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@semtex is correct. You're listening to bro science. Any extra potassium you're getting from supplements isn't going to balance out your sodium balance. Your kidneys are very good at maintaining electrolyte balances no matter how much you eat and take in. Only ways to get rid of salt are to stay hyrdrated and stop taking so much of it in! Exercise. Potassium ain't the answer, unless you're taking Lisinopril or a diuretic where you're losing too much of it in your urine. Are you cramping up when you exercise? See a doctor
Basically this.
Yeah breh in that water thread I was telling people I drink over 2 gallons of water a day easy.
I wasn't joking I go through 1 gallon at work before lunch.
I'm always dehydrated.
You can test your hydration by pinching some forearm skin, pulling it up, and letting it go.
If you can barely get enough skin to pinch and it snaps back fast, you need water.
If this is easy and it goes back into place smoothly, you're good.
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I usually aim to drink a gallon a day, I have gallons of distilled water at the crib that I drink from at work and home. It took me awhile to get into it because I used to date drinking water but I was gaining weight just off me not staying hydrated enough. Folks don't realize how damn important it is to stay hydrated.
