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    2006
    High Quality

    Sodium supplementation is not required to maintain serum sodium concentrations during an Ironman triathlon

    Hew-Butler TD, Sharwood K, Collins M, Speedy D, Noakes T

    Published in British Journal of Sports Medicine

    Key Findings

    Randomised sodium tablets did not change post-race serum sodium versus placebo or no supplementation in 413 triathletes.

    Conclusions

    Ad libitum sodium supplementation was not necessary to preserve serum sodium concentrations.

    Related Health Concerns

    Hyponatremia

    Study Details

    Year:2006
    Quality Score:7/10

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