The Chemistry Of:

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The Chemistry Of

• By Dustin Walkup
• Mr. Kimball
• 70444

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Brief History

• The summer of 1965, a University of Florida
  assistant coach was curious why so many of his
  players were being affected by heat and heat
  related illnesses.
• University Physicians discovered the fluids and
  electrolytes the players lost through sweat were
  not being replaced, and the large amounts of
  carbohydrates the players bodies used for energy
  were not being replenished.

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Whats In Gatorade?

• H20 Water
• C6H12O6 Glucose
• C12H22O11 Sucrose
• C6H12O6 Fructose
• NaCl Sodium Chloride
• C6H5Na3O7 Sodium Citrate
• C3H4OH(CO2H)3 Citric Acid
• H2KO4P Monopotassium Phosphate

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How Does Gatorade Work?

• The 6 of Carbohydrate Solution in Gatorade
  helps
• working muscles
• fight fatigue and
• gain energy. By
• absorbing into
• the body faster than water, Gatorade helps the
  body maintain hydration which ensures peak
  performance.

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How Gatorade Works Continued

• Using Gatorade, athletes can replenish
  electrolytes that they loose while they sweat.
  Electrolytes like
  
  Sodium, Potassium
  and Chloride, are
  important to the
  body when
  maintaining
  hydration.

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Gatorade Vs Water

• According to Gatorade.COM athletes who hydrate
  with Gatorade perform better than athletes who
  hydrate
• with water in a number
• of different areas
• Exercise longer without fatigue
• Maintain faster sprint speed in
• 2nd half of competition
• Exhibit higher explosive power

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Conclusion

• Gatorade is scientifically formulated to
  rehydrate replenish and refuel athletes in ways
  water or other kinds of drinks cant.

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Source

• WWW. Gatorade.COM

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