Potassium vs Sodium

[C0rk]

It looks like the information around these boards varies as far as the effects of sodium in the diet. Things that I can gather:

-Sodium increase water retention
-Potassium pumps sodium out of cells thereby reducing the effects of sodium

What else am I missing? Right now I'm a bit of a fat ass but am starting on a routine and diet plan. I LOVE salt and I don't mind the water retention, at least initially, because its not like I'm close to being ripped @ this point.

Does sodium affect energy levels? muscle gains? fat loss?

 

[brunette]

google OSMOSIS, there are your answers. sorry, i'm no scientist, nor nutritionist!

its no battle, one versus another, its the BALANCE thats crucial

 

[poopmonkey]

Unless you're trying to look good for a certain date, (contest, photo shoot), I wouldn't worry about sodium.

 

[bran987]

Does sodium affect energy levels? muscle gains? fat loss?

helps muscle gains

 

[Loner]

So sodium helps with muslce gains? But less will be good for fat loss?

 

[bran987]

So sodium helps with muslce gains?

yep!

But less will be good for fat loss?

no, it will just make you LOOK leaner cause you will be holding less water.

 

[C0rk]

Wow. What is the evidence that it helps muscle gains?

...and what affect does potassium have?

Its not that I don't believe you all but it'd be better for me to gain as much knowledge as possible.

 

[bran987]

I will try to dig that up for you, I know I made a post about it before but I can't seem to find it.

I'm not saying dump a salt shaker into your mouth everyday, lol

lemme see if I can find it.

 

[bran987]

Here you go buddy!

http://chemo.net/sodium-.htm

 

[anthrax]

What Bran said

...but..... laying with Na and K is not the most efficient way to gain lean mass/lose fat