Sodium and retaining water

[serbyte]

Where does sodium make you retain water skin, fat, muscle, or a combination?

How about Creatine, is it only in the muscle?

What can I do to minimize bloat from sodium besides drink alot of water?

 

[Stryc-9]

Beyond eating less sodium, nothing. I wouldn't worry about it as long as you're drinking plenty of water.

Don't confuse the water retention associated with sodium and the cell volumization that occurs with creatine. Creatine allows more intracellular water to be stored, whereas the bloat associated with excess sodium is extracellular.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

drink lots of water, keep your potassium high. That will help flush out extra water from sodium.

 

[ZKaudio]

it's the ratio of sodiumotassium that you want to watch to control water bloat.

 

[Babyfaced Assassin]

what would u eat to keep potassium high?
Bananas?

 

[MissChris]

Excellent sources of potassium (>400MG)

• Avocado (1/2 medium)
• Banana (1 medium)
• Cantaloupe (1 cup)
• Lima beans (1/2 cup)
• Milk (1 cup)
• Nectarine (1 large)
• Orange juice (1 cup)
• Potato (1 medium)
• Prune juice (3/4 cup)
• Spinach (1/2 cup cooked)
• Tomato juice (1 cup)

Good sources (200MG to 400MG)

• Beans (1/2 cup dry)
• Blackberries (1 cup)
• Brussels sprouts (1/2 cup)
• Cherries (15)
• Fish (3 oz)
• Lentils (1/2 cup)
• Meat (3 oz)
• Orange (1 medium)
• Poultry (3 oz)
• Strawberries (1 cup sliced)
• Tomato (1 medium)

Also, there's that Morton "Lite" salt that is half iodized salt and half potassium chloride, although I'm not sure how effective it is as a supplement -- does anyone know? It tastes pretty good though, better than "No Salt" or other zero-sodium substitutes.

 

[anthrax]

eat less processed food, less soda, no canned tuna, beff jerky and drink plenty water and sodium bloating should not be an issue

veggies and fruit will help you decrease sodium effects (they are rich in potassium

potassium pills could also help

 

[Musmar]

Excellent sources of potassium (>400MG)

• Avocado (1/2 medium)
• Banana (1 medium)
• Cantaloupe (1 cup)
• Lima beans (1/2 cup)
• Milk (1 cup)
• Nectarine (1 large)
• Orange juice (1 cup)
• Potato (1 medium)
• Prune juice (3/4 cup)
• Spinach (1/2 cup cooked)
• Tomato juice (1 cup)

Good sources (200MG to 400MG)

• Beans (1/2 cup dry)
• Blackberries (1 cup)
• Brussels sprouts (1/2 cup)
• Cherries (15)
• Fish (3 oz)
• Lentils (1/2 cup)
• Meat (3 oz)
• Orange (1 medium)
• Poultry (3 oz)
• Strawberries (1 cup sliced)
• Tomato (1 medium)

Also, there's that Morton "Lite" salt that is half iodized salt and half potassium chloride, although I'm not sure how effective it is as a supplement -- does anyone know? It tastes pretty good though, better than "No Salt" or other zero-sodium substitutes.

Great info, thanks bro!

 

[anthrax]

I have tried the low sodium salt (less sodium, more potassium)

it sucks

I'd rather take less real sodium that use large amount of this ersatz

 

[PinkPanther]

Does eating a lot of canned vegetables have a big impact on the amount of sodium and water retention? I eat a ton of canned vegetables just because they are quick and easy...should I be switching to frozen, or doesn't it make that much of a difference??

 

[Mr.X]

Does eating a lot of canned vegetables have a big impact on the amount of sodium and water retention? I eat a ton of canned vegetables just because they are quick and easy...should I be switching to frozen, or doesn't it make that much of a difference??

Most canned foods are loaded w/ sodium and/or preservatives that allow for actual PH imbalance in the stomach and water-retention. If you eat enough of the canned foods, it will become a problem w/ sub-q water.

Mr.X

 

[anthrax]

Frozen vegetables have no added sodium

it is much better than canned food

 

[Dougly]

As far as water retention is concerned, how much sodium is too much during a given day?

 

[borg4902]

Does the tuna in a pouch have a lot of water in it?

 

[Mr.X]

Does the tuna in a pouch have a lot of water in it?

It has a bit of water in it, not too much, but it DOES have sodium.

Mr.X

 

[Dougly]

Would rinsing and draining a can of salmon help cut some sodium?

 

[Mr.X]

Would rinsing and draining a can of salmon help cut some sodium?

It would help, but you'll still have the sodium that is in the meat - almost being marinadet in the salt.

Mr.X