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June 20, 2007
Research
Research
A recent study conducted by Georgetown University researchers, has found that endurance athletes may be exceeding water intake during prolonged or exerted exercise. Long distance runners, cyclists and triathletes could be over-hydrating to a point of intoxication due to excessive drinking of water or sports drinks, a potentially deadly condition known as exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH). Experts recommend mainly drinking water as needed to satisfy thirst to allow kidneys to function properly for appropriate fluid replacement as required by the body.