a question about sodium...

halimaiqbal00

im allowed 2500g of sodium daily but am always well under that amount. Today, for examole, I think I only hit 200 or so units which brings me quite alot under actually. This is a regular occurance. Anyone else consume alot less than their recommendation and is it somwthing i should be worried about?

MiamiKid305

you shoud try and get some more in, it will help keep your muscle's hydrated and save you from painful cramps, you will retain a little bit of water but that can easily shed off

abooth32

I'm the same, think its because I don't have much processed food. Does seem a lot doesn't it. Would welcome an experts advice as I do a lot of exercise and my legs always ache and I wondered if this was due to lack of salt but reluctant to add it into my diet until sure.

katevarner

You need some, but not 2500 mg unless you are eating a lot. You should try to get less than a mg per calorie as I understand the current US recommendations. My goal is 2000, but I try to stay under it. If you don't exercise, you only need about 180 mg per day, but sweating causes your needs to increase. I think it's agreed that you should try to get at least 500 mg, but that's a subject for debate in the US, and in Canada, I think the recommendation is much higher, 1500 mg minimum.

melaniecheeks

You're doing we'll if you're staying we'll blew those limits! Can't see your diary , just keep an eye n things that might not have their sodium recorded.

halimaiqbal00

i cook from scratch moreorless so all processed foods are out. I exercise with high intensity 4x a week so am sweating LOTS. Maybe Ill try upping it then