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Old 06-26-13 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Rowan
Sips. Many, but low volume. Otherwise, by drinking a whole lot at once, you are upsetting the electrolyte balance in the stomach that then inhibits the absorption, that then maybe makes you feel bloated. And it stops you from drinking more later on when it really does count.
This has been addressed in detail in many forums over the years and a more recent NY Times article. Gulping, not sipping, is generally the way to go. Not gulping a gallon, but a fair amount of liquid at a time. See following article. There is a lot of data out there : http://forum.slowtwitch.com/cgi-bin/...gi?post=369082
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