Is Gatorade actually better than water?

[XTheVirusX]

I always see a commercial stating that Gatorade is better for your body than water...what do you think

 

[GoingUp]

yup

 

[KingNothing]

Doesn't taste better, that's for sure.

 

[theNEOone]

well, during long strenuous activity, gatorade is better than water. but in general, gatorade is not inherently better.

 

[mchammer187]

well if you are doing strenuous activity then yes
but even then just drink mostly water and some gatorade seems to work best for me

otherwise just drink water

 

[Wingznut]

If you need the carbs, potassium, and sodium... Then yes, it's better than water.

If you already intake the necessary amount of the above, then no... It's definitely not.

 

[FoBoT]

not for boiling spaghetti in

the gatorade makes it taste funny

 

[Ranger X]

Don't replace it with water if you don't plan on exercising. Those carbs will get you in the end.

 

[0roo0roo]

its just water with a dash of salt. overpriced just like bottled water

 

[Rudee]

Gatorade is sugar water.

 

[fatalbert]

gatorade is better at rehydrating you and providing energy, but it also has calories that build up if you drink it without being active, so water can be better at times as well

 

[AndrewR]

The advantage of water is that you can pour it on your head in the middle of a game/match. With Gatorade, that doesn't work so well...

 

[crab]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
not for boiling spaghetti in

the gatorade makes it taste funny

 

[hdeck]

the whole point is you are supposed to drink it will you are working out or doing other physical activity. it replenishes the sodium and potassium your body needs to keep muscles working well.