for how much water and electrolytes I was losing in sweat. I learned about rehydration salts in Peace Corps, and they were also a godsend there for whenever your digestion went AWOL.
Half Gatorade and half water is what we always used for long bike rides, it’s way too sweet to drink alone you need more water than anything. Pedialyte seems to be a better electrolytic compound and even as an adult I am not ashamed to drink Pedialyte when I’m sick
I was going to buy Gatorade, but because I was trying to exercise and diet to lose weight, I didn't want sneaky sugar in my drinks. I discovered Nuun! It was life changing! It's so expensive though 😭
The thing about sugar is especially if you’re exercising for a long time and you burn through your glycogen you are going to need a source of rapid burning carbohydrates that means simple monosaccharides.
My SO and I have had Covid 7 times in 13 months and have found that post Covid having 1 Gatorade a day during recovery is really helpful. We get these sudden energy crashes after like an hr of basic activity. with gatorade this doesnt seem to happen as agressively and we can get through the day without passing out. Poweraid is gross in flavour.
I have a health condition that means I have to regularly supplement electrolytes but I buy mix in powders or pills I never reach for Gatorade because it's just bad in comparison to so many other options like saltstick
Gatorade has helped me with motion and sea sickness so I have a bottle whenever I travel. I no longer puke during hours-long bus ride or half-a-day sea voyage. The only times I drink it.
I only used Gatorade when I was a youth competitive hockey player. I traveled most weekends and played 4 games a weekend with multiple practices per week and conditioning EVERY DAY. I was also a growing girl so I could not eat enough food to replenish my body! Nowadays, I have a 4 oz cup if my blood pressure is low after lunch. I have such low blood pressure and the salt I put on my meals just makes me pound water. 4 oz does the trick for me so I dont get fatigued and pass out. Also yes, hangovers or other ailments where you are losing a lot of water, like from vomiting.
I mountain bike a lot and I find Gatorade very helpful. However I do about a 30:70 Gatorade water split in my waterbottle. I find the little bit of sugar and carbs enough to keep me going as biking can be quite demanding.
Bought some a couple of weeks ago, out of curiosity. I can’t say I was taken with it - it tasted utterly synthetic. I prefer fruit juice and water with a pinch of salt in it myself.
as a runner, I use electrolytes/hydrarion-multipliers, but wow, the sugar is crazy in Gatorade! I still use the short term energy by eating honey or clif energy gel, but replenishers like Ultima and LMNT do most of the work on long runs. I don't use liquid-IV because if also has artificial sugar. hopefully this helped someone!
I am a diabetic, who started taking Ozempic about four months ago, and one of the side affects was becoming extremely dehydrated. The only electrolyte mix that worked for me was liquid. I V. I now only have to drink 32 ounces twice a week, and I am good to go.
I quit during the imbedded commercial. All I know about Gatorade is that it ruined Kidneys during its first launch. True or not, I won't touch the stuff nor anything like it.
I do gymnastics, and that takes a lot of effort, but I just drink water. I saw the sugar content on Gatorade a long time ago and decided that it was simply not worth it. Thanks for the vid, always been curious as to why EVERY tv athlete drinks something that literally sucks for your body.
My dad ended up with bad blood work results after a summer of working in intense heat. He started watering down his Gatorade while being a weekend warrior and it fixed everything. But I will say Powerade has helped me a lot when I developed severe vertigo. I started drinking it because my vertigo episodes were so extreme I’d puke for hours. Then I realized drinking it actually helped reduce both the frequency and durations of the vertigo episodes. My doctors best guess is fluid imbalances that were very easily exacerbated by even faint dehydrations. Once that issue stabilized, I’ve mostly ditched it.
I remember back in the 1970s I bought some Gatorade a time or three, and each time I was surprised by how terrible it tasted. I had to put sugar in it for it to become drinkable. Flash-forward many years, I had an opportunity to try it again and surprise surprise it tasted good! Then I figured out (should have read the label) that they put a bunch of sugar in it.
I use Gatorade as a pre-hike hydration drink, and during hikes. I also drink it when I have a cold. Hot Gatorade helps sooth a sore throat, and replaces what I loose from sinus drainage.
Ya made me flash back to working the original Northern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire in the late 70's early 80's. So we're doing a "harvest festival" in California in AUGUST and it's hot AF. In every backstage was a cooler with a lemonade mix, instant lemonade with I-don't-know-what-electrolytes added. Official name was Dragon Sweat, but we called it Dragon Piss. The rule we lived by was, "If it tastes good, you NEED to drink it." Fun times.
You completely missed out that the type of sport you are playing makes a huge impact on whether Gatorade is beneficial. Intermittent sports like Football, etc have some benefit, but endurance sports like cycling get massive benefits from Gatorade type drinks.
Thanks for this! I've been eye-ing electrolyte options for when I cross-country ski. I currently have the powder form of Gatorade and looking for alternatives when I finish it. the tablets I've tried are fizzy so that upsets my stomach. Can't wait to try some of the diy stuff!
1:0.8 ratio of maltodextrin to fructose with sodium citrate and lemon juice works great for me when cycling. It’s a totally different ball game in endurance sports. When you burn 600+ calories an hour, sugar is a huge performance enhancer.
