Do you breh but man, gatorade without the electrolytes is plain ass sugar water.. The propaganda
Gum on the other hand 99% of the time contains:
Aspartame
The additive aspartame is considered to be one of the most dangerous substances used in the food industry. Used as a sugar substitute, generous amounts of aspartame are found in chewing gum
BHT
The preservative B.H.T. (butylated hydroxytoluene) is sold as a dietary supplement and is an ingredient commonly found in gum. Preserving a food's color, odor and flavor is one of the main purposes of the carcinogen which is commonly used in cereal and processed foods (this BHT shyt is used in jet fuel)
I don't know your exact reasoning for going liquid, just some health tips breh