SPORTS DRINKS AND HYDRATION

HISTORY

• First sports drink was Gatorade
• Invented in 1965, University of Florida team physician
• Team went 9-2

WHAT'S IN IT?

BENEFITS

• Replenishes carbohydrates and electrolytes
• Acceptable for over 2 hours of intense workout
• Sodium helps with hyponetremia

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

• Athlete endorsements
• Tips for athletes given to everyday people
• Unnecessary calories

RECOMMENDATION

• Eat mineral rich food
• Drink when thirsty, trust body
• Water is safest bet

SOURCES

• gssiweb.org
• Health.harvard.edu
• UNM.edu
• eufic.org