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Its not just a TikTok trend, everyone.
Naturally, though, TikTok has picked it up and sent the #saltwater trend skyrocketing.
I exercise roughly five times a week, enjoying activities likehot yogaandCrossFit, which means I sweat a lot.
Curious, I did some digging into the existing research.
Heres what has happened so far.
What is the salt water trend?
Salt helps with rehydration and maintaining electrolyte balance, Rolt explains.
Drinking water with a pinch of salt could even reduce muscle cramps, especially after intense physical activities.
After hot yoga, I can be immediately found guzzling cold water as I recover from the heat.
I also see many runners, especially long-distance ones, topping up with isotonic gels and drinks.
Could I save a whole lot of money by adding a pinch of salt to my water instead?
Heres what happened and what I learned when I tried it for two weeks.
Theresearchconsistently shows excessive sodium consumption is linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Thats really to assess how your body reacts; then, you could adjust to suit your preference.
Interestingly, Rolt says you shouldnt be able to taste it.
If you’re free to, youre probably using too much.
Refined table salt only contains sodium and chloride, lacking other minerals lost during the refining process.
I peed less (yes, really)
I drink alotof water and find myself peeing often.
Plus, Im neither diabetic nor pre-diabetic andincreased thirst can be a symptomof this.
To be honest, I wasnt expecting to feel any different.
Could I really be retaining water better?
Or hungover, let’s face it.
Rolt says adding unrefined salt to your water should be done strategically.
Is it good to add salt to your water?
Im pretty on top of my diet.
Without them, you might drink enough fluids but without retaining the nutrients you need.
Looking for other ways to boost hydration?
Weve tried some other trends below.
Heres what we thought of them.
Elena is a registered nutritional therapist and certified functional medicine practitioner atHealth Miro.
Jennie is a registered dietitian nutritionist atVegan Winswhere she provides dietary counseling services for US and UK audiences.
