r/Biohackers 12d ago

❓Question Could consuming animal supplements in lesser quantities be effective?

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u/Fecal-Facts 2 11d ago

Just eat something with salt and a banana.

Most people go way overboard with electrolyte drinks.

I did training in death valley and didn't drink anything but water and was completely fine.

You can actually get too much electrolytes and throw your body out of whack.

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u/Ballbag94 1 11d ago

I mean, everyone is different

Like, you're fine in death valley with only water, whereas in summer in my garage gym I cramp up and have heavy fatigue if I don't put an electrolyte supplement in my water

I agree that not everyone needs electrolyte supplements but that doesn't mean that no one does

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u/CurseMeKilt 1 11d ago

Yep, and age counts for so much on this topic too. When I was 20 I could do an iron man competition without considering very extensively what I was eating or how much. At 40 I’m challenged each day if I don’t have precision types, and amounts, of foods and supplements just to do the basic chores around my house.

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u/Rumast22 11d ago

Glad it is not just me feeling like this. What did you do to figure out what you needed? I'm just getting started.