Triathletes, especially those racing longer distances, are often warned about low sodium levels in the blood - AKA hyponatremia. But hold off on the salt tabs! Dr. Stacy Sims explains why they're not the solution for exercise-associated hyponatremia, plus the strategies that actually work.
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