Question 1

ways to replenish electrolytes instead of drinking gatorade or powerade?

Accepted Answer

From other food: You can get them from regular meals as well.

Question 2

drinks like gatorade/powerade replenish you and quench your thirst. but how is this possible when they have sodium(salt)? doesnt salt dehydrate you?

Accepted Answer

Replaces salt losses: During exercise and sweating, we lose variable to large amounts of salt/sodium and other electrolytes, especially if a heavy and salty sweater and/or exercising for over one hour. Beverages like gatorade and powerade replenish those salt losses while also providing water for hydration and some carbohydrates for energy replacement as well. We don't endorse talking salt alone without the hydration.

Question 3

after looking at cardiac event results, cardiologist told me to exercise more, (which i do) & drink lots of powerade & gatorade. why?

Accepted Answer

May be electrolytes.: Not sure based in information provided, such as why did you have an event monitor? That said, the reason to use sports drinks is usually to replace electrolytes that are depleted during rigorous exercise and sweating. He may have seen low electrolytes or premature beats which can.Be associated but are usually benign.

Question 4

can powerade/gatorate zero count towars daily water intake?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As a fluid it does count, as dopes the fluid value of foods, like applesauce that is 95% water, or vegies that are often 50%.

Question 5

is gatorade unhealthy?

Accepted Answer

Gatorade: Was invented for a Florida football team to keep them healthy while playing. It provides electrolytes including potassium and is well tolerated and adsorbed and is beneficial in vomiting or diarrhea for replacement. It does contain sugar.

Question 6

does gatorade have sodium?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Last time i checked it has sodium in it.

Question 7

is gatorade bad for gastritis?

Accepted Answer

No: Gatorade should not bother your gastritis unless you drink so much you stretch your stomach, but this is the same for water. Avoid more acidic drinks like sodas or orange juice, but gatorade should be okay with gastritis. Hope this helps!

Question 8

does gatorade causegall stones?

Accepted Answer

Gatorade contains: Water, electrolytes, and sugar.  None of these ingredients have any connection to gallstone formation.

Question 9

how can i use gatorade energy chews?

Accepted Answer

Follow Instructions: Gatorade energy chews.  Just follow the instructions and monitor how you feel.  From that point determine if you want to take more or less than they suggest.

Question 10

does powerade zero have caffeine in it?

Accepted Answer

Powerade Zero: The product web site for powerade zero does not show caffeine as an ingredient.  http://www.poweradegb.com/powerade/zero.html.

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Drinks like gatorade/powerade replenish you and quench your thirst. but how is this possible when they have sodium(salt)? doesnt salt dehydrate you?

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After looking at cardiac event results, cardiologist told me to exercise more, (which i do) & drink lots of powerade & gatorade. why?

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Can powerade/gatorate zero count towars daily water intake?

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