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QAA Podcast

Trickle Down Episode 12: The Elixir of Life Part 2 (Sample)

Dec 19, 2023
Exploring the influence of Gatorade on hydration science, including issues with Army doctrine and overhydration dangers in the 90s. Also, a random Capri Sun ad by Jake. Discussing marketing strategies of sports drinks and their claim to rehydrate. Examining program drinking and the recommendation of eight glasses of water. Questioning the universality of this advice.
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Quick takeaways

  • The marketing and sales strategies of sports drink companies, like Gatorade, influenced the common advice of always staying thoroughly hydrated and choosing sports drinks over water for athletes.
  • The concept of program drinking, which involves predetermined and regimented fluid consumption even after thirst has been satisfied, was popularized by Gatorade and its Sports Science Institute, raising questions about the origins and validity of recommendations like 'eight glasses of water a day.'

Deep dives

The Dangers of Excessive Fluid Intake

In 2014, a tragic incident occurred involving a 17-year-old student who drank an excessive amount of fluids, including two gallons of water and two gallons of Gatorade, after suffering from cramping and dehydration. This resulted in swelling around his brain and the collapse of his nervous system. The episode highlights how the common advice of always staying thoroughly hydrated and choosing sports drinks over water for athletes emerged not from neutral science or athlete experiences, but from the marketing and sales strategies of sports drink companies.

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