What Makes Gatorade Salty? The Science Behind Electrolytes and Rehydration
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Developed for the University of Florida's football team in 1965, Gatorade was formulated to address the critical loss of carbohydrates and electrolytes in athletes playing in the sweltering heat. It is this inclusion of electrolytes, particularly sodium, that makes Gatorade salty and key for effective rehydration.
