Sports drinks' role often overplayed
Saturday, November 3, 2012 - 06:30
in Health & Medicine
Gatorade, Powerade and other bottles of candy-colored drinks are a common sight at athletic events. And not just on the playing fields. But are they really helpful? New research suggests water, in moderation, may be best.Anywhere someone is lifting a weight, strapping on a football helmet or lacing up running shoes, there's probably a big bottle of green, blue or neon orange liquid nearby. Gatorade, Powerade and other sports drinks have drenched just about every sport in America, from triathlons to pee-wee soccer.