Thank you for mentioning that weird "healthier" option that brands do. It's just admitting fault basically by offering a slightly better version at a usually higher price. Like why even sell the regular version if you're admitting it's worse for you?
Such a good point! It's most definitely money oriented and tells us they don't actually value the health of their consumers 👀👀
There are enough conspiracy theorists for the companies to keep their "vanilla" recipes. I once volunteered at a sports event sponsored by Red Bull and the VIP ticket holders get all-you-can-drink Red Bull, either original or sugar free. Plenty people wanted the "real deal" instead of "all that artificial crap"
Because people should have options to choose between
@@baronvonslambert I love diet mountain dew lol
Maybe coz the unhealthy version usually tastes better
I'm a construction worker who sweats a lot and water absolutely does not do enough to replenish my electrolytes and get me completely rehydrated on its own. There are alternatives to gatorade like pedialyte but something of that nature is absolutely necessary in my situation.
My dad is a mover and same. He actually once passed out from an electrolyte imbalance from sweating so much on a day when it was over 100 degrees. At the hospital, they told us to make sure he always has lots of Gatorade on hand in that kind of heat.
Have you tried food combined with the water? Like salty snacks and a mix of slow and fast carbs.
@@christoferstromberg6605 That does work but im not always able to eat mid shift. Plus I don't always want to eat to sove that problem, but yeah that does work.
@@christoferstromberg6605 the problem is that food takes time to be digested
@@drogadepc that's why you mix carb sources. If you need it fast have fruit that you chew well, maybe energy balls with honey and oats. Because we absorb different kinds of sugar at different rates so fruit mixed with other fast carbs means almost double absorb rate. Then you have the slower complex carbs and fat to keep you going long term.
I am a cyclist and in general I use like one to two sport drink mixes per 50 miles ridden depending on how hot it is. Once this last year I forgot to grab some during an event and after 70 miles of riding without anything other than water for hydration. I will say that sport drink really did serve as a boost for the last leg of the event, but overall I agree we shouldn't be drinking these on a regular basis outside of athletics.
Man, one of those disconnects that really makes you feel dumb for not having clicked in your brain. I work construction and schedule a hydration powder, one before work, one during lunch, and if it was a severely taxing day, a half of one at the end so I don't wake up with cramps. (Rarely drink over 2 mixes, rest is water. But I work outside in Florida.)
BUT, for whatever reason, when I ride, I just fill my camelpak and maybe an extra water bottle. But like you said, when I do over 60 miles, I'm always struggling near the end.... Goodness, I can't believe it never crossed my mind to drink some electrolytes outside of work lol
As a cyclist who ride 300+ kms per week in the Andes mountains, water is not enough to keep you alive while riding up. Gatorade always works great for me, it's easy to prepare your own healthier sports water but I don't have the time and I only drink it while cycling, day by day I don't touch it.
Gatorade coming out with Gatorade Fit as a healthier option without all the sugar and food coloring is a confession that their original product has 💩 ingredients!
💯 I couldn't agree more with this hot take!You literally took the words right out of my mouth👌🏼
So glad you agree! Its definitely a scummy move on their end 😅
you are corny
Sports drinks need to have carbs
@@LeviHildebrandYT it’s literally food coloring with water salt and sugar
He also mentioned that the product is not the problem, it's the people consuming it. Getting fatter, knowing the cause, and drinking it anyway. I have a son who destroyed his body with a two liter a day mountain dew habit. The user is to blame. Sheep led by liquid candy.
The diy salt + lime + salt thing really does work when you're feeling sorta bad! If you do need a bit of sugar, can add honey.
whats wrong with adding sugar cuz i hate honey n idk whats wrong with sugar
@@everydaygaming4228 noting as long as it’s natural sugar and not high fructose
@@MZRFaith This is not true. Naturally sugary foods are usually high in fiber which slows absorption of fructose. Honey does not, it is just as bad as sugar. High fructose corn syrup is just as bad as table sugar. Very small amounts of honey in a diet is probably good for you due to trace particles from plants and such, but eating it in the same quantities as most do any other sugar is still bad.
Sugar reduces the immunity of the body making you susceptible to illnesses especially if consumed in exesa
Eat a banana.
If you want sweetness in your drink add some fruitjuice.
Soldiers and hikers kinda need electrolytes on long marches, but it is much easier to carry them in powder form in a backpack and combine them with water in a hydration pouch as needed. There are healthy powder mixes available that don't contain any nasty stuff.
I do a lot of backpacking and that’s exactly what I do. Especially in the summer when it’s 90+ degrees outside
I combine it in separate cups or smaller bottles because nobody wants to clean a hydration system of that sticky goo 😂
@ If I understand the matter correctly, it's sugar that makes the drink sticky and gross, so I'd just avoid it.
Nuun tabs seem to be the electrolyte of choice for backpackers. I always strugled with not drinking enough water on long treks, supressed my appetite and left me feeling really rough by the start of the second day. I started using electrolyte mixes (switched to tab/powder because a squirt bottle exploded in my bag due to elevation change...) and found myself drinking plenty of water and feeling hungry. It's really important.
I pack in Gatorade packets when mountaineering, helps me from getting heat exhaustion!
