I exercise a lot. Tried everything. Biggest things are protein and electrolytes.

 

A bodybuilder told me he takes 1 teaspoon of salt pre workout.

 

Give it a try.

This cool weather you don't need as many electrolytes, now I'm taking 1 when it's humid i take 3-4, you can take too much if you eat thai food with all that salt in

3 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

This cool weather you don't need as many electrolytes, now I'm taking 1 when it's humid i take 3-4, you can take too much if you eat thai food with all that salt in

Yeah on hot days add more

10 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Yeah on hot days add more

also need to factor in if eating bananas and dates which are high in potassium 

35 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

I exercise a lot. Tried everything. Biggest things are protein and electrolytes.

 

A bodybuilder told me he takes 1 teaspoon of salt pre workout.

 

Give it a try.

I use salt in the food, and fresh coconut water and meat after training as well protein shake. If its very hot a also supplies with a Gatorade during trading closer to the end so I get the spike and not the crash. Gatorade not because it is smart, but because it taste and feels refreshing. 

 

Try salt in your morning protein shake with fruit 😉 and last, if you are going to get any benefit from salt as pre workout, you need to be on a level of an elite athlete where you maximize your performance. For normal guys normal salt in your diet and stay hydrated throughout the day is more important. 

 

Also make sure you get your target protein throughout the day is as well important. 

No problem for me. I do not do any training 555

Include creatinine in your blood tests, will tell you if your kidneys are ify and if they are follow up test is Cystatin C. My creatinine spiked because i was taking 3-4 electrolytes, plus salty thai food plus dates and bananas

2 minutes ago, Will Iam Not said:

No problem for me. I do not do any training 555

eating doesn't count as exercise

2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Include creatinine in your blood tests, will tell you if your kidneys are ify and if they are follow up test is Cystatin C. My creatinine spiked because i was taking 3-4 electrolytes, plus salty thai food plus dates and bananas

Maccy Ds ,KFC and beer do not contain electrolytes.

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

eating doesn't count as exercise

Depends on what you are eating and what follows.

5 minutes ago, Hummin said:

I use salt in the food, and fresh coconut water and meat after training as well protein shake. If its very hot a also supplies with a Gatorade during trading closer to the end so I get the spike and not the crash. Gatorade not because it is smart, but because it taste and feels refreshing. 

 

Try salt in your morning protein shake with fruit 😉 and last, if you are going to get any benefit from salt as pre workout, you need to be on a level of an elite athlete where you maximize your performance. For normal guys normal salt in your diet and stay hydrated throughout the day is more important. 

 

Also make sure you get your target protein throughout the day is as well important. 

just a word of caution if you are using protein powder. Most products are not regulated re harmful ingredients, even if they say otherwise. Do your resaech on this.

40 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

This cool weather you don't need as many electrolytes, now I'm taking 1 when it's humid i take 3-4, you can take too much if you eat thai food with all that salt in

What do you mean by 1, or 3-4? Those little sachets of salt & sugar you get in 7/11 for about Bht 10.

12 minutes ago, Des1 said:

just a word of caution if you are using protein powder. Most products are not regulated re harmful ingredients, even if they say otherwise. Do your resaech on this.

Using  quality products  I bring with me from Norway to Thailand. Cheaper in Norway than Thailand 

 

The brands Im using is ISO 9001 certification and GMP. But I also do buy Optimum Nutrition products in Thailand if I run out. 

 

27 minutes ago, Will Iam Not said:

What do you mean by 1, or 3-4? Those little sachets of salt & sugar you get in 7/11 for about Bht 10.

Yes from a pharmacy or 7 Eleven, depends how much you are sweating, when I'm cycling 100km and sweating a lot i need 3 usually. Now need just 1 when playing golf or cycling, Thai food has enough salt for non exercise 

14 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Using  quality products  I bring with me from Norway to Thailand. Cheaper in Norway than Thailand 

 

The brands Im using is ISO 9001 certification and GMP. But I also do buy Optimum Nutrition products in Thailand if I run out. 

