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Old 08-15-15 | 09:08 PM
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DropBarFan
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Vigorous exercise in warm weather helps sweat out waste products but that's, IMHO, no reason to assume high salt intake is OK. Sweating only gets rid of a portion, rest of salt etc stays in the body & helps keep system puffed up with excess water weight. I don't buy the concept that sodium lost thru sweating needs to be replaced. Sometimes on rides I'll drink CytoMax which has some electrolytes but I rely on it more for the carb/sugar boost to avoid "bonk".

I like occasional pickles/bacon/potato chips but would be best to do without. Low-salt home-made food is best.
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