If you are sweating a lot, not even from excursion, water won't be enough to replenish you. If you're in a hot and humid environment, just being outside you may need a dedicated electrolyte replacement. When my dad did work in Indonesia, people carried around packets of sea salt, so when midday rolls around you down some salt with your water and it perks you right back up, water alone wouldn't suffice. Iirc its fairly common place in America's Southern states to put salt on fruit and melons in the summer, which I highly recommend! Pineapple or honeydew is great with a sprinkle of salt
You know what? I have hyperhidrosis, and often low blood pressure, and salt is said to increase your blood pressure. So maybe I need more salt. I might try this. Or just consume more ramen 😂
as a teenager who grew up playing soccer, there was a time where I drank this more than water for years straight..
Ok, and how are you feeling now?
@@double8beatsthe same
When I go for all day hikes or climbs, especially in the heat, I find taking some electrolytes does help clear the fatigue that follows. Even still, as you say there are much better options than Gatorade to replace your electrolytes. It’s not the sugar you need, it’s the electrolytes. If you actually need them, they’ll taste good regardless of how little sugar you add
Yes exactly, electrolytes can be necessary and sugar, to an extent, as well. But if we can get even one person off the "Gatorade is good for you because electrolytes" train it's a success in our book hahaha
Gatorade may be a crass substitute for pedia lite but so what ? It's not as if it's practical to carry a buncha pedia lite with you either; if not all the sugar (and even then there is sugar free gatorade), is a reason for calling gatorade a fraud; heck sulfites in alcohol are more offensive than sugar in a drink.
@@LeviHildebrandYT I think you nailed it; if you're exhausted enough to the point you need to hydrate with electrolytic supplement, you don't really care what the taste is.
Our need for resuscitation will override our brain's desire to process taste.
I notice you didn't cover Bodyarmor though... a rising star in Gatorade's competition. It boasts tons of vitamins and minerals Gatorade doesn't have along with natural colors, but still has a high sugar content. I drink it with all my workouts, but wonder if I still only should during my high intensity cardio workouts, where I notice the biggest difference in it's effects.
Gatorade has helped in aiding athletes succeed in whatever sport they played. Even if you’re not an athlete, chances are you may still be enticed to drink its contents, seemingly unaware of the lies that it’s projecting to you as the consumer of the product. Happy Halloween, Future Proof. Bless you for continuing on with the hard work and effort into making these videos for us.
Still one more upload until then, but Happy Halloween!! Thanks for being a part of the team and taking the time to join us here ✨✨
I work construction and am a distance runner. This summer I had an electrolyte imbalance for a few days. The symptoms were similar enough to dehydration and with the really hot summer we had I just kept chugging more and more water. I'm good now!
There was one day I was so dehydrated I had drank a gallon and a half of water and barely peed. It creeps on you quick
@@user-vg8tv1hp9c careful drinking just water, you will throw yourself out of balance. For every gallon of pure water you drink, consume something with the purpose of electrolytes
Honestly, the traditional orange slices are great for a quick sugar and water fix. Tomato with salt is also great. Even some saltine crackers do the trick. :D
Soooo many alternatives that (added bonus!) don't pollute the environment with disposable plastic 👀
i fear the athlete that gets off the field and re-energizes themselves by wolfing down saltine crackers
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I've kind of came to the same conclusion regarding sports drinks like Gatorade because of the sugar content. I treat it as a specialized drink for when I'm in competition as it has water, electrolytes and the sugar for the quick energy release. Safe to say there are lots of exercise situations where you don't need these and it's better for your health and fitness to avoid drinking that much sugar everyday. The sugar is for when you're competing and on the spot and even then, it's fine to drink water or make your own electrolyte drink.
I personally always choose something like Gatorade if I’m sick and puking-water just makes it worse, while Gatorade historically has made me stop. That’s my only use of those drinks though 😅
I hear the same from my friends, even docs recommend gatorade to puking/sick people, so there's definitely something to it. Maybe it somewhat resembles bodily fluid with the sodium content and whatnot? I'm sure there are healthier alternatives even then though
i use the drink body armor personally, really helps me and i prefer it over Gatorade.
i puke a lot from meds so i need it.
There's actually a WHO formulation for hydration salts mix, and you can get it as powder online (big online source, I don't recommend any over any others.) The powder is good to have around if you wind up with bad diarrhea or some other stomach bug, or if you're an outdoor worker in the hot new reality of summer. The formula DOES have sugar, but nowhere near as much as Gatorade and not none like sugar free options. It's not just there for taste, it's a necessary component, but it just doesn't need to be as much as is in Gatorade. Just salt, sugar, and water isn't a complete mix. I would suggest people look up recipes for the mix if they don't want to buy it premade. Put some with the food you should have learned to store in case of emergency, put some in your backpack. In other words, be prepared. Dehydration is deadly serious and you don't want to be without a treatment if the hospitals are full again and you have a stomach bug (obviously it isn't as good as IV fluids, so if you need a doctor, see one.)
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Omg yes this is exactly what i have been drinking for the part 20 years. I just fail to see the appeal for gatorade honesty when this works exactly the same what gatorade claims to do but has far less nasties.
Its a whos’s ors called electral. its a green white packet(the classic colour) but is guess they sell other variation and flavours of it as wel.
