While Gatorade has become the standard in sports recovery, it has also come under some scrutiny as athletes become more conscious about sugar intake. "
There’s a new sports drink in town, and it’s pushing Gatorade, protein shakes and chocolate milk out of the market to become the ideal post-workout option: coconut water. U.S. researchers have found that its high levels of electrolytes and antioxidants make it a winner.
A study from Indiana University Southeast examined Gatorade, Powerade and coconut water, and found that the latter has roughly five times the amount of potassium per liter as the former two. Potassium is a key electrolyte necessary to battle muscle cramps.
However, Gatorade and Powerade were found to have slightly more sodium, which is a key electrolyte necessary for those who perform strenuous workouts and sweat hard.
While Gatorade has become the standard in sports recovery, it has also come under some scrutiny as athletes become more conscious about sugar intake. Not only do they fall short in potassium, but Gatorade and Powerade are chock-full of that sweetness that can add unnecessary calories. Then there’s also the fact that coconut water is a natural product drawn from inside green coconuts, while sports drinks tend to be uber-processed concoctions.
The American diet tends to be heavy on sodium and light on potassium, so if you’re looking for balance and a change from sports drinks, coconut water is a natural and recommended option that could be even better for you.
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