Ever since I started running, all I know is that I need to drink a sh*t ton of electrolytes. But I would like to understand why on a physiological level.
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Also look up diffusion and gradients for an understanding of the physics¿ driving the situation. It is a force that drives many processes in organic tissues.
Also look up diffusion and gradients for an understanding of the physics¿ driving the situation. It is a force that drives many processes in organic tissues.
Does the type of salt matter? I see electrolytes drinks advertise that they have electrolytes, but I’ve noticed the amount of sodium in food is a lot more than that are in these drinks. Is it just a scam?
Does the type of salt matter? I see electrolytes drinks advertise that they have electrolytes, but I’ve noticed the amount of sodium in food is a lot more than that are in these drinks. Is it just a scam?
Muscle action is *fundamentally* dependent on the transfer of Sodium and Potassium [in ionic state] into and out of muscle cells in a balanced way.
Under heavy exercise conditions, water/salt[Sodium] release as sweat can quickly upset this balance.
Therefore, hydration without salt can easily amplify the imbalance.
Muscle action is *fundamentally* dependent on the transfer of Sodium and Potassium [in ionic state] into and out of muscle cells in a balanced way.
Under heavy exercise conditions, water/salt[Sodium] release as sweat can quickly upset this balance.
Therefore, hydration without salt can easily amplify the imbalance.
Needing electrolytes is only really for elite level athletes. Most western diets are too salty to begin with.
Needing electrolytes is only really for elite level athletes. Most western diets are too salty to begin with.
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