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Coaching Association of Canada - Sport Nutrition Tip of the Month - September 2009

Hyponatremia

Hyponatremia is the technical term used to describe low sodium levels in the blood. Although rare, this condition can occur in healthy, active individuals. Left untreated hyponatremia can result in severe nausea, vomiting, disorientation, and possibly even death.
This month’s Sport Nutrition Tip of the Month “Hyponatremia” explains the cause of hyponatremia, its symptoms, the factors that increase one’s risk, and methods of prevention.
To read this article and access our sport nutrition resource site for other nutrition tip sheets in the areas of vitamins and minerals, long distance travel, fluids, gaining weight, losing weight, and dietary supplements, please visit our site at: http://www.coach.ca/eng/nutrition/index.cfm.

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