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NEWS ABOUT: Gatorade

Gatorade stories: 3 news summaries

Blue Food Dye May Help Treat Spinal Injury

M&M coloring, if taken in time, could reduce paralysis, study finds

Jul 28, 09 11:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - A dye used to color blue M&Ms and Gatorade may have a higher calling: Scientists say it could help treat spinal-cord injury, ScienceBlog reports. After a spinal injury, a chemical called ATP, usually key to cells’ health, rushes to the site and kills cells, worsening paralysis. With more research,... More »

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injury • ATP • Gatorade • paralysis • spinal cord • M&Ms • color • dye

(Newser) - During a recession, even endurance athletes have to watch their wallets. Increasingly, the Boston Globe reports, marathoners and pro athletes are turning to cheap, readily available means of replacing carbs and electrolytes—even if that means pounding pickle juice. “It’s been a hidden secret,” said the maker... More »

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nutrition • marathon • Gatorade • sports drinks • endurance sports • triathlon • pickle juice • performance-enhancing foods • electrolytes

Creator of Gatorade Dies

Dr. Robert Cade invented the sports drink for Florida's football Gators

Nov 27, 07 9:36 PM CST
(Newser) - The University of Florida researcher who invented Gatorade 40 years ago to hydrate his school football team died today at age 80. Dr. Robert Cade's first batch tasted a bit like "toilet bowl cleaner," but a little sugar and lemon juice fixed that. Today, the ubiquitous sports drink... More »

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Florida • football • University of Florida • Nike • sugar • Gatorade • sports drinks

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