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Why do some athletes get sick from drinking too much water?

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Physiopathological, Epidemiological, Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects of Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia

doi:10.3390/jcm3041258
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What’s the bottom line?

Some athletes drink too much water during long races, which dilutes salt in their blood and makes their brain swell. This can cause headaches, confusion, or even seizures.

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Authors

Urso C, Brucculeri S, Caimi G