Inappropriate timing of salt intake increases the risk of heat-related illness: An observational study.

ABSTRACT: The importance of salt intake in preventing heat-related illness (HRI) is well established, however, the specific method of ingestion has not been sufficiently studied. This study, therefore, aimed to investigate the optimal timing of salt intake to prevent HRI during hot outdoor work. We recruited 28 healthy male firefighters working at a fire department in Japan. They were provided a questionnaire to complete before and after receiving training in the summer season. We assessed their salt intake as before, during, and after training or none. In addition, they completed a brief self-administered diet history questionnaire to evaluate their daily salt and alcohol intake. HRI was determined through subjective and objective symptoms listed in the questionnaire, and environmental data were ob

SUBMITTER: Kakamu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10760686 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature