Do athletes need extra salt?
There is no question that any heightened physical activity results in excessive loss of salt which has to be replenished. Hyponatremia means a low concentration of sodium in the blood. When it occurs in athletes, it usually happens during long or ultra-distance races in the heat but may occur anytime. The longer the event, the greater the risk of hyponatremia. So athletes definitely require extra salt . Read more…