I've heard good things about coconut water also
I’m a FedEx driver in California and on those 110 days with heat rash, walking to a door felt like I was walking thru water up to my hips… drinking that along with water made me feel so much better. I’d say if your not dripping in sweat don’t touch it
Im from germany, Gatorade still isnt really big here, but Powerade was already pretty popular like 20 years ago when I was a kid. Nowadays I only consume sugar+electrolyte drinks on really long bike tours (6Hours+) or shorter ones in extreme heat (28°C+), when I somewhat need it. Even if its just a psychological effect. It helps you push threw. I usually buy it in powder form from Powerbar and mix it with tap water.
ja fühl ich, hab vor jahren, als ich powerade zum ersten mal probiert hab denn drink schon gemocht. hat echt mein mind geblowed als ich dann herausfand dass, das orginal nichtmal hier verkauft wird... wobei ich nicht verstanden habe warum sich powerade hier so etabliert hat und gatorade nicht
@@Rainb0y2kold Powerade ist von Coca-Cola
@@BrainTimeOut ohh okay jetzt machts wieder sinn lmao
I'm an American who partially grew up in Germany, and I think that's where my love of Powerade came from now that you mention it. But I don't think Powerade is a fraud, I think it can be a genuinely helpful drink if sick or over worked
28°c is pleasant weather not extreme heat dear sir. Try visiting us out here in india
As someone with IBD Gatorade as been essential for my illness and highly recommended by my doctor's and other health professionals for surgery prep and other conditions....just because it's not a great "sports drink" doesn't make it entirely bad.
10:43 He mentions this!
I noticed he briefly mentioned it in terms of short-term illness, but what I was trying to say is that Gatorade (sports drinks in general) is heavily recommended in the medical field for a reason and that should have had a larger part in the video imo.
@@Junkyty better options.
@@cargage9523 wow thank goodness you watching this video gave you the insight to tell this person there are better options than what his doctor recommended!
@@Genus39 yea the same doctors that cause the opioid epidemic?
The advice is clearly from someone in a non physical job! I always keep a sports drink around for my gardeners. The sugar free is the most commonly used, but out on a 100 degree day it is wise to have the option.
I do a lot of fieldwork in Louisiana during the summer, and electrolytes are a must. I generally steer clear of sports drinks, unless I need the sugar, since I find they don't really seem to do much. Overall that seems to be the general consensus, and I know a lot of people who are vehemently anti-sports drinks. I buy bulk packages of powdered electrolytes that's essentially just unflavored salt, potassium, and a touch of sugar, and it's worked great. The brand I get is trioral, but I imagine there's a lot of similarly effective products out there.
I go to the university of Florida and you can get gatorade everywhere. they used to have it on tap in the student health care center, and now they have bottles that they'll give to students. the only time I ever really drink gatorade though is at football games bc they give it to the marching band after halftime.
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Gatorade isn’t my favorite but having a j pouch, I am often low on electrolytes (I literally don’t have a colon) so when I workout or am having extra loose stools, body armor, Gatorade or Powerade mixed with water and a little lemon juice are a necessity for me. Otherwise I do feel dehydrated or weak. It’s necessary for hikes in the heat as well, otherwise I get sluggish and sick.
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you can google how to make your own electrolyte drink mix..
@@elkepool3861 however, life is already difficult enough without a colon, sometimes you simply need a ready made product. It’s understandable something you can make yourself is better for you, but might not be convenient.
I really appreciate the little time bar at the bottom for your Storyblocks ad! Just that little addition really helps with people who are eager to move on or who are curious about how long the ad is (:
Ehh the last point is technically correct, but it's kind of handwavy in the fact that there drinks such as coffee, tea, and wine (especially red) can have other helpful compounds such as antioxidants. They're really not that bad for you in moderation, and as long as you're not adding a ton of sugar and stuff to the drink. Tea especially from what I have heard doesn't really have any downsides if you only have a cup or two a day, as long as you're not overcaffeinating yourself.
lmao it's impossible to drink a cup or two of tea a day. the thing's addictive
It's not necessarily bad if you exercise frequently and drink moderately for the occasion. A good alternative is just adding extra salt to a drink (if its just water makes u wanna throw up) and eating an intraworkout small snack (generally high in sugar) to make sure you replenish some energy stores. Powerlifters ive seen occasionally do this by eating some candy or a rice krispy square between sets while the preworkout contains half a teaspoon of salt
"The sour taste of the sweat potion is a nightmare, and I'm going to drink it every day for the rest of my life."
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If I drink Gatorade I always have a bad cough. For like 2 months I couldn't figure out why I was constantly coughing and someone told me to quit drinking Gatorade. As soon as I quit drinking it, I quit coughing
I have Sickle-Cell Anemia Disease _(a blood disorder that you're genetically born with, passed down generation after generation)_ and I have it bad. I am a lover of water, can drink it all day everyday but when I'm anemic _(which is pretty much all the time)_, lethargic, dehydrated, aching or in pain water just doesn't cut it for hydrating and providing an energy boost. I don't drink alcohol, coffee or any type of caffeinated drinks, my go to is _*_GATORADE_*_ _specifically the blue ones: Cool Blue & the Fierce Blue Cherry_ (💙my favorite's💙). These are the ones I like to drink, along with water and grape juice 🍇🧃these drinks are essential for me health wise to lead a normal life _(in a way)_ and to be able to work full time, which is rare for people with a full blown genetic disease that affects the blood and our energy levels. My doctors regularly check the enzymes of my kidneys, liver and other organs thru various tests and everything is working perfectly *(THANK GOD)* but drinking Gatorade is a real benefit for someone like me. 🙏🏾😊🐊🥤
I rode 40 miles on my bike one day with just water and man my head hurt bad for a few hours. The next day I did it again with water and Gatorade and I felt fantastic at the end.
