The Chemistry of Gatorade: How Electrolytes, Sugars, and Water Rehydrate the Body
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Created in 1965 by University of Florida researchers, Gatorade was developed to address why football players were struggling in intense heat. The chemistry of Gatorade is designed to help rehydrate and refuel athletes by replenishing fluids, electrolytes, and carbohydrates lost during strenuous exercise.
