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Is there evidence showing a person should consume table salt after a period of profuse swaeting?

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Dr. Veeraish Chauhan answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Typically: That advice is usually given to help you replace sodium that is lost in the sweat.

Answered 7/11/2013

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A member asked:

Is there evidence showing a person should consume table salt after a period of profuse swaeting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Veeraish Chauhan answered

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