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Sodium question

borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2005/01/05, 10:50 AM I have read on these forums several times it is best to avoid sodium, but I was never sure why. I know your body needs sodium to survive and I know that too much sodium can be very unhealthy, those are in the extemes though. What is the major reason to avoid sodium? -------------- Lift. Eat. Rest. Gain. ~Brad~
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/01/05, 11:33 AM I am not a big fan of avoiding sodium unless you have pre-existing problems. The media again in their infinite wisdom overdid the "scare" and was wrong. On the other hand, I would not go overboard and add more, there is plenty of sodium(in favor of stripped potassium through processing) in most foods. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2005/01/05, 01:45 PM Thats good to know. I always love putting sea salt on my eggs but recently had been avoiding it for said reasons. Thanks for clearing that up. -------------- Lift. Eat. Rest. Gain. ~Brad~
DX14AG Posts: 1,055 Joined: 2004/07/22	2005/01/05, 03:08 PM The major reason for avoiding sodium is that your blood pressure could rise. DX
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/01/05, 07:54 PM If you do use extra salt, sea salt would be the way to go. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com