When you’re exercising regularly on a high-protein, low-carb diet, hydration becomes even more crucial. Lower-carb diets mean you’re missing out on the hydration “boost” from carbs, where the word “hydrate” is actually part of “carbohydrate.” This often requires extra sodium to maintain balance, prevent cramping, and boost performance, especially since clean diets, without packaged foods,…
If you’re a law enforcement officer, proper hydration is imperative. Even a slight state of dehydration can “impair” your ability to think and perform. Dehydration can occur in less than 10 minutes and may cause muscle cramps, unnecessary fatigue, diminished strength, and can affect your performance under fire. Even at 1% dehydration, you lose much…