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Why is sweat so salty and is this a good way to eliminate salt from your body?
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Sweat: Sweating is a normal biological process that your body goes through when you are too hot. Sweat contains a number of compounds besides water, including salt. Salt plays a number of roles in the perspiration process and is an important component in regulating wellness.
Answered 3/26/2013
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