Gatorade is an American brand of sports-themed beverage and food products, built around its signature line of sports drinks. Gatorade Cool Blue is one of the popular flavors of Gatorade which provides hydration and energy to athletes during intense physical activity.
Gatorade was invented at University of Florida by a team of scientists led by Robert Cade
Stokely-Van Camp gained the rights to market and distribute the drink
Gatorade became the official sports drink of the NFL
Quaker Oats, purchased Stokely-Van Camp, and acquired Gatorade which increased Gatorade sales.
PepsiCo acquired Quaker Oats, and along with it Gatorade.
Powerade is a sports drink released by The Coca-Cola Company
A sports drink that is promoted as a healthier alternative than Gatorade or Powerade, owned by Coca-Cola
A sports drink that contains protein and is marketed towards athletes for recovery as well as hydration.
A fruit-flavored drink that provides hydration, electrolytes, and energy during intense physical activity.
Protein bars marketed towards athletes for post-workout recovery
A carbohydrate-electrolyte drink that targeted towards endurance athletes who engage in high-intensity workouts.
Gatorade hydrates your body, replaces electrolytes and provides carbohydrates for energy during intense physical activity.
Gatorade is not bad for you when consumed in moderation while engaging in intense physical activity as it provides hydration and energy, but it has a high sugar content.
The main difference is flavor and the amounts of some of their respective ingredients, but both are comparable in terms of their overall effectiveness in replacing electrolytes and hydration during exercise.
Gatorade contains sugar which makes it high in calories, hence it is not recommended for weight loss. Instead, sticking to plain water or low-calorie beverages is recommended.
Gatorade can be consumed every day, but it is not necessary for most people to use as a source of hydration as plain water is sufficient for most daily activities.