THE 411 ON SWEAT, SALT AND PERFORMANCE.

WHAT IS SALT?

f you did any basic chemistry at school, you’ll probably know that salt is made up of two particles: sodium and chloride, both electrolytes. Once in your body, sodium helps to regulate the amount of water in your cells and your blood. Too little water and you can become dehydrated which can affect performance on and off the bike. But too much water and you can develop hyponatremia which occurs when your cells swell,