Additionally, in the article of Burfoot (2011) she states that a very serious and sometimes deadly side effect of drinking too much is hyponatremia. Hyponatremia is a side effect caused by immoderate hydration causing very low sodium levels in the body, which can occur after too much drinking Gatorade. Besides, excessive Gatorade intake paired with medical conditions could lead to hypertension or high blood sugar. It also states that it can occur if an athlete drinks too much Gatorade as well. Many athletes feel that they are getting better by drinking Gatorade, however in reality; too much Gatorade could be dangerous. According to CalorieKing (2016). Drinking too much Gatorade, especially along with eating salty foods, may result in high blood