My doctor told me I needed to start drinking Gatorade Zero after my gastric sleeve surgery because I was at a higher risk of dehydration. Apparently after weight loss surgery you lose a lot of electrolytes so that's why it was recommended. I would just drink water otherwise.
He should have suggested some much cheaper rehydrating salts instead.
I drink Gatorade and Powerade when I'm sick, as in I'm not able to eat anything and I'm throwing up almost all liquids. The high sugar and the electrolytes and everything else in it really helps even if I don't fully digest it, it's better than pure water which could make me even more sick
despite everything you said in this video, my gut started begging me for gatorade
i haven't drank it or craved it in weeks, so it's odd how the body suddenly gets these triggers to crave a certain food
Yep, its what plants crave
I train 6 days a week in jiu jitsu, so I sweat a lot, I drink lemon water, and during competitions I drink pickle juice also….full of electrolytes. Plus no sugar.. Gatorade would always give me headaches due to the chemical in place of sugar/dextrose, caused inflammation big time too… thx for another great video… 👍🤓
Informative Video and very well produced, thanks for this!
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So before Gatorade, athletes were using bananas to replenish their electrolytes in addition to water. The problem is that bananas are fibrous and fill you up during a game. Gatorade was revolutionary in that it removed the filler and allows a player to get just the minerals they need.
Drinking "just water and that's it" doesn't get to the heart of the problem either. Cells in all living organisms need an electrolytic, slightly acidic medium to exist in. Cells can't just operate in water alone.
The minerals you get from food can get you what you need, but ask a truck driver, hell - if you've ever been on a long road trip, you know how infeasible that is to ask for.
Water displaces the media your body operates with, but unless you have the ingredients to mix new media in to that water, your kidneys will tell your body to get rid of it.
Water passes right through you unless you have electrolytes in you to replace what has been used up.
Gatorade is vital for long hikes, long runs, long drives, etc. Anything that takes you outdoors for an extended period of time.
Running cross-country in prep for wrestling season I sometimes drank accelerade after practice because it had some protein and less sugar than gatorade - hoping that it would help with muscle recovery, but honestly water always did the trick for me.
One other thing to note, it's probably worth drinking some sort of electrolyte drink if you are a regular at the sauna.
Electrolytes are necessary for any athlete. Especially if you're outside in the blazing sun. Even if you're not an athlete, they are still important.
Stay hydrated!!!
If I ever do need to get an isotonic drink with electrolytes after a busy day, I just go for a can of 100 Plus. I've never bothered with bad drinks like powerade, gatorade or vitamin water which just look like overtly sugary kids drink
One major use for drinks like this that is necessary is they make a huge difference for people with certain health issues. For example, I am on a doctor ordered high sodium diet. Without gatorade it's nearly impossible for me to get enough sodium in my diet esp in any sort of even semi pleasant way. I even buy the powdered version of gatorade so that I can make mine more concentrated than the bottled stuff (plus it's cheaper and less plastic is used). Gatorade makes a massive difference in quality of life for many people with my same health issues and other issues as well. I do wish I could get it without the food coloring but since I can't it's definitely better than nothing. I have seen the coloring free version but it isn't the same and contains stevia which is a migraine trigger for me.
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Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to just add more salt in your food or drink some salt water?
@@aspiremind I can't imagine many people would enjoy drinking straight salt water and eating overly salty food at every meal.
At 52 and a former athlete and retired Navy veteran, I was always given the same mantra for hydration over and over. Most of you have probably heard this before:
"Water before. Water during. Gatorade after."
To be honest, drinking Gatorade during a sports event, work out or in the field always kinda made me a feel a little sick. I'm definitely not a scientist, but I do know how to listen to my body.
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I think the fact that everybody thinks they need Gatorade is because many folks, myself included, really crave sugary liquid when we’re slightly dehydrated (for some reason). For me drinking juice or sports drinks while dehydrated is like scratching an itch (and sometimes is just as useless at actually fixing the issue)
I do agree that people who sweat a lot for any reason, or who drink a lot of water relative to how much they eat, can at times need an electrolyte drink.
I was doing some construction work on hot summer day and my boss brought a box of powerrade. After drinking like 2 liters of water it (told you it was hot) I felt sick. I looked at the ingredients and was shocked at the amount of sugar it had. Never touched that thing again. Sugar free version have artificial sweeteners which also should be looked into.
Well, boss had his heart in the right place.
I'm going to rain on the parade but saying to generally avoid electrolyte beverages, especially for long workouts and strenuous activity on a hot day is actually dangerous. Only drinking water can lead to literal water intoxication where your body doesn't actually have enough electrolytes to properly function. It can be and has been lethal.
