Is the Gatorade Carbohydrate Energy Formula similar to so-called “energy drinks”?
Even though Gatorade Carbohydrate Energy Formula has the carbohydrate sources necessary to fuel working muscles, it should not be confused with energy drinks that use caffeine. Those drinks provide a combination of perceived energy or “buzz” from caffeine along with carbohydrates. Many of these energy drinks also contain ingredients such as guarana, ginseng and taurine, or herbs that have questionable performance benefits for athletes. In addition to 79 g of carbohydrate, the Gatorade Carbohydrate Energy contains an array of vitamins and minerals as a blend of important co-factors for muscle carbohydrate metabolism.
