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06-05-2008, 10:12 AM #1
Sodium....What part does it play.
How does Sodium figure into your diets?
Can you have too much?
What side effects does it carry? (water rentention, bloat)
Does it hinder weight loss?
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06-05-2008, 10:17 AM #2
Yes to all 3. Too much will leave you looking bloated. I try to stay between 1500-2000mg a day.
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06-05-2008, 12:35 PM #4
Thanks for the info. Just what I'm looking for.
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If you don't eat processed foods I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just make sure to drink a lot of water.
If you are concerned I would write down every mg of sodium you take in throughout the week and then pick out how you can decrease it.
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06-05-2008, 12:58 PM #6
Strength training athletes require additional sodium- IMHO a lot more than the RDA.
Here's Justin Harris' answer to, pretty much, the same questions:
5. How much sodium should I use and why (general)?
I LIKE HIGH SODIUM. SODIUM ATTRACTS WATER. SODIUM IS REQUIRED FOR GLYCOGEN STORAGE. MANY/MOST AMINO ACIDS REQUIRE SODIUM AS A CARRIER FOR RECEPTOR TRANSPORTATION (L-TAURINE REQUIRES 1 SODIUM ION, BETA-ALANINE REQUIRES 2 SODIUM AND 1 CHLORIDE ION).
HIGH SODIUM WILL CAUSE HIGHER WATER RETENTION IN THE BODY. A HYDRATED MUSCLE IS MORE ANABOLIC AND LESS CATABOLIC. A HYDRATED BODY WILL OXYDIZE FATTY ACIDS FOR ENERGY MORE READILY THAN A DEHDRATED BODY.
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/utb_diet_training.htm
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06-05-2008, 01:16 PM #7
TR u're the Man! Thanks Guy!
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06-05-2008, 01:21 PM #8
People, especially those overly concerned with body image, like to think that too much sodium is going to leave them looking puffy and fat- just not the case. I take in significant amounts of sodium on a daily basis and appear lean and vascular throughout the day.
Your body eventually "gets used" to the high amounts of sodium. When I first increased my sodium intake, it was somewhat noticeable in appearance. Eventually, your body gets very good as flushing any excess sodium.
Having said this, you should avoid going overboard; especially, if you have a history of high blood pressure.
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06-05-2008, 01:22 PM #9
No worries cpreasha.
I'm off to a meeting but will hit you with a PM with respect to your routine tonight, in all likelihood.
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