If you're doing a shorter and lighter workout it's not necessary but it's actually important to consume something with electrolytes for any extended activity.
You touched on it a bit, but I think the homemade electrolyte solution should be better known. The CDC and WHO, in their effort to combat Cholera, have published recipes for Oral rehydration solutions (ORS). At its most basic level it is salt/sugar (sugar being very important to it) solution in water. The sugar helps with absorption of the solution by the intestines.
It's just a bit annoying to me that companies are selling these hydration solutions that promise so much when they are just copying the WHO's own formula.
I'm glad someone else posted this. It's good to have this stuff available at home all the time in case of a stomach bug.
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Gatorade debut in 1965, the WHO only started global programs with ORS as a central focus in 1978. Medical research into it was just beginning when gatorade was debuting.
It would be very hard to say gatorade was copying the WHO or CDC who didn't advise the use when gatorade debut.
Also, the WHO taking it up later is just more evidence that it works.....
I usually use jaggery sugar and salt powder when I'm on the road on my motorcycle. Just stop anywhere and mix it in water and I'm through. Works best if you got lemons as well but the main point is to replenish electrolytes and that does it
I've always just craved water, just simple water. Never really got into the Sports drink spiel, even when I would run 5 to 6 miles a day in Southern Louisiana heat. After watching this very informative video it's great to see I was right.
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Yeah. You shouldn’t do that. At least you should use electrolyte tablets mixed with your water. This has been scientifically proven out in multiple studies with triathletes, runners, and cyclists. You may not need the added sugar, but the base electrolytes are a must if you want to perform and recover properly.
@@Bicyclechris At 5-6 miles she's probably staying under an hour so water alone is fine. Eats lots of fruits and veggies to replenish minerals. If she bumps up her mileage though your advice is good. One hour is the "magic number" to remember.
Some advise: if you're someone who drinks Gatorade to help you through your weight loss journey it's way more effective to just drink cranberry juice (you can water it down to your preferred tartness) or pomegranate vinegar. Cranberry juice has vitamin C, K1, B6, and E, promotes your heart and digestive health, it an antioxidant, and contains fructose instead of glucose. Fructose is a naturally occurring sugar in foods like fruits and honey. It's low cal, good for your teeth health, and gives you the boost from glucose (traditional sugar) with as many of the down sides. Do still understand fructose is still a sugar at the end of the day and although a healthier sugar when abused will have the same outcome as any sugar.
Now pomegranate vinegar can also be watered down and you van add a little sugar to it if you want or sugar replacement. It's low in cals and fats, High in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is also an antioxidant, promotes heart, digestive, and urinary health. It has calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamin c, and vitamin B9. It naturally reduces inflammation so it helps your body recover from an intense workout session. There's some research going on that it also can help fight cancer (still ongoing, non-conclusive). Increase your endurance while exercising. It's a great alternative to sports drinks with all the same and more up sides. I'm insulin resistant and major in pharmaceutical compounding with focus on biomed. I've gone through my own weight loss journey and these two drinks have helped me immensely. I hope that by sharing this someone else can take advantage of it too!
Why doesn’t anyone ever talk about Gatorade zero tho? It has no sugar and is a very different formula. Why wasn’t this mentioned?
It’s great to hear you mention craft beer. I’m also a lover. I wonder do you guys gonna make a video about craft beer too?
Hmmm that would be a fun one! We'd have to do lots and lots of research 👀🍻
Happy to live in Munich, Germany. Here the football (the read football, not the American handball) champions get beer showers.
And loads of endurance athletes (on amateur level) swear by drinking alcoholfree beer or beer/lemonade mix, called radler (litterly biker) because it contains a lot of natural good ingedients quenching thirst and giving energy. No need for synthetic sweat or pee.
Yes. Another common drink in Germany after sports is "Apfelshorle". Which is sparkling water with apple juice. But after some longer distance bikes or bike trips I would choose an alcohol free beer as well. I usually absolutetly don't want something sweet to drink at those situations.
When I'm feeling extra dehydrated for whatever reason, I go to these little rehydration packets called ORS Drip Drops. An army medic turned me on to them. I don't know about all the artificial stuff, but they have a lot less sugar than a sports drink, and seem to absorb and perk me up pretty quickly.
It may just be my social bubble or because I'm not american, but the only times I see people buying and drinking this stuff is when they have raging diarrhea lol
Funny how for some people Gatorade reminds them of sports and peak performance, and for others, it reminds them of someone suffering on the toilet.
Great video! Appreciate the "dad advice" lol
Thx to the future proof team for this vid!
I only ever use electrolyte drinks when I'm cycling for multiple hours. Even then I go for cycling specific drink mixes that tend to have way less sugar than Gatorade. I do find that it is helpful when you're really sweating a lot hour after hour (fewer cramps less bonking)... but in everyday life? Yeah, no lol XD
Same here. Plus many cycling mixes tend to do a better job at keeping you hydrated on those long rides.
