Does Gatorade keep you awake? Gatorade contains a lot of sugar. Sugar increases your energy levels for a short amount of time after which your energy levels will drop drastically. ... Yes, if you're trying to sleep in Gatorade it may keep you awake — especially if it's cold.

Is it bad to drink Gatorade before bed?

Essentially, drinking too much fluid before bed can cause increased urination that can interrupt normal sleep cycles and increase the risk of dehydration.

Do electrolytes keep you awake?

Outside of the sports arena though, the role that electrolytes play in energizing you is really just related to being fully hydrated. When you're dehydrated you get fatigued very quickly. Hydrating quickly, which is helped by having some electrolytes in what you're drinking, will re-energize you effectively!