Faq Fitness Podcast

In this episode, we talk about salt, electrolytes, and why you should be taking a serious look at your daily levels. We also address the endurance myth of salt consumption, the history,the genes associated with sodium, and why certain demographics need to pay more attention to their levels than others. Try one of our online programs: Here! Contact us: faqfitnesspodcast@gmail.com Add us on IG Parker Chuck   Show notes   Yanonami Indians in Brazillian rainforests still maintain ancient dietary patterns and consume less than 500mg/day The CDC estimates that the average American consumes 3,436 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day - far more than the maximum recommendation of 2,300 mg Salt became important when humans transitioned from eating, plants, fruits, bugs to using tools to hunt. Salt was important in the preservation of food. In modern times salt in higher concentration suppresses the bitterness of processed foods. 70%-80% of the sodium in U.S. diets comes not from the salt