I find every energy drink very missleading for sports not only Gatorade especially for trying to lose weight or muscle gain since they contain too much sugar which ironically will increase insulin which improved craving for more sugar and sugar increase most of your daily calories all you need is just mineral water and you're good to go since daily liquids already enough to boost muscle gain when lifting weights
In an 8 hour shift I'll drink a 20 fl oz bottle of Gatorade 140 calories but then fill it up with water and then drink 2 bottles worth of water. The host is right about drinking water I just like to get some electrolytes because I sweat a little and want to replace the electrolytes.
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If you need the electrolytes for a health reason, you can use the WHO Oral Rehydration Fluid recipe (online) to make your own. You might even have the ingredients already. It doesn't taste good, but also does not taste like pee ... and if you're severely dehydrated, it doesn't matter.
Gatorade has too much sugar to be a good rehydration fluid, anyway.
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Thanks for the dad advice at the end, it's a good reminder. And also, the editing and memes are on point!! 🔥😍
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Hahaha just might have to look into it 🤷
10:35 There's another situation in which you might worry about electrolytes: If you ever visits Mexicali, you'll find that every convenient store has entire shelves full of serums right as you enter, otherwise anyone standing under the sun for five minutes might faint, if they don't get cooked first.
Coconut water is the best electrolyte and hydration mix since I have health issues and my body doesnt like staying hydrated at all. I only ever have one-two glasses a day and the rest water.
Thank you for reminding me why these kinds of drinks are horrific for my body and I'll stick the boring but better options.
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Very informative and educational. I subscribed your channel to be informed. Thank you. From, Seattle Washington
If you’re an athlete, definitely recommend some increased clean sodium intake. All you need is sodium, magnesium, and potassium. Sea salt is a great alternative (takes some time to get used to) or I love LMNT (expensive but great product).
Or a banana. Or these little packages from the pharmacy.
You glossed over why the study declared sports drinks inconclusive for actually helping perform. They reached that conclusion because they couldn't tell if people were experiencing an increase in their performance in sports/sports-adjacent activities because of the contents of the sports drink, or because they were drinking a "Sports drink." They deduced that the psychological aspect of drinking a "Sports drink" was more impactful than whether or not the drink actually did anything.
I have POTS, so I am constantly living with low blood volume. Gatorade really has so much wrong with it. It's basically coolaid, and actually causes flareups in some people. The ONLY gatorade product that I would ever recommend as a quick POTSie drink would be Gatorlyte. It actually has a significant amount of sodium.
Personally I use LMNT. It's not good for people who shouldn't have a lot of salt, but works well for us with no upper limit.
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For those who are concerned about sodium, try Sqwincher. It tastes MUCH better than Gatorade and it’s also way cheaper. My theory as to why it tastes better is that less flavoring is required to mask the saltiness.
I always get a terrible heartburn after drinking Gatorade
The thing is, I've gone a long time pretty much only drinking water, but a few months ago I was feeling frustrated that no matter how much water I drank I often didn't feel fully hydrated, particularly in the morning, even though I was drinking it EXCESSIVELY. So I've been trying other drinks that give electrolytes, like Gatorade and vitamin water, (obviously while still drinking lots of normal water) and those have definitely felt way more hydrating to me. Half a bottle and I feel great. I'll probably stop buying gatorade specifically, but I still want to look into other options because for whatever reason my body seems to need more electrolytes to feel satisfied, even though I don't work out.
Have you tried consuming proper amounts of salt?
@@TehKorwinMikke Hmm, I put salt into a bunch of the meals I make, and I eat some salty snacks sometimes. How do I know if I'm consuming enough?
based on some comments there are electrolytes tablets, probably aimed towards hikers rather than mass market. You might want to try that
@@dawson6294 a common symptom of low sodium intake is lethargy. If you feel well-spirited then there's usually nothing to worry about -- people tend to have trouble with high sodium instead anyway
The World Health Organization has a formula for rehydration salts that they endorse - you can get mass quantities of it and use as required, whenever you lose a lot of fluids. It does indeed taste like sweat, but you can add other flavors - or just get used to it, like I have. I don't use it often, but when I went to a midsummer ren fair in the hottest weekend of the summer, you can bet I put it in my water bottle to compensate for how much water and electrolytes I was losing in sweat. I learned about rehydration salts in Peace Corps, and they were also a godsend there for whenever your digestion went AWOL.
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It’s just sugar water 😅?
There's salt too
@@bendingriver7101 yeah, the salt is the important part
+ salt!!! 👀
It has electrolites!
Half Gatorade and half water is what we always used for long bike rides, it’s way too sweet to drink alone you need more water than anything. Pedialyte seems to be a better electrolytic compound and even as an adult I am not ashamed to drink Pedialyte when I’m sick
Yes, when you're sick, like with Covid or Flu, taking a good electrolyte fluid makes a HUGE difference.
I always LMFAO when I see software engineers chomping on protein bars and washing it down with Gatorade 🤣
Max efficiency 😂
Gatorade really does suck....however body armor the drink is amazing, especially if you need potassium.
I was going to buy Gatorade, but because I was trying to exercise and diet to lose weight, I didn't want sneaky sugar in my drinks. I discovered Nuun! It was life changing! It's so expensive though 😭
My Human Nutrition professor (she had a PhD in Chemistry) suggested diluted OJ as a better alternative to Gatorade.
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I already started drinking BioSteel when I discovered half of the crap that is in Gatorade to begin with. Really interesting and cool video concept!
