Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below Hello everyone i'm new to this site and look forward to gaining knowledge from all of you.So far I've learned I need at least 1.5 grams of protein per pund of bodyweight while training.I alo see the recomended amount of water is 1-2 gallons of water a day.My question is with that amount of water intake does it offset any higher sodium intake? Thanks in advance!
water versus sodium intake
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Hey welcome to EFbig1day said:
IMO, there is no special secret formula re: water intake vs sodium ... your goals, body, exercise intensity, and tons of other factors have an impact on daily water intake ... But of course, I found this little reference Tidbit ... http://www.iom.edu/?id=24805 & http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/water_sodium_potassium_intake.htmNow if you're asking can you have more salt b/c your water inake is high? I personally think the answer is yes ... b/c I don't really need to watch my sodium, yet I don't use salt or consume high sodium foods all too often, and i easily drink 8-10 L of water a day .. & my kids process everything just fine (so sayeth the docs
), I do not 'bloat' and not holding too much sub Q water ... that can all be manipulated with a clean diet ... at least for me.You may, however be different ... I would suugest upping your water intake slowly, not all the sudden pounding 2 gallons a day... that feeling is no fun
Oh and if you're not an avid marathon runner, I wouldn't worry too much about hyponatremia (or low plasma sodium level)...
Random link:
http://www.dwlz.com/WWinfo/water.html
Lifterforlife
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Lots of water can affect your electrolyte balance. Some folks get severe headaches, etc. Keep your electrolytes up(sodium, potassium, magnesium, etc.) and you will be fine.
Well, a person doesn't usually need extra sodium when drinking a lot of water unless they're body is failing to absorb the sodium, or you are going overboard with the water. Typcially you will get enough unless you are trying to avoid sodium.
Water does help offset excessive sodium intake, as sodium, like most other nutrients, your body will absorb as much as it needs and pee out the rest, so have more water makes it easier for your body to dump the excess.
However when you really get hit is lots of water + lots of sweat + low sodium. So if you are very active and its very warm and you are sweating, keep your sodium/electrolytes up. Well known desert survival techniques stress sodium intake almost as much as water.
Water does help offset excessive sodium intake, as sodium, like most other nutrients, your body will absorb as much as it needs and pee out the rest, so have more water makes it easier for your body to dump the excess.
However when you really get hit is lots of water + lots of sweat + low sodium. So if you are very active and its very warm and you are sweating, keep your sodium/electrolytes up. Well known desert survival techniques stress sodium intake almost as much as water.
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