G2 contains critical electrolytes to help replace what's lost in sweat. Top off your fuel stores with carbohydrate energy, your body's preferred source of fuel. G2 hydrates with the same electrolyte formula of Gatorade Thirst Quencher, but has less than half the carbs and calories of the Original Gatorade.

30 calories per 12 fl oz serving. Lower sugar. 1/2 the sugar (original Gatorade has 21 g sugar per 12 oz serving, G2 has 7 g sugar per 12 oz serving) if original Gatorade.

Water, Sugar, Citric Acid, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Monopotassium Phosphate, Sucralose, Red 40, Acesulfame Potassium.

Ingredients. Water, Sugar, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Monopotassium Phosphate, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Red 40, Blue 1.

Gatorade is an electrolyte-rich drink that helps replace electrolytes that are lost in the body during exercise. Electrolytes can be lost through sweat and urine, and are used in daily bodily functions such as regulation of the nervous system.

The 'good' of Gatorade Sports drinks can help replace what we lose during longer duration exercise, especially in the heat. Electrolytes are minerals that maintain your body's ionic balance. This balance is essential for nerve, muscle, and brain functioning. An imbalance may lead to an electrolyte disorder.

Artificial Ingredients: Another concerning ingredient in Gatorade Zero is sucralose, an artificial sweetener. Sucralose has been linked to various health concerns, including disruption of gut bacteria, increased appetite along with weight gain, and potential negative effects on blood sugar regulation.

Although some people may consider Gatorade Zero healthier than regular Gatorade because it doesn't contain added sugar, it does contain various chemicals, including artificial sweeteners and controversial artificial food dyes Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6.

Gatorade and other sports drinks are not inherently healthy or healthier than other beverages. When consumed regularly, Gatorade may lead to, or contribute to, problems such as obesity.

Gatorade G2 Thirst Quencher is refreshing and hydrating. It's formulated to give you a performance boost and not a sugar rush. The low-calorie low-sugar drink maintains the same proven hydration and fueling benefits of Gatorade Thirst Quencher with less than half the carbs and calories.

Gatorade Thirst Quencher contains water, sucrose (table sugar), dextrose, citric acid, natural flavor, sodium chloride (table salt), sodium citrate, monopotassium phosphate, and flavoring/coloring ingredients. Some Gatorade flavor variations used to contain brominated vegetable oil as a stabilizer.

On the other hand, people with diabetes should steer clear of these sports drinks which can affect your blood sugar levels (unless they're planning an extended workout): “Traditional” Gatorade/Powerade.

Gatorade is not unhealthy, but it does have high amounts of sugar and salt. People who are inactive or have diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease should take into account the salt and sugar in a bottle of Gatorade in order to live a healthy lifestyle.

Drinking Gatorade after 30 minutes or more of intense exercise can help quickly replace water and electrolytes you lose by sweating. However, drinking water will do much of the same thing. Gatorade is not unhealthy, but it does have high amounts of sugar and salt.

On the other hand, people with diabetes should steer clear of these sports drinks which can affect your blood sugar levels (unless they're planning an extended workout): “Traditional” Gatorade/Powerade. On average, both of these drinks contain 34 grams of added sugar and 140 calories per 20-ounce bottle.

When a person exercises, they lose not only water but also electrolytes through their sweat. Gatorade, because of its electrolyte content, helps to restore the lost electrolytes and keep a person hydrated, during intense activity. It can also replace electrolytes, during times of illness, such as stomach viruses.