I want to understand electrolytes better. When should we consume additional electrolytes? To what extent should we consume more when we sweat? How much of what electrolytes should be consumed? When is it best to consume them? How much and in what mix?
What sources would you recommend to get a good overview?
This is only partially related, but I was trying to learn about hydration for exercise and this paper was the best source I could find. Downsides are it focuses on very long-duration exercise (think ultramarathons). If I had to summarize it, I would say it’s very nonchalant about salt and water consumption with its main recommendations being to just avoid over-consumption of water (particularly avoid consumption such that body weight increases during the exercise). They do note that individuals who find visible salt deposits on their clothes may need to increase salt consumption due to having high sweat rates and high salt-in-sweat concentrations. But otherwise the recommendations about whether or how to consume salt left me confused so it’s a pretty imperfect source.
I want to understand electrolytes better. When should we consume additional electrolytes? To what extent should we consume more when we sweat? How much of what electrolytes should be consumed? When is it best to consume them? How much and in what mix?
What sources would you recommend to get a good overview?
This is only partially related, but I was trying to learn about hydration for exercise and this paper was the best source I could find. Downsides are it focuses on very long-duration exercise (think ultramarathons). If I had to summarize it, I would say it’s very nonchalant about salt and water consumption with its main recommendations being to just avoid over-consumption of water (particularly avoid consumption such that body weight increases during the exercise). They do note that individuals who find visible salt deposits on their clothes may need to increase salt consumption due to having high sweat rates and high salt-in-sweat concentrations. But otherwise the recommendations about whether or how to consume salt left me confused so it’s a pretty imperfect source.
Hey there! I was curious if you’ve found any good sources around this since?
Unfortunately, not really.