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Does long term severe salt restriction enhance athletic performance?

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Asked by: Joshua Wildfang

Does peeing a lot lower sodium?

You Drink Too Much Water

You get 20-30% of water from foods, and more from other beverages. It may seem obvious, but too much water will make you pee more. That could lower the salt in your blood to unhealthy levels.

Do you pee out sodium?

If you have too much sodium, your kidneys absorb it and clear it from your body through urine. But if you have kidney damage, your kidneys may not be able to remove the sodium the way they should. Eating foods with too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure.