10 Facts about Gatorade

10 Facts about Gatorade

Brianna Flores, contributor

The Gatorade brand is a worldwide statement enjoyed all around the world. It has come along way from when it was created. Here are some fun facts about the loved drink.

  • Gatorade was invented in 1965
  • It was created by  a team of scientists at the University of Florida College of Medicine
  • Lemon-lime was the first flavor created
  •  Gatorade was originally created for athletes
  • 12.2 million Gatorade are sold each year
  • The first batch of Gatorade cost 43 to make back in 1965
  • Michael Jordan was the first celebrity to endorse the brand
  • Every team in the NFL is sponsored by Gatorade
  • Gatorade is made up of water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes
  • Gatorade is specifically made to help the body replenish

 

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