[pct-l] Electrolytes

[J J at Ridge Trail]

Greetings Steve et al,

You're right, Steve. Response to electrolyte levels is individual. And it requires serious attention for some of us, whatever our responses.

I can get very hyponatremic (severe electrolyte deficiency) in hot weather while hiking. And my solution is to be able to respond quickly when I see a problem. It is especially important for me to keep a fairly wide range of electrolytes available for quick ingestion.

Walk well,
Jim Keener ( J J )
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On Dec 24, 2009, at 10:34 AM, Steve McAllister wrote:

> My own experience:
> I was traveling with a group in which the leader kept stressing the
> need for sodium as it was in the high 90's, full sun exposure and near
> 100% humidity.
> 
> Two people ended up going to the hospital from heat issues at the end
> of the day. They were both drinking Gatoraid and taking
> potasium/sodium capsules.
> I was on a low sodium diet and others didn't increase there salt
> intake and never had problems.
>