 

Just checked regulations Import of sports nutrition to Thailand

 

Import Regulations: For the registration of food supplements in Thailand, the Thai FDA no longer accepts just the ISO 9001 certification alone; they now require more specific standards like ISO 22000, HACCP, or GMP certification for foreign manufacturers

2 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

1 teaspoon of salt pre workout.

Only, if you sweat a lot.

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Only, if you sweat a lot.

Salt is esssential for muscle contraction.

10 hours ago, Will Iam Not said:

Maccy Ds ,KFC do not contain electrolytes.

Neither contain sodium and potasium in their product ?

 

 

 

 

https://www.yourdictionary.com/articles/examples-electrolytes-purpose

 

 

Just now, Ralf001 said:

Neither contain sodium and potasium in their product ?

What is Salt? NaCl.

5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Yes from a pharmacy or 7 Eleven, depends how much you are sweating, when I'm cycling 100km and sweating a lot i need 3 usually. Now need just 1 when playing golf or cycling, Thai food has enough salt for non exercise 

How do you know when you need more electrolytes please?

We've been given some bad information in the past, based on anecdotal evidence only, that salt is bad for us, and that we need to reduce intake or face high blood pressure and heart attack.

 

Horsepucky!

 

Most of us living in Southeast Asia's climate need MORE salt than we get from our food!  I've been heavily salting my food for the past 15 years (when I first learned of the mistake), and I've been doing much better with high-movement activities.
And no... There are ZERO peer-reviewed studies that say too much salt leads to heart failure. My blood pressure is right at the 'normal range' for men my age, and always has been.

5 minutes ago, Will Iam Not said:

How do you know when you need more electrolytes please?

 The most accurate way is to get a blood test.

The most common way is trial and error. Get a bottle of daily electrolytes, take one a day, and see if you can notice a difference in various situations. If you have a varied, decent diet, and are not an active sports person, the chances are that just adding a bit more salt to your diet (if you live in a tropical climate) is all you need.

19 minutes ago, Will Iam Not said:

How do you know when you need more electrolytes please?

I know it during intense exercise, can even get leg cramps, sometimes fatigued when you shouldn't be. If you aren't doing much exercise the salt in thai food probably sufficient. Blood tests are available 

Never taken electrolytes, although I do use salt & MSG for seasoning for food.  Don't think anyone really needs, if they season their food properly when cooking.   Certainly tastes better, as most under season  their food, compared to restaurant offerings, and why restaurant food taste better to most folks.

 

Latest blood work ...

 

33 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

We've been given some bad information in the past, based on anecdotal evidence only, that salt is bad for us, and that we need to reduce intake or face high blood pressure and heart attack.

 

Horsepucky!

 

Most of us living in Southeast Asia's climate need MORE salt than we get from our food!  I've been heavily salting my food for the past 15 years (when I first learned of the mistake), and I've been doing much better with high-movement activities.
And no... There are ZERO peer-reviewed studies that say too much salt leads to heart failure. My blood pressure is right at the 'normal range' for men my age, and always has been.

 

Everything comes with moderation. Salt have been abused, so there is maybe something between and individually adjusted. The problem with health advises they are generalized advises, and media and popular science takes it out of proportion, and the readers really do not understand. 

Flame removed 

 

@Ralf001

 

 

Just now, scubascuba3 said:

I know it during intense exercise, can even get leg cramps, sometimes fatigued when you shouldn't be. If you aren't doing much exercise the salt in thai food probably sufficient. Blood tests are available 

Yeh, I shall go for a  blood test every day before any exercise. 555

7 hours ago, Will Iam Not said:

How do you know when you need more electrolytes please?

Fatigue or sore muscles

1 hour ago, Harrisfan said:

Fatigue or sore muscles

Thanks, I get those after a good J Arthur. 555