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How Much Salt Per Day for a Runner?

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The American Heart Association recommends that most healthy adults consume 2,000 to 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, but for an endurance runner, these general guidelines are often insufficient. The amount of salt a runner needs varies dramatically based on factors like sweat rate, intensity, duration, and environmental conditions.