Gatorade for kids?

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By econc

My kids (2 yrs and 9 yrs) loves to drink Gatorade, i know gatorade is an energy drink (for rehydration) mostly for athletes... Its is safe for their age.??

By MikaylasMom• 23 Mar 2009 17:13
Rating: 4/5
MikaylasMom

Gatorade does not have alcohol and is not considered an "energy" drink such as Red Bull. Gatorade helps to replenish electrolytes and carbohydrates that are lost when participating in physical activities. It is also a good drink to have when you have been ill to your stomach.

By the-birdie• 23 Mar 2009 16:58
Rating: 2/5
the-birdie

what I give you now is not a Wikepedia cut & paste.

Most of the Energy drinks consists of Stimulants , some of which are used as "doping" by the athletes.

Initially the drink may give you sudden outburst of energy, but studies showed that such stimulants weakens the nervous system in the long run.

By saRmir• 23 Mar 2009 16:58
Rating: 5/5
saRmir

This is good for your child if they have diarrhea coz it contains a lot of electrolytes even for adults. Other than that a child should not be encouraged to drink...wait to be atleast 12 years old or more.

By econc• 23 Mar 2009 16:30
econc

Hi Abno, thank you for your advice..Recently i read that information in Wikepedia..anyway thanks a lot.God Bless..

By abno• 23 Mar 2009 16:19
Rating: 5/5
abno

Energy drinks are often mixed with alcohol. Where energy drinks are stimulants, alcohol is a depressant. The mix can be particularly hazardous as energy drinks can mask the influence of alcohol and a person can fail to take its effects into consideration.[21] Normally fatigue would set in as large amounts of alcohol are being consumed, but the stimulating effect of energy drinks can override this effect.[22] Often drunk with vodka or in shots it has lead to increase in the purchase of pre-mixed drinks also known as alco-pops often containing guarana or taurine extract which provides energy drinks with their flavour.

avoid giving them ,make them to drink fruit juice.

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