A 32-year-old member asked:

I use a powdered mix and drink only gatorade because it tastes better than water. is this an unhealthy thing to do?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered

Podiatry 30 years experience

Too much Gatorade: Is very unhealthy. Many ingredients in there are banned in other countries.

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