Is Vitamin Water bad for you?

Question

I heard that Vitamin Water is bad for you. Is it? I use it alot when playing sports. If it is bad, please tell me why?

Answer 1

It has a high amount of sugar in it. You are better off drinking water when playing sports.  

Answer 2

"There are indeed a variety of vitamins in any flavor of Vitaminwater, but it seems the vitamins' benefits are offset by the effects of sugar"

"Because the sugar found in Vitaminwater...is made from a refining (or purifying) process, it contains no nutrients or vitamins beneficial to our health. It instead acts only as a source of energy -- once anything with sugar is ingested, the sugar skips digestion by passing through the stomach wall and raising blood sugar levels. Since your body is programmed to keep its blood sugar at a certain level, the pancreas secretes insulin to balance everything out."

The increase in insulin finally tips the scales, and your body's metabolism is disrupted. Metabolism is simply the process by which molecules in your body combine to create new material or break down to take in energy and release heat. This disruption of metabolism suppresses your immune system, making it easier to get sick or develop diseases.

Answer 3

Agh, the sugar in those is insane. If you buy flavored water check for words like high fructose corn syrup a.k.a sugar.

Answer 4

Yes, it's right

Answer 5

Well, it isn't necessarily bad for you. People say that it is because it has a lot of sugar in it, that's all.

If you don't burn off the sugar, then, as you know, it will turn into fat and if you are having trouble with weight, than this will add to it.

Saying that it is bad for you would be like saying Gatorade is bad for you because they are both sugary and meant for people who lead an active lifestyle.

Answer 6

im just gonna tell u to keep drinking it (yeah its got tons of calories) since you like kobe >: (

Answer 7

I don't believe it is as bad for you as energy drinks.

Try drinking plain water or Gatorade for sports.

Vitamin water is more like a regular drink.

Vitamin water has some sugar that might where you out easily.

Answer 8

Yeah... -Drink too much of the Stuff & your Wallet REALLY loses alot of weight! Talk about a "rip off"...  :(