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Exercise physiology electrolyte management

  • US 9,421,226 B2
  • Filed: 07/18/2013
  • Issued: 08/23/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for maintaining electrolyte balance and hydration in a person habituated to strenuous physical exertion comprising:

  • a. assaying perspiration generated by the person under conditions of strenuous physical exertion to determinei. volume of perspiration as a function of duration of exertion; and

    ii. sodium content of the person'"'"'s perspiration during strenuous physical exertion;

    b. assigning the person to one of a plurality of groups of individuals, each group differing in the amount of sodium present in the perspiration during strenuous physical exertion of individuals assigned to that group; and

    c. providing to the person after a period of strenuous physical activity a rehydration solution designed for individuals assigned to the group to which the person is assigned;

    d. the rehydration solution being providedi. in an amount comprising from about 50 volume percent to about 125 volume percent of the amount of perspiration generated by the person over the time period;

    ii. said solution having from about 75 percent to about 125 percent by weight of the sodium content of the perspiration generated by the person over the time period; and

    iii. said solution having at least about 75 percent by weight of chloride compared to the chloride content of the perspiration generated by the person over the time period.

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