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Can Gatorade Intake Damage The Liver?
I have been drinking gatorade to help with hydration--i had been doing occasional checks with urinalysis strips prior to starting the gatorade-- urinalysis strips indicated everything ok
since drinking gatorade bilirubin has slight positive result --will drinking gatorade damage the liver?
since drinking gatorade bilirubin has slight positive result --will drinking gatorade damage the liver?
Mon, 18 May 2015
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Siva and I am pleased to assist you.
Gatorade is a oral rehydration solution.
It contains salt, sugar and water.
These ingredients do not damage the liver.
If the urine test shows positive result for bilirubin, then it could be due to some other cause.
I would advise you to get liver function test done which will help you know the possible cause.
I hope that answers your query.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Siva and I am pleased to assist you.
Gatorade is a oral rehydration solution.
It contains salt, sugar and water.
These ingredients do not damage the liver.
If the urine test shows positive result for bilirubin, then it could be due to some other cause.
I would advise you to get liver function test done which will help you know the possible cause.
I hope that answers your query.
Regards.
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