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Plasma sodium concentration remained stable throughout exercise.
Maintaining stable plasma sodium levels may be crucial for hydration strategies during exercise.
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Plasma [Na+] remained stable throughout exercise (133-138 mEq·l-1).
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The study design includes precise measurements of plasma sodium.
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EFFECT OF INGESTING VARYING CONCENTRATIONS OF SODIUM ON FLUID BALANCE DURING EXERCISE 350
John A. Hawley et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 1996
DOI 10.1097/00005768-199605001-00350
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