At one time scientists were in the dark about keeping athletes hydrated. In some cases coaches even had their players eating salt tablets. They wouldn’t let their players drink water for fear of it causing cramps during the game. Today we know this wasn’t helping the players, it was hindering them. That’s why in 1966 Dr. Robert Cade developed Gatorade for the University of Florida Gators. Gatorade was the first true sports drink. Gatorade replenishes electrolytes that are lost when you sweat and hydrates your body. Gatorade can be found in vending machines across the country. Associated Terms: Electrolyte, Gatorade machine, Gatorade machines, Gatorade vending machine, Gatorade vending machines, Gatorade vending, Gatorade vendor, Gatorade vendors.

Gatorade is a non-carbonated sports drink marketed by Pepsi Co. Originally made for athletes (the drink was created by researchers at the University of Florida and named for the school's mascot), it is now often consumed as a snack beverage. The drink is intended to rehydrate and to replenish the carbohydrates (in the form of sugars sucrose and glucose) and electrolytes (sodium and potassium salts) depleted during aerobic exercise, especially in warmer, more humid climates.