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Sports drinks are a multi-million dollar industry with powerful forced behind them (Gatorade is owned by Pepsi, and Powerade, by Coca-Cola), so theyâre probably not going away any time soon. But research like this, which is attempting to hold manufacturers accountable for their claims, is a step in the right direction.
However, these popular drinks come with a hefty downside. Sports drinks contain high amounts of sodium, which are thought to replenish the electrolytes lost while sweating. However, very few exercisers work out hard enough that a sports drink may be necessary. Additionally, the leading brands of sports drinks typically contain as much as two-thirds the sugar of regular sodas.