Need some help with SODIUM

Rachiepie6

I know that sodium is bad for bloating and retaining water, but I know that it's good to help stop my muscles from cramping - my calves and arches cramp a fair bit in my swimming.

Does anyone know how to work out how much sodium I need?

Thanks in advance.

NB: Please don't bother with google it (I will when I get home), or tell me to see an expert or anything unhelpful.

lstnlondry

I believe you need potassium-like bananas

MîîśÊmÿłõü

when i used todo all my sports and while i was pregnant i has Several leg cramps, after seeing the doctor and while doing sports i saw a sports injury center i got told to buy Vitamin E tablets, and the cramps didnt stop, but the decreased from having 10 or more a day to only 2 or 3 sometimes none, dunno if that helps but thats what happened with me :flowerforyou:

SergeantSunshine_reused

1500-2300 is what i have learned in my nutrition courses at my uni :]
make sure you are getting your potassium! electrolyte balance is important

Rachiepie6

will look into vitamin e and potassium, thanks
i also take magnesium supplements, just need to start taking them more regularly!