Different people and different conditions are going to change the homeostasis of the body making different conc. of electrolytes necessary for different people. For physical activity though I heard a speaker recently who was sponsored by gatorade and attributes some of the affects of gatorade to maintaining plasma glucose levels and of course to prevent dehydration.

...attributes some of the affects of gatorade to maintaining plasma glucose levels

I too find gatorade to be somewhat lacking, but it seems to me that adding a little pharmaceutical grade cocaine does the trick just fine.

evolved to use the universe's greatest solvent

in which their blood sodium concentration falls to an abnormally low level, usually from drinking too much water.

you need a lesson in biology.

And just so you know, every study you read out there is not going to be true.

you need a lesson in biology.

And just so you know, every study you read out there is not going to be true.

lets... get off... about oral administration of fluids to an unconscious patient-- I can give more detail if interested]

so i found this out from one of my buddies who runs track. Apparently the normal gatorade bottle (those 32 once squat ones) was originally designed to be dumped into a 5 gallon cooler of water.

you can have all the electolytes and crap you like and still be dehydrated. nothing will ever replace water and proper nutrition as the best thing for you.

I go for beer, it does a better job of replenishing my needs.. By the way, don't do this two parts water one part beer crap, it is a lie.

stay away from gatorade. look for recharge by the kundson co. with the proper diet all you need is water

Pretty sure about 2 years ago in like Popular Science or some magazine like that they published an article that was supposed to show once and for all that just plain water is better than anything else out there, including gatorade, and since then I've had trouble finding that info, guessing someone got paid to shut up or so, but I remember it was a good read, and in all honesty it does kind of make sense, because were evolved to use the universe's greatest solvent (h20 for those non-science types) most efficiently, it's what were designed to sustain ourself with as is most life on earth, so like I said, think it's logical that such an important thing would be the most important thing in all circumstances.

Most people here agree that plain gatorade and similars are not the way to go and you should mix with water in some ratio that works for you.

How about coconut water?

That was pretty random.

Jay

(and before you imagine someone carrying 10 coconuts in a haulbag I'll alert you that many companies sell it in bottles or tetra packs.)

Actually, that's the formula for Rolling Rock. Ever wonder what that "33" is on the bottle? It's the percentage of actual beer.

(and before you imagine someone carrying 10 coconuts in a haulbag I'll alert you that many companies sell it in bottles or tetra packs.)

Half Gatorade half water is the way to go. The only reason Gatorade is sold in full concentration is so that people who don't exorcise can drink it down like soda. But as stated before chocolate milk is the way to go.

I'm sorry, but this cannot be more wrong. As I have previously stated, there is a large body of scientific research into the optimal concentrations of carbohydrates and electrolytes in sports drinks, and Gatorade has, and always has had, as close to optimal concentrations as possible.

I challenge each and every one of you who has claimed that diluting gatorade increases its effectiveness for its intended purpose (rehydration for extended periods of high levels of exercise, especially in high temperatures) to present controlled scientific studies to support your claim.

Jay

For recovery just drink chocolate milk
http://www.cbsnews.com/...md/main1342839.shtml

Run fifteen miles then try and drink a biottle. Then challenge everyone.

The problem I have with gatorade isn't the concentration, its the ingredients.
High Fructose Corn Syrup isn't my carb of choice for extended endurance forays.

Run fifteen miles then try and drink a biottle. Then challenge everyone.

In excess, fructose delays absorption of fluid from the intestine; however, in smaller concentrations, when combined with sucrose or glucose, fructose enhances fluid absorption, which is why gatorade contains some fructose.

Jay

I know that some people insist that subjective perceptions and anecdotes are more reliable than scientifically controlled studies, I just don't understand why.

National Athletic Trainers Association's Position Statement from the Journal of Athletic Training. though none of you will read it since it actually has accredited sources.
http://www.nata.org/statements/position/fluidreplacement.pdf

Universally, everyone thought the manufacturers of these potions wanted them mixed too thick. Most common ratio was about twice as much water as the directions indicated.

I too find gatorade to be somewhat lacking, but it seems to me that adding a little pharmaceutical grade cocaine does the trick just fine.