Gatorade was developed for athletes who engage in prolonged, intense exercise and who need hydration, energy and electrolytes.
High school kids guzzle it like it’s water, they favor the neon colored ones - and drink it in place of water - Powerade too - because they see athletes. endorsing it. The sugar and salt hit alone are why they shouldn’t be drinking it.
“For individuals who are less active, the added sugar and sodium in Gatorade can increase the risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.”
Our school nurse used to hammer this to the kids - went in one ear and out the other but at least the information was being put out there.
I also remember a game in the heat of Dallas with the Eagles, and the Eagles drank pickle juice before the game, and totally destroyed the Cowboys.
Sugar-laced crap
So these brilliant ball players know more than the nephrologist that invented Gatorade.
https://history.med.ufl.edu/profiles-in-history/dr-robert-cade/
For his one season with the Toronto Raptors in the 2018-2019 season Leonard was legendary. Here is the only game 7 buzzer beater in NBA playoff history on his way to a championship. 4 bounces on the rim before dropping.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75iExVNvrWw