title: The ergogenics of fluid and electrolyte balance.
abstract: Fluid and electrolyte balance within a fairly narrow range is a requirement for human life. Athletes, particularly endurance athletes, routinely stress their bodies to the point of altering fluid and electrolyte levels. In some cases, significant fluctuations can lead to deterioration in performance and even the athlete's health. The body's physiologic response to such fluctuations of fluid and electrolyte levels is complex and not completely understood. This article examines how the body copes with changes in fluid and electrolyte balance and how these changes may be minimized via replacement to sustain athletic performance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopedics, Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, University of Kentucky, K308 Kentucky Clinic, 740 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536, USA. rhosey@email.uky.edu <rhosey@email.uky.edu>
authors.forename: Robert G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Hosey
authors.forename: James L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Glazer
mesh_terms: D001833:Body Temperature Regulation / Q000502:physiology; D003681:Dehydration / Q000503:physiopathology; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D012982:Sodium, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology*; D013546:Sweating / Q000502:physiology; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance / Q000502:physiology*; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D012982:Sodium, Dietary