Gatorade. Is it in you?

Gatorade is a florida staple from the university of central florida.

Gatorade: The ultimate hydration companion for athletes and active individuals alike. Developed in the 1960s by researchers at the University of Florida, Gatorade is specially formulated to replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes lost during intense physical activity. With a range of flavors and formulations including Gatorade Thirst Quencher, Gatorade Zero, and Gatorade Endurance Formula, there's a Gatorade for every hydration need. Whether you're looking to rehydrate after a workout or simply quench your thirst, Gatorade has you covered. Stay at the top of your game with Gatorade - the trusted choice for replenishing, refueling, and rehydrating.

History of Gatorade

Gatorade was created in 1965, by a team of scientists at the University of Florida College of Medicine, including Robert Cade, Dana Shires, Harry James Free, and Alejandro de Quesada. Following a request from Florida Gators football head coach Ray Graves, Gatorade was created to help athletes by acting as a replacement for body fluids lost during physical exertion. Like many of the sports drinks that pre-dated it by decades, such as Lucozade, the earliest version of the beverage consisted of a mixture of water, sodium, sugar, potassium, phosphate, and lemon juice. Ten players on the University of Florida football team tested the first version of Gatorade during practices and games in 1965, and the tests were deemed successful. On the other hand, star quarterback Steve Spurrier said, "I don't have any answer for whether the Gatorade helped us be a better second-half team or not... We drank it, but whether it helped us in the second half, who knows?” Nonetheless, the football team credited Gatorade as having contributed to their first Orange Bowl win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in 1967, at which point the drink gained traction within the athletic community. Yellow Jackets coach Bobby Dodd, when asked why his team lost, replied: "We didn't have Gatorade. That made the difference."