Gatorade/Powerade during pregnancy?

laur0n

I'm assuming it's safe to drink since I read some posts about people drinking it but just wanted to make sure. I read that Powerade contains a preservative that can lead to birth defects. Anyone know if there's any truth to that?

athiesgen

I drink Gatorade religiously just for the taste and so far nothing's wrong
Not sure about powerade though

oneblessedmess

Yup, like PP I'm not sure about Powerade, but I drink Gatorade all the time and have walked into my doctor's office holding it and haven't heard a word. I do try and stick to the clear or white-ish colored flavors.

SarahBobbio

I couldn't have gotten through the first trimester without Gatorade and I still drink it frequently. I usually go for a G2 because it's easier on my stomach.

DylansCandyBar

While its obviously not the healthiest choice, it is safe.

laur0n

Thank you everyone!!

groovylocks

I think Powerade is just Gatorade under a different name, yes?

I think they're safe but be careful about how much sugar you take in overall. 

(psst: those same preservatives are in most packaged and bottled foods. I usually cook everything from scratch but since getting pregnant, I can't stand being near my kitchen or fridge - so it's already hopeless )

Snoflakes4eva

Gatorade and Powerade (even the light versions) have crazy amounts of sugar. The average individual doesn't need that type of electrolyte replacement. Unless you have just run a marathon.

maiatene

I don't know if they're bad for you but the main ingredient in one of the preservatives was used to disperse the oil spilled in the Gulf a few years back. That's enough to get me to say no.

hammy_711

Nutrition Facts 12 fl oz (360 mL) Servings Per Container about 2.5 Calories 0		Amount/Serving		%DV*		Amount/Serving		%DV*
		Total Fat 0g		0%		Total Carb less than 1g		0%
		Sodium 150mg		6%		Protein 0g
		Potassium 35mg		1%
		Niacin		15%		Vitamin B6		15%
		Vitamin B12		15%		Magnesium		†
		† Not a significant source of calories from fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
		*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

WATER, LESS THAN 1% OF: CITRIC ACID, SALT AND MONO-POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE (ELECTROLYTE SOURCES), NATURAL FLAVORS, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, VITAMIN B3 (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B12, BLUE 1, ASCORBIC ACID (TO PROTECT TASTE), CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT COLOR).