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Salt Tablets?

  • 09-12-2014 10:38PM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 975 ✭✭✭


    Is there such a thing? Or has electrolyte tablets replaced the idea of a pure salt replacement after a run? Tried a few shops around Dublin and London, but it seems Saltstick etc have replaced the notion of such ordinary salt tablets.

    Anyone? Any recommendations on replacements?
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 418 ✭✭robnet77


    electrolyte tablets contain all minerals your body need, not just salt, they're much better than just salt in my opinion, although I'm not sure "plain salt" tablets actually contain salt?
    Anyways I would stick to electrolytes (which include magnesium, potassium, etc.)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,147 ✭✭✭rom


    The edge Cork seemed to have them in stock.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    These are the ones I use:

    http://www.ultramarathonrunningstore.com/Succeed-S-CAPS-Electrolyte-Capsules-p/succeedscaps.htm

    I have read plenty about how salt (sodium, that is) isn't useful during running but my personal experiences differ. They do alleviate cramping and seem to work particularly well on hot days. Maybe it's a placebo effect but I don't think so (and even if it is, they still make a difference).


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    uvox wrote: »
    a pure salt replacement after a run?

    Anyone? Any recommendations on replacements?
    Try saxa.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,008 ✭✭✭barryoneill50


    ultraman1 wrote: »
    Try saxa.

    :pac:


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