Sodium

[kunta]

I eat 2-3 cans of tuna a day, if i dropped it to one can of tuna a day would the drop in sodium be noticable in water retention?

 

[georgie24]

i dont think i can would be enough to notice a difference, at least with me remember 2 gallons of water will help

 

[kunta]

i drink about 1 gallon of water on days i workout and a little less on days i don't

 

[diamonddiceclay]

no-not much in 1 can

 

[kunta]

what if i'm consuming on average 2 a day?

 

[diamonddiceclay]

sodium from 1-3 cans of tuna won't hurt you

 

[Stryc-9]

If you're really concerned about sodium - why not give low-sodium tuna a try? I bought a few cans and didn't really notice a huge difference in taste.

Remember not to cut sodium TOO low....

 

[kunta]

what happens if you cut it too low?

 

[Stryc-9]

what happens if you cut it too low?

Well, it would actually be pretty hard to cut it too low....but...

Sodium is required for normal blood pressure, not to mention maintenance of blood volume....and it also contributes to the normal functioning of your muscles and nervous system....

You really only need to replenish the sodium that your body loses through perspiration, etc., and since most food naturally contains sodium - it shouldn't be a problem....