Tuesday, May 1, 2012



Which is better for an Athlete?


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Every time you sweat, you lose water and minerals. Moving for just a short time, doesn't impact you as much as a 2 hour game of basketball or a half-marathon would. Water is usually a good way to rehydrate,But it can’t restore energy loss from the body. Gatorade can rehydrate the body and replace lost minerals, the one thing that water can’t do for an athlete. As you play a sport or just being active for 1 to 2 hours your body starts to lose a lot of energy and carbs. The sugar in the Gatorade can help restore it and make you feel energetic and refreshed. It’s sort of like fuel for the muscles. This does not mean that athletes should avoid drinking water. Too much Gatorade can cause an imbalance in the body. This can lead to potassium or sodium overloads, called hyperkalemia and hypernatremia, both of which are life-threatening.When it comes to an athletes choice of drink if he or she is playing a sport for more than 2 hours Gatorades best is the best choice.


By: Shavorn Cooper

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