Diets Gluten-Free Gluten-Free Sports Drinks List Which brands of bottled sports drinks are gluten-free? By Jane Anderson Jane Anderson Facebook Twitter Jane Anderson is a medical journalist and an expert in celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and the gluten-free diet. Learn about our editorial process Updated on August 22, 2021 Fact checked Verywell Fit content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. Learn more. by Elaine Hinzey, RD Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD LinkedIn Elaine Hinzey is a registered dietitian, writer, and fact-checker with nearly two decades of experience in educating clients and other healthcare professionals. Learn about our editorial process Print Getty Images/Win Initiative When you think of sports drinks, you probably think of Gatorade, but there are a variety of different brands and formulations on the market, some gluten-free and some not. Unfortunately for those who are thinking of Gatorade and wondering if it's safe on the gluten-free diet, the company that makes Gatorade does not consider its drinks to be gluten-free (learn more below). The most popular gluten-free sports drinks include: AcceleradeBodyArmorPure coconut water (many different brands) Gatorade, G2, and Propel Electrolyte Water don't contain any gluten ingredients but aren't labeled gluten-free because they haven't been tested for trace gluten, and because of potential risks of gluten cross-contamination in manufacturing. Gluten in Popular Sports Drinks Here's a list of the sports drinks available in the United States, plus what each manufacturer says about its products' gluten content. Accelerade: Gluten-Free Accelerade, made by PacificHealth Labs, is "a protein-powered sports drink. "PacificHealth also makes Endurox, another sports beverage product. Both contain milk and soy, and several products also contain maltodextrin derived from corn. According to the company: "All of our Gels (Accel Gels, 2nd Surge Gels, and Body Glove Surge Gels) are completely Gluten Free. Our Powder products (Accelerade, Accelerade Hydro and Endurox R4 and our Recovery Bar) are Gluten Free, however, they are manufactured in a facility that produces wheat. These facilities are GMP certified and flush all of their lines between productions, but if you are highly sensitive, it could be an issue." BodyArmor: Gluten-Free BodyArmor makes three different product lines: Sports Drink, Lyte Sports Drink, and Sport Water (water with added electrolytes). All are gluten-free. Sports Drink comes in ten different fruit flavors, while Lyte Sports Drink (billed as such since it has less than one-third calories and less sugar than the regular Sports Drink) is offered in three flavors: Peach Mango, Blueberry Pomegranate, and Coconut. All BodyArmor sports drinks (except for Sport Water) contain coconut water as one of the main ingredients. Gatorade: No Gluten Ingredients This ubiquitous sports drink is produced by a division of PepsiCo. According to the company: "None of the ingredients in Gatorade ready-to-drink, Gatorade mix (bulk and sticks), G2 products, Protein Recovery Shakes, and Prime Energy Chews are derived from grains or flours that have been linked to gluten sensitivity. While these products are not formulated using gluten-containing ingredients, they have NOT been tested to be gluten-free. There is a possibility the ingredients were exposed to/stored next to gluten-containing foods during processing." Meanwhile, the Gatorade Prime Nutrition Bar "contains ingredients that may have gluten protein content." Therefore, you unfortunately should steer clear of Gatorade products if you are sensitive to trace gluten. G2 Sports Drinks: No Gluten Ingredients These beverages, also produced by PepsiCo., come in eight different fruit flavors and are essentially a low-calorie version of Gatorade. The company states that G2 beverages contain no gluten ingredients, but there's a risk of gluten cross-contamination in processing. Powerade: No Gluten Ingredients The Coca-Cola Company manufactures Powerade. All flavors of Powerade with ION4 and Powerade Zero with ION4 do not contain any gluten ingredients, however, Powerade is not labeled gluten-free which means you should still read the labels carefully and beware of the possible risk of cross-contamination. Propel Electrolyte Water: No Gluten Ingredients Propel is made by the same PepsiCo division as Gatorade. According to the company: "None of the ingredients in Propel Electrolyte Water are derived from grains or flours that have been linked to gluten sensitivity." R.W. Knudsen: No Gluten Ingredients You might not think of these drinks as traditional sports drinks since they're produced by a brand better known for its 100% organic fruit juices than its performance products. But R.W. Knudsen makes Recharge sports drinks in six flavors: grape, lemon, mixed berry, orange, organic lemon, and tropical. All are considered to have no gluten ingredients but haven't been tested to ensure they are gluten-free, according to the company. R.W. Knudsen is a subsidiary of The J.M. Smucker Company. You also can try drinking coconut water as a sports drink. Multiple brands, including Coco Libre, Vita Coco, and Zico, are considered gluten-free. A Word From Verywell Keep in mind that those sports drinks that are considered safe on the gluten-free diet generally only are tested down to less than 20 parts per million, or ppm, of gluten. Since some people do react to gluten at levels below 20ppm, your mileage may vary on these drinks. If you're particularly sensitive to low levels of trace gluten, you may want to stick with BodyArmor or with a gluten-free-labeled coconut water brand. Products from companies that don't make any products with gluten ingredients generally have less risk of gluten cross-contamination in processing. 4 Sources Verywell Fit uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. PacificHealth Labs. Product Questions. PepsiCo. Does Gatorade contain gluten?. Propel. Your Questions, Our Answers. R.W. Knudsen Family. 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