Dark Side of High-Sodium Electrolytes: 5 Health Risks Every Endurance Runner Should Know
As endurance runners, we’ve all been bombarded with the message: “More sodium = better hydration, fewer cramps, no hyponatremia.” Brands like LMNT (1,000mg sodium per packet) and SaltStick (high-sodium caps) market aggressively to ultra-runners, heavy sweaters, and fat-adapted athletes, promising peak performance in long races or hot conditions. High sodium during intense, prolonged efforts (think … Read more