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How much sodium should I take in each day!!
As a bodybuilder, how much sodium should I take in each day?
A: Sodium restriction for bodybuilders is overrated. A bodybuilder may need to severely restrict salt intake shortly before a contest, prior to a photo shoot or when he otherwise must display a peak physique for a few days.
Once the body adapts to lower sodium levels, it will return to its normal level of fluid balances. This means that severely restricting sodium won't have much positive influence on your appearance in the long run. It may, in fact, make it worse. By establishing a low threshold of sodium, you run the risk of looking bloated if you consume even a moderate amount over that limit.
On the other hand, don't overconsume sodium, either. This can elevate blood pressure and create problems with fluid balance, making you appear bloated.
Here are some guidelines.
Try to keep your daily total sodium intake between 1,000 and 3,000 milligrams (mg).
Avoid high-sodium processed foods, such as canned soups. Look for lower-sodium options with no more than 300 mg per serving.
Feel free to salt otherwise low-sodium foods, such as eggs, potatoes, fresh meat and vegetables, but don't go wild with the salt shaker. We estimate that an average dash of salt may contain 100-200 mg of sodium. One quarter teaspoon of salt contains almost 600 mg of sodium.
As a bodybuilder, how much sodium should I take in each day?
A: Sodium restriction for bodybuilders is overrated. A bodybuilder may need to severely restrict salt intake shortly before a contest, prior to a photo shoot or when he otherwise must display a peak physique for a few days.
Once the body adapts to lower sodium levels, it will return to its normal level of fluid balances. This means that severely restricting sodium won't have much positive influence on your appearance in the long run. It may, in fact, make it worse. By establishing a low threshold of sodium, you run the risk of looking bloated if you consume even a moderate amount over that limit.
On the other hand, don't overconsume sodium, either. This can elevate blood pressure and create problems with fluid balance, making you appear bloated.
Here are some guidelines.
Try to keep your daily total sodium intake between 1,000 and 3,000 milligrams (mg).
Avoid high-sodium processed foods, such as canned soups. Look for lower-sodium options with no more than 300 mg per serving.
Feel free to salt otherwise low-sodium foods, such as eggs, potatoes, fresh meat and vegetables, but don't go wild with the salt shaker. We estimate that an average dash of salt may contain 100-200 mg of sodium. One quarter teaspoon of salt contains almost 600 mg of sodium.
