The Claim
In young men, plasma sodium concentration decreases slightly (by approximately 1 mEq/L) during glycogen depletion induced by indigestible carbohydrate, but not during glycogen recovery, indicating that the type of carbohydrate may affect electrolyte balance independently of hydration status.
What the research says
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When young guys eat certain carbs that their body can't digest, their blood sodium dips a little bit — but only when they're using up stored energy, not when they're refilling it. This suggests the kind of carb they eat might affect their body's salt balance, even if they're drinking the same amount of water.
See the scientific wording
Plasma sodium concentration decreases slightly (by ~1 meq/L) in young men during glycogen depletion with indigestible carbohydrate, but not during glycogen recovery, suggesting that carbohydrate type may influence electrolyte balance independent of hydration status.
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