Sodium-How much is allowed?

[Zero V]

Alright I did a bit of a search, but most results were about contest prep and weight loss of BP issues and such.

My question is I know I am hitting plenty more than my 100% daily intake of sodium thanks to eating so much more for a bulk. Mostly because I can only afford cheap-middle priced stuff. I get no salt added green beans and such, but canned tuna and all that has alot of sodium.

Considering I have a 1-1.5 gallon a day water intake, will this cause any issues in the long run?

 

[Rodja]

Adequate water/potassium consumption will negate any potential negative sides. IMO, sodium consumption is horribly overrated unless you're hypertensive.

 

[Zero V]

Adequate water/potassium consumption will negate any potential negative sides. IMO, sodium consumption is horribly overrated unless you're hypertensive.

Thanks man. Not sure on my potassium, though I will check my multi's I am sure they have some. I wont eat bananas no more due to the fact I found out(3 week test) they ruin workouts for me and make me weak....duno why.

I didnt think so. What about if I ever run a PH since that will be funky with BP possibly.

 

[youngandfree]

Also you can get low sodium tuna, although it costs a bit more. Starkist has a "very low sodium chunk white" in a gold can. Has 30mg per serving I think, compared to normal chunk light in water in blue can that has I think more than 100mgs per serving. Also just make sure you don't add salt to your food if you are one to put 6-10 shakes on your plate.

But as stated above, if you stay properly hydrated, and you workout hard and sweat, you do need the sodium to replenish.

 

[Zero V]

Also you can get low sodium tuna, although it costs a bit more. Starkist has a "very low sodium chunk white" in a gold can. Has 30mg per serving I think, compared to normal chunk light in water in blue can that has I think more than 100mgs per serving. Also just make sure you don't add salt to your food if you are one to put 6-10 shakes on your plate.

But as stated above, if you stay properly hydrated, and you workout hard and sweat, you do need the sodium to replenish.

I dont salt my food personally. I had fresh ground pepper. But I try to make my food good enough to not need salt, or I ignore taste and understand it will be healthy for me. Too many panzies today who need flavor...hence why mcdonalds is so big.

 

[UKStrength]

...I wont eat bananas no more due to the fact I found out(3 week test) they ruin workouts for me and make me weak....duno why.

Bananas are plentiful in tryptophan, a precursor for serotonin (5-HT). Serotonin would make you feel sleepy as it's intrinsically associated with the parasympathetic nervous system.

Some people are sensitive to these types of foods, perhaps avoid bananas pre-workout and anytime you need to be 'awake' (they'll be great pre-bed for you btw).

I didnt think so. What about if I ever run a PH since that will be funky with BP possibly.

I certainly wouldn't go crazy with the sodium on PH/DS, but hypertensive issues are very much a user-specific issue. If hypertension and cardiovascular issues run in the family I'd be extra cautious but otherwise don't lose hair over it

 

[mDeezy]

+1 to rodja's post

as long as your blood pressure is normal you don't need to worry about going over your RDA. that's based on a 2k cal diet anyway.