Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Perform 'n Win

> I think the directions to put it in water are stupid when they'll eat it
> free choice.

Nope, not stupid at all.  Before any concentrated substance leaves the
stomach and moves into the small intestine to be absorbed, it has to be
diluted.  If the required fluid comes sloshing down the throat along with
the salt, then it all moves on down the line that much quicker.  If the body
has to use it's own 'onboard' fluids via gastric juices, saliva, etc, then
there's a delay, as well as potential detriment if onboard supplies are
already decreased.  So getting electrolytes down along with water is
**always** ideal---it's just that sometimes you don't have that option.  If
you do, use it.

Susan G



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