Some Unknowns about Sweat-Salt Loss

• Does a person who normally eats a low-salt diet lose a lot of salt when unacclimatized?
  • Probably not, as we have tremendous ability to conserve salt, but this takes 3-5 days to induce.
• Is the reduced salt excretion seen after acclimatization due to salt deficiency?
  • Probably not, as it occurs with salt replacement.
• Advice:
  • Don't choose the acclimatization period to start a low-salt diet.
  • If you are on a low-salt diet, moderate it while acclimatizing.
  • If you feel light-headed on standing, eat or drink more salty food.

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