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I used Thermotabs for the first time in a race yesterday and thought they worked great. I popped 2 tablets at 2 hours and then at 4 hours of a 6 hour 1/2 IM.
Is there a limit on how many or how much salt the body can replace during a race? What have your experiences been?
Thanks,
I take Succeed salt tabs at a rate of 1 every 1/2 hr if it is hot out and i every hr if not. I sweat a lot, and this helps me along with my sports drink and gels. It says 2 per hr is the limit.
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I use LavaSalts and do not exceed the label's recommendation. So far, so good.
I have been suffering from leg cramping for quiet some time now. I've tried Lava salt with my last half and disaster. I took the max two tablets per hour, and still cramped. I also took calcium, potassium and mag.
I am pretty certain it is salt related because I switched over to straight table salt (1/4 - 1/2 tablespoon) instead and within 20 minutes, the cramps subsided.
Does anyone know how long it takes to absorb the salt tables such as Thermotabs and Lava?
How much salt is in each tablet? I believe Thermotabs are 8% of DRV. Don't know the weight though...still trying to find out if there is a limit as to how much salt the body can handle.