Sodium Intake

[famefit]

What is the recommended Sodium intake ??

 

[Tatyana]

Around 6 g/day, although I think you can get away with less.

If you are making all your own food from fresh, then you should salt your food, especially when training.

 

[needtogetaas]

Around 6 g/day, although I think you can get away with less.

If you are making all your own food from fresh, then you should salt your food, especially when training.

Damn tat that was quick. I knew we made you mod for a reason.

 

[vixensghost]

Tat---What about serum sodium levels( naturally produced)? I have a pal who has his out of whack;so says his doc. I guess the serum sodium levels should be in the range of 135-145--His are NO where close. I had never heard of serum sodium levels ever being checked???

Any ideas?

 

[Thandie]

What is the recommended Sodium intake ??

If you're very active between 1500mg-2500mg.

 

[Tatyana]

Tat---What about serum sodium levels( naturally produced)? I have a pal who has his out of whack;so says his doc. I guess the serum sodium levels should be in the range of 135-145--His are NO where close. I had never heard of serum sodium levels ever being checked???

Any ideas?

Sodium is a part of the urea and electrolytes or BUN in the US. It also has potassium and creatinine in it and is generally considered to be a measure of renal function.

Do you have any numbers?

Low sodium and high potassium can be indicative of Addison's disease, he would need to have his cortisol checked.

There is a bit of room for different levels in different people, so down 120-160 nmol/L is acceptable, but I would have it checked again.

 

[vixensghost]

Sodium is a part of the urea and electrolytes or BUN in the US. It also has potassium and creatinine in it and is generally considered to be a measure of renal function.

Do you have any numbers?

Low sodium and high potassium can be indicative of Addison's disease, he would need to have his cortisol checked.

There is a bit of room for different levels in different people, so down 120-160 nmol/L is acceptable, but I would have it checked again.

He's hitting rock bottom in regards to levels( I can NOT recall the #'s) VERY LOW THOUGH! Yikes, NOW I have to Google Addison's disease.

Thanks doll! I knew I could count on you for an answer. YOU ROCK!