Electrolytes & Sodium

[Eureka]

Do these 2 go hand in hand? What I'm trying to say is that I'm trying to stay well hydrated with electrolytes because I was experiencing some muscle spasms, I guess a gallon of water is just not good enough. I had some Gatorade at lunch time today and was reading the label. The thing is loaded with sodium. Is there a way to get your electrolytes up and watch the sodium intake for less water retention? I would guess that Powerade and Pedialyte would be the same.

[davidbl769]

powerade is fine. you need some kind of electrolytes.

[badstone]

Originally Posted by Eureka

Do these 2 go hand in hand? What I'm trying to say is that I'm trying to stay well hydrated with electrolytes because I was experiencing some muscle spasms, I guess a gallon of water is just not good enough. I had some Gatorade at lunch time today and was reading the label. The thing is loaded with sodium. Is there a way to get your electrolytes up and watch the sodium intake for less water retention? I would guess that Powerade and Pedialyte would be the same.

Pedialyte is the good stuff.....

[signal22]

Originally Posted by Eureka

Do these 2 go hand in hand? What I'm trying to say is that I'm trying to stay well hydrated with electrolytes because I was experiencing some muscle spasms, I guess a gallon of water is just not good enough. I had some Gatorade at lunch time today and was reading the label. The thing is loaded with sodium. Is there a way to get your electrolytes up and watch the sodium intake for less water retention? I would guess that Powerade and Pedialyte would be the same.

If your trying to grow you'll need sodium, it will help pull water into the muscles.

[old blue]

Sodium is an electrolyte. Electrolytes include sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, hydrogen phosphate, and hydrogen carbonate. Muscle activity primarily uses sodium, calcium, and potassium. So, you do need a certain level of sodium for optimal muscle activity. If you workout hard and sweat heavily, you will need additional electrolytes, including sodium.

[herm]

Hey old blue, did you know that my screen name used to be"Old Jew"?

[herm]

Originally Posted by Eureka

Do these 2 go hand in hand? What I'm trying to say is that I'm trying to stay well hydrated with electrolytes because I was experiencing some muscle spasms, I guess a gallon of water is just not good enough. I had some Gatorade at lunch time today and was reading the label. The thing is loaded with sodium. Is there a way to get your electrolytes up and watch the sodium intake for less water retention? I would guess that Powerade and Pedialyte would be the same.

http://www.zico.com/benefits/

http://www.shvoong.com/medicine-and-...ter-must-read/

http://www.knowledgebase-script.com/...ticle-320.html

Herm will never steer you wrong. Listen to the wise and all knowing worm.

Cheers.

[signal22]

Originally Posted by old blue

Sodium is an electrolyte. Electrolytes include sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, hydrogen phosphate, and hydrogen carbonate. Muscle activity primarily uses sodium, calcium, and potassium. So, you do need a certain level of sodium for optimal muscle activity. If you workout hard and sweat heavily, you will need additional electrolytes, including sodium.

Good stuff bro, electrolyte 101! I did'nt know that.

[Sinjin]

OMG, electrolytes, the most common screw up besides wrong drug or dose in the ICU and on the hospital floor !!!

I authored a few chapters in surgical texts regarding this subject.

I'm afraid I will have to leave it alone for now. The subject is massive and many more electrolytes are in the mix.

[Eureka]

Originally Posted by hermtheworm

http://www.zico.com/benefits/

http://www.shvoong.com/medicine-and-...ter-must-read/

http://www.knowledgebase-script.com/...ticle-320.html

Herm will never steer you wrong. Listen to the wise and all knowing worm.

Cheers.

Good stuff Herm!!! That last link really answered the question as far as the sodium..