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Old 07-17-23 | 07:49 PM
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Here is the electrolytic replacement mix I use for ya all's USF file...

To one liter of water add: 2 tsp Cane Sugar + 1/4th tsp No-Salt + 1 tsp Table Salt

That is equivalent to about: That is 10 grams glucose + 7 mEq Potassium Chloride + 5 grams Sodium Chloride

I specificity use "No-Salt" brand salt substitute as it is pure Sodium Chloride. Not SODIUM CHLORIDE it's pure POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Thank You Vegas Triker for noticing my mistake!

Also note that there is a difference between Hydration and Electrolyte Remplacement.

It is interesting to know that regular real orange juice can have as much as 8 mEq of Potassium in just 8 oz. Keep in mind the bigger ya are the more water ya need. Yep... When I was riding at 300 pounds I could easily need 4 liters of water when riding just one hour at 100°F.

Both personally and as a medical provider I have found the biggest problem with dehydration is that it is SNEAKY!!!

One day you are a liter behind in your water, and the next 2 liters, and then five days down the road... RATS! I am Dehydrated!

It happens to the best of us...
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