Sodium is vital to maintaining
proper blood volume.
According to Certified Specialist in Sports Nutrition, Nina Anderson, «trace minerals are very important because they assist in restoring blood volume and the blood sugar levels that are necessary for enzymatic reactions that promote
proper blood volume.»
Mineral replacement is essential to restore
proper blood volume.
It also regulates the delicate balance of fluids in your body, helping to maintain
a proper blood volume and blood pressure.
Not exact matches
Hydrating with
proper electrolytes during exercise helps athletes maintain a higher
blood volume, which in turn keeps body temperature and heart rate from rising during prolonged exercise.
It helps maintain
blood volume,
proper heart rate,
blood flow in the skin to dissipate excess heat, and to prevent body temperature from rising too high, among other functions.
This means focusing on the
proper ratio of water and electrolytes, especially Sodium (principally as salt / NaCl) so as to maintain
proper blood plasma
volume so the body can perform optimally and cool itself.