: why little salt in water hydrates you but too much salt in water dehydrates you?

Question

You can drink preworkout with little salt in it to be more efficient during workouts. But if you drink sea water before a workout, you’ll die. Why?

In: Biology

Answer 1

You need a balance of salt. Too much and you have to use water to flush it out (urine). Too little and your can’t hold enough (hyponatremia)