What is the unhealthiest sports drink?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet, and many popular sports drinks fall into this category. This raises a critical question: what is the unhealthiest sports drink and how do you spot it? The answer isn't a single brand but rather the nutritional profile, focusing on excessive sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, and artificial additives that can undermine athletic performance and overall health.