Whats the deal with deal with SODIUM???????

**Growingpains** · 07-13-2006, 11:49 PM

So I have done some research and have rudimentary knowledge of sodium and its water retaining effects but really, I don't have any idea how it can be detrimental to body building unless you are cutting.

Can you eat too much of it? Can it diminish gains?

Thanks

**Growingpains** · 07-14-2006, 06:18 PM

So no one knows huh?

**SwoleCat** · 07-14-2006, 06:54 PM

Sodium is of no issue to me personally until the last week before a show/shoot/event. As long as you drink adequate water, your body will flush out the excess.

~SC~

**GREENMACHINE** · 07-14-2006, 07:22 PM

tooo much sodium is hard on the kidneys, plus it can lead to water retention.

**Lavinco** · 07-14-2006, 07:45 PM

High sodium intake is linked to High Blood Pressure.

**SwoleCat** · 07-14-2006, 08:07 PM

Again, if you drink enough water, you should have no issues.

To each his own......

~SC~

**GREENMACHINE** · 07-14-2006, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

Again, if you drink enough water, you should have no issues.

To each his own......

~SC~

I agree with you to a point Swole. If someone eat a lot of processed food, you are looking at about 1-2% salt in these. That adds up very quickly.

**Growingpains** · 07-14-2006, 09:55 PM

Ok so, I buy a lot of Lean cuisine because I can microwave a dinner that has potatos, peas and turkey but the only kicker is that it has like 50% of my daily value? Does this mean that lean cuisine's are bad?

~GP~

**SwoleCat** · 07-14-2006, 10:13 PM

I wouldn't eat that processed shit for reasons other than sodium. For one it's processed, and secondly you are at the mercy of whatever macros the meal contains which NEVER meets what I need.

~SC~

**GREENMACHINE** · 07-15-2006, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

I wouldn't eat that processed shit for reasons other than sodium. For one it's processed, and secondly you are at the mercy of whatever macros the meal contains which NEVER meets what I need.

~SC~

Certainly and that is your perogative. I do my best to avoid them too. The question specificallt=y asked about sodium without any mention of macro. I just though the point about processed food deserved mention because it migh not be obvious to everyone.

**steve0** · 07-15-2006, 06:12 PM

hey now i aint puttin down my mustard

**abstrack** · 07-15-2006, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

Sodium is of no issue to me personally until the last week before a show/shoot/event. As long as you drink adequate water, your body will flush out the excess.

~SC~

ditto. Never an issue with adequate water intake.

Not unless if it is the last weeks of prep.

**SwoleCat** · 07-15-2006, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by GREENMACHINE

Certainly and that is your perogative. I do my best to avoid them too. The question specificallt=y asked about sodium without any mention of macro. I just though the point about processed food deserved mention because it migh not be obvious to everyone.

I'll offer whatever additional reasons I see fit for educational purposes, as I am not bound to address only the question posed.

I have no boss, thank you.

~SC~

**Kärnfysikern** · 07-16-2006, 06:05 AM

a very simple way to cut down on sodium(not that I think its needed to cut down on sodium) is to replace your table salt with a 50/50 mix of sodium and potassium chloride.

Taste exactly the same and gives potassium. Something we usualy dont get enough of.

**GREENMACHINE** · 07-16-2006, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

I'll offer whatever additional reasons I see fit for educational purposes, as I am not bound to address only the question posed.

I have no boss, thank you.

~SC~

No prob

**fijiman09** · 07-17-2006, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

Sodium is of no issue to me personally until the last week before a show/shoot/event. As long as you drink adequate water, your body will flush out the excess.

~SC~

For my 3rd meal of the day (I think some people call it lunch or something like that) I'm always eating canned tuna, chicken or turkey because I always have to pack it to school. All together, I'm getting about 2000mg of sodium a day (I think a lot of that comes from mustard and other shit that I use to try to add flavor to my boring ass meals) I always drink over a gallon of water a day (16 oz with each meal, 32 oz during workout). Swole, do you think that's too much sodium a day?

**Growingpains** · 07-19-2006, 12:58 AM

good question

**MoneyAddyct** · 07-19-2006, 01:24 AM

What is considered "enough" water per day? Is it still 8 glasses?

**sooners04** · 07-19-2006, 01:59 AM

I would say it depends on your activity level, stats, diet, etc....

**fijiman09** · 07-20-2006, 01:40 AM

Well, I'm on a cut cycle. I'm 213 and about 14% bf. I'm consuming about 2200 calories a day. I'm doing 30 min HIIT cardio 5x/week and lifting 4x/week. Swole, you got anything for me on this one?

**Kärnfysikern** · 07-20-2006, 05:28 AM

fiji there realy is nothing to worry about unless you suffer from hypertension

**hangtight08** · 07-20-2006, 03:33 PM

well if ur cuttin then a gal or so per day should be sufficient, i just finished my cut and thats what i was takin in, also i found that plain water wasnt too appealing to the taste after while so i tossed in a couple crystal light packets

**Animal505** · 07-21-2006, 12:57 AM

I've recently read that sodium promotes muscle growth. Im not shure this is truth or not but its definatly being circulated around the net.

**hangtight08** · 07-21-2006, 02:24 AM

where did u read that? hmmm interesting

**Wino** · 07-23-2006, 03:13 AM

My understanding is 2-4 grams a day is ideal.

**Animal505** · 07-25-2006, 12:57 AM

In Chris Aceto's article "10 quick tips to build mass" tip # 3 says-
3. Increase Sodium Intake

I'm not kidding. Sodium is an essential mineral that is an absolute must for muscle growth. Sodium has a bad rap because it can cause water retention - anathema to contest ready bodybuilders. On the plus side, sodium enhances carbohydrate storage and amino acid absorption while also improving the muscle's responsiveness to insulin .
There you have it sodium IS good. heres the site:
http://www.drugfreebodybuilding.com/...uscle-tips.htm

**Kärnfysikern** · 07-25-2006, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by Animal505

In Chris Aceto's article "10 quick tips to build mass" tip # 3 says-
3. Increase Sodium Intake

I'm not kidding. Sodium is an essential mineral that is an absolute must for muscle growth. Sodium has a bad rap because it can cause water retention - anathema to contest ready bodybuilders. On the plus side, sodium enhances carbohydrate storage and amino acid absorption while also improving the muscle's responsiveness to insulin .
There you have it sodium IS good. heres the site:
http://www.drugfreebodybuilding.com/...uscle-tips.htm

interesting. I remember reading that along time ago not that I se it but I must have completely forgotten it.