WATER Water is the most important ingredient, because it replaces your lost fluids, helps regulate your body temperature, and carries the carbohydrates and minerals through your system. The water in Gatorade has been purified by reverse osmosis and carbon filtration. back to top SWEETENERS Sucrose, Glucose and Fructrose provide the carbohydrates that supply your muscles with energy. In addition, these sugars make Gatorade great-tasting, so you'll drink enough to replace all the fluid you've lost during physical activity. back to top ELECTROLYTES Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate and Mono Potassium Phosphate are the electrolyte minerals in Gatorade. These are formulated to quickly replace the minerals you lose when you sweat. Gatorade is actually low in sodium. In fact, the amount of salt in a serving of Gatorade is the same as in an equal-size serving glass of milk or a slice of bread. back to top CITRIC ACID This is found in a lot of drinks. Its tartness balances the sweetness in Gatorade, and also gives it a clean "mouth feel" as well as providing a lower pH for safe processing. back to top NATURAL FLAVORS No artificial flavors here. The great taste of Gatorade is due in large part to a variety of expensive natural fruit extracts. back to top ESTER GUM, BROMINATED VEGETABLE OILS In minute quantities, these elements give Gatorade its distinctive "cloudy" appearance. back to top COLOR Gatorade's great colors come from blends of Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1 and Caramel 1, which are commonly used colors that have been safety approved by the Food, Drug & Cosmetics code. back to top | 
