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Sodium

Joshuakilgore
Joshuakilgore Posts: 12 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Does too much sodium slow weightloss?

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  • ashliedelgado
    ashliedelgado Posts: 814 Member
    It can make you retain water, which can mask fat loss. But no, it does not hinder fat loss.
  • markrgeary1
    markrgeary1 Posts: 853 Member
    edited January 2017
    Other than water retention some folks have medical issues like hypertension, sodium can be a problem for us. If that's a problem check out the DASH diet.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I'm 500g over mfp's sodium goal today, so i can expect an unpleasant number on the scale tomorrow morning, but it's just water retention and it'll be gone by the next day.
  • bisky4
    bisky4 Posts: 12 Member
    Just ensure you are drinking A LOT of water if your sodium is high.
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