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Football players sweat more than athletes in other big sports, losing over a liter of fluid per hour, so they need to drink more to stay hydrated during games and practice.
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Normative data for sweating rate, sweat sodium concentration, and sweat sodium loss in athletes: An update and analysis by sport
Cross-Sectional Study
Human
2019 OctThe study found that football players sweat the most, just like the claim says, and that they and endurance athletes need more careful hydration plans.
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