Originally Posted by
MinnMan
There are other issues - pure NaCL vs. balanced (K, Ca, Mg) electrolytes. Not that that justifies the huge cost increase and maybe those other electrolytes are less important for.... (for example, muscle cramps) than has at times been portrayed.
Interesting thought. Our "table salt" is almost pure sodium chloride, with a little bit of sodium iodide mixed in. But we really need a variety of minerals, most of which one can get from the diet. I've been taking calcium supplements for years. Now I hear that cyclists often have osteopenia so calcium supplements may be beneficial for cycling too.
Even the salt and mineral blocks we give to our pets and livestock contain a variety of minerals rather than just pure sodium chloride like we tend to get.