The high fructose corn syrup in Gatorade is a combination of two to three carbohydrates. The high fructose corn syrup contributes glucose, sucrose and fructose to the sports drink. Each is added according to results of scientific data to ensure fluid absorption, energy delivery and desirable taste.
In fact, most of the foods that are highest in polyphenols are things that most people wouldnât expect. Dark chocolate, coffee, and herbs and spices are a good example of this. Eating some dark chocolate, a few cups of coffee or tea and cooking with spices are all straightforward and enjoyable things to do.
The evidence for the heart benefits for foods rich in polyphenols comes from hundreds of studies. One example published last year was a large study in Europe reporting that a higher intake of polyphenols, particularly stilbenes from grapes and nuts and lignans from flax, was associated with a longer life span.