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By "balanced electrolyte consumption" you mean chemicals such as sodium, right? I'll give you a moment to think about that...

Retric 5y ago
Balance is within a range, nobody is saying it’s ok to drink sea water to stay hydrated. But, otherwise healthy adults can safely consume a lot more salt than people with kidney issues. It’s largely self regulating as people naturally avoid extreme amounts of salt. Even just gargling salt water is unpleasant.
cronin101 5y ago
I think the point they were making is that salt when paired with adequate hydration (and offsetting losses from sweating etc.) isn't as obvious an issue. As always, balance is key. Mediterranean diets aren't skimping on salt but the populations are (relatively) sweating often and taking hydration seriously due to the climate. If you have an active lifestyle, it sounds reasonable that your salt tolerance could be higher (I'm not a medical professional).
- giantg2 5y ago
  Not just sweating, but eating generally healthy foods that contain potassium, magnesium, calcium, etc.
ttGpN5Nde3pK 5y ago
Sodium is just one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolyte#Physiological_importance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolyte#Physiological_impo... The average intake for people in the US for magnesium, potassium, and calcium is well below DRI. https://www.nature.com/articles/1001955 https://www.nature.com/articles/1001955 More support/info: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-HealthProfessional/ https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-HealthProfession... Track your food (myfitnesspal/cronometer/etc) with a cheap gram scale and ensure you are meeting the daily recommended requirements for vitamins and minerals. Plain potatoes are a great source of magnesium and potassium, and are pretty low calorie/healthy if you don't put junk on them, but there are plenty of other foods as well.

Retric 5y ago

Balance is within a range, nobody is saying it’s ok to drink sea water to stay hydrated. But, otherwise healthy adults can safely consume a lot more salt than people with kidney issues. It’s largely self regulating as people naturally avoid extreme amounts of salt. Even just gargling salt water is unpleasant.

cronin101 5y ago

I think the point they were making is that salt when paired with adequate hydration (and offsetting losses from sweating etc.) isn't as obvious an issue. As always, balance is key. Mediterranean diets aren't skimping on salt but the populations are (relatively) sweating often and taking hydration seriously due to the climate. If you have an active lifestyle, it sounds reasonable that your salt tolerance could be higher (I'm not a medical professional).

giantg2 5y ago
Not just sweating, but eating generally healthy foods that contain potassium, magnesium, calcium, etc.

ttGpN5Nde3pK 5y ago

Sodium is just one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolyte#Physiological_importance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolyte#Physiological_impo... The average intake for people in the US for magnesium, potassium, and calcium is well below DRI. https://www.nature.com/articles/1001955 https://www.nature.com/articles/1001955 More support/info: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-HealthProfessional/ https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-HealthProfession... Track your food (myfitnesspal/cronometer/etc) with a cheap gram scale and ensure you are meeting the daily recommended requirements for vitamins and minerals. Plain potatoes are a great source of magnesium and potassium, and are pretty low calorie/healthy if you don't put junk on them, but there are plenty of other foods as well.