SODIUM

[Drbnmi]

Why do I hear from bodybuilders to limit your sodium consumption even when your not getting ready for a contest.

 

[fuckboy]

good question i would like to know to?

 

[sadie]

Why do I hear from bodybuilders to limit your sodium consumption even when your not getting ready for a contest.

sodium will make for water retention whether you are precomp or not.. will also raise your bp for this reason... on cycle.. that can be dangerous since some things already cause retention and high bp.. its best to limit sodium to keep all that in check

 

[Drbnmi]

Why is it bad to retain water if your not dieting. I thought your muscles were stronger with more water in them and less likely to be injured. Also, I read you would have to consume blocks of salt for it to affect your BP.

 

[sadie]

Why is it bad to retain water if your not dieting. I thought your muscles were stronger with more water in them and less likely to be injured. Also, I read you would have to consume blocks of salt for it to affect your BP.

too much water (pitting edema) has can cause alot of issues other then to your looks

What is edema?

Edema is observable swelling from fluid accumulation in body tissues. Edema most commonly occurs in the feet and legs, where it is referred to as peripheral edema. The swelling is the result of the accumulation of excess fluid under the skin in the spaces within the tissues. All tissues of the body are made up of cells and connective tissues that hold the cells together. This connective tissue around the cells and blood vessels is known as the interstitium. Most of the body's fluids that are found outside of the cells are normally stored in two spaces; the blood vessels (as the "liquid" or serum portion of your blood) and the interstitial spaces (not within the cells). In various diseases, excess fluid can accumulate in either one or both of these compartments.

The body's organs have interstitial spaces where fluid can accumulate. An accumulation of fluid in the interstitial air spaces (alveoli) in the lungs occurs in a disorder called pulmonary edema. In addition, excess fluid sometimes collects in what is called the third space, which includes cavities in the abdomen (abdominal or peritoneal cavity - called "ascites") or in the chest (lung or pleural cavity - called "pleural effusion"). Anasarca refers to the severe, widespread accumulation of fluid in the all of the tissues and cavities of the body at the same time

 

[sadie]

Why is it bad to retain water if your not dieting. I thought your muscles were stronger with more water in them and less likely to be injured. Also, I read you would have to consume blocks of salt for it to affect your BP.

it isnt the salt directly that will mess with blood pressure it is the water retention due to salt intake

 

[0o0o0o]

Its just one of those things that is a basic health guide line, a lot of foods are high in it, there is only a certain amount you need that's it

more than you need is not good on your circulatory system