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Electrolyte Replenishment During Heavy Sweat Loss
During prolonged exercise or exposure to heat or dry conditions, deliberately replace both fluids and electrolytes rather than relying on thirst alone. The practical aim is to keep sodium, potassium, and magnesium intake aligned with sweat losses so hydration is maintained and performance or cognitive function is less likely to drop.
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“Then what you want to do is probably match your electrolyte intake to something close to what you sweat. That's the ideal scenario.”
huberman · Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness | Huberman Lab Guest Series · Feb 22, 2023 · 46:42 · open ↗
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