An estimated 77 % of U.S. consumers»
sodium intake comes from processed and prepared foods.3 As consumers
become increasingly aware of how much
sodium they consume and the potential health risks, convenient low -
sodium options have added appeal.
Well, simply put, for short exercise duration this is indeed often the best
option - plain old water is absolutely adequate to hydrate during a typical weight lifting session, short set of sprints, or short distance run in moderate temperatures.During longer duration activity, however, it
becomes important to take in compounds OTHER than water that are lost, which includes the aforementioned
sodium, as well as carbohydrates to fuel continued activity.