Is beer more hydrating than Gatorade?
- Is beer more hydrating than Gatorade?
Science writer Christie Aschwaden thinks beer is better for you after a hard workout than Gatorade. Gatorade has Electrolytes which is simply salt, and we're really not deficient in them at all,” she says. “But beer is mostly water, so it is hydrating, and the carbs in beer are actually helpful in recovery.”