So glad you enjoyed this one!! 🤘
The thing about sugar is especially if you’re exercising for a long time and you burn through your glycogen you are going to need a source of rapid burning carbohydrates that means simple monosaccharides.
My SO and I have had Covid 7 times in 13 months and have found that post Covid having 1 Gatorade a day during recovery is really helpful. We get these sudden energy crashes after like an hr of basic activity. with gatorade this doesnt seem to happen as agressively and we can get through the day without passing out. Poweraid is gross in flavour.
I have a health condition that means I have to regularly supplement electrolytes but I buy mix in powders or pills I never reach for Gatorade because it's just bad in comparison to so many other options like saltstick
Love the content.
Gatorade has helped me with motion and sea sickness so I have a bottle whenever I travel. I no longer puke during hours-long bus ride or half-a-day sea voyage. The only times I drink it.
I only used Gatorade when I was a youth competitive hockey player. I traveled most weekends and played 4 games a weekend with multiple practices per week and conditioning EVERY DAY. I was also a growing girl so I could not eat enough food to replenish my body! Nowadays, I have a 4 oz cup if my blood pressure is low after lunch. I have such low blood pressure and the salt I put on my meals just makes me pound water. 4 oz does the trick for me so I dont get fatigued and pass out. Also yes, hangovers or other ailments where you are losing a lot of water, like from vomiting.
I mountain bike a lot and I find Gatorade very helpful. However I do about a 30:70 Gatorade water split in my waterbottle. I find the little bit of sugar and carbs enough to keep me going as biking can be quite demanding.
Salt tablet dispensers and water was a thing at work, hard hot work in the shipyard.
Thanks for the info
was drinking gatorade while watching this
Bought some a couple of weeks ago, out of curiosity. I can’t say I was taken with it - it tasted utterly synthetic. I prefer fruit juice and water with a pinch of salt in it myself.
as a runner, I use electrolytes/hydrarion-multipliers, but wow, the sugar is crazy in Gatorade! I still use the short term energy by eating honey or clif energy gel, but replenishers like Ultima and LMNT do most of the work on long runs. I don't use liquid-IV because if also has artificial sugar.
hopefully this helped someone!
I’ve been loving Skratch labs & Salt Stick lately
I am a diabetic, who started taking Ozempic about four months ago, and one of the side affects was becoming extremely dehydrated. The only electrolyte mix that worked for me was liquid. I V. I now only have to drink 32 ounces twice a week, and I am good to go.
I quit during the imbedded commercial. All I know about Gatorade is that it ruined Kidneys during its first launch. True or not, I won't touch the stuff nor anything like it.
I do gymnastics, and that takes a lot of effort, but I just drink water. I saw the sugar content on Gatorade a long time ago and decided that it was simply not worth it.
Thanks for the vid, always been curious as to why EVERY tv athlete drinks something that literally sucks for your body.
Why? The Power of 'Marketing' and Bullsh*t Baffles Brains.
They only drink it while filming ads.
As if the drink this cheap crap when they can adford better?
My dad ended up with bad blood work results after a summer of working in intense heat. He started watering down his Gatorade while being a weekend warrior and it fixed everything.
But I will say Powerade has helped me a lot when I developed severe vertigo. I started drinking it because my vertigo episodes were so extreme I’d puke for hours. Then I realized drinking it actually helped reduce both the frequency and durations of the vertigo episodes. My doctors best guess is fluid imbalances that were very easily exacerbated by even faint dehydrations. Once that issue stabilized, I’ve mostly ditched it.
Does powerade still have brominated vegetable oil?? If so, stop drinking it, its a flame retardant.
I remember back in the 1970s I bought some Gatorade a time or three, and each time I was surprised by how terrible it tasted. I had to put sugar in it for it to become drinkable. Flash-forward many years, I had an opportunity to try it again and surprise surprise it tasted good! Then I figured out (should have read the label) that they put a bunch of sugar in it.
I use Gatorade as a pre-hike hydration drink, and during hikes. I also drink it when I have a cold. Hot Gatorade helps sooth a sore throat, and replaces what I loose from sinus drainage.
Ya made me flash back to working the original Northern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire in the late 70's early 80's. So we're doing a "harvest festival" in California in AUGUST and it's hot AF. In every backstage was a cooler with a lemonade mix, instant lemonade with I-don't-know-what-electrolytes added. Official name was Dragon Sweat, but we called it Dragon Piss. The rule we lived by was, "If it tastes good, you NEED to drink it." Fun times.
You completely missed out that the type of sport you are playing makes a huge impact on whether Gatorade is beneficial. Intermittent sports like Football, etc have some benefit, but endurance sports like cycling get massive benefits from Gatorade type drinks.
Thanks for this! I've been eye-ing electrolyte options for when I cross-country ski. I currently have the powder form of Gatorade and looking for alternatives when I finish it. the tablets I've tried are fizzy so that upsets my stomach. Can't wait to try some of the diy stuff!
1:0.8 ratio of maltodextrin to fructose with sodium citrate and lemon juice works great for me when cycling. It’s a totally different ball game in endurance sports. When you burn 600+ calories an hour, sugar is a huge performance enhancer.