EnergeticLeo
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Hi I was wondering if anyone follows Matt Stone's Eat for Heat model?
As I understand it, he's basically saying that for proper metabolic rate, the blood must be sufficiently concentrated with sugar, salt and other things, and that the urine concentration roughly reflects the blood concentration. If you drink too much water, the blood concentration and metabolic rate drops.
He suggested the use of a "refractometer" (which measures in % brix) to periodically measure urine concentration. On his blog he has mentioned a urine "brix" of 3 - 4%, which may vary between individuals. Below 2-3% suggests overhydration and a need to eat something salty+sugary with minimum fluid.
Also does anyone have more information on what a normal urine concentration / osmolarity should be?
As I understand it, he's basically saying that for proper metabolic rate, the blood must be sufficiently concentrated with sugar, salt and other things, and that the urine concentration roughly reflects the blood concentration. If you drink too much water, the blood concentration and metabolic rate drops.
He suggested the use of a "refractometer" (which measures in % brix) to periodically measure urine concentration. On his blog he has mentioned a urine "brix" of 3 - 4%, which may vary between individuals. Below 2-3% suggests overhydration and a need to eat something salty+sugary with minimum fluid.
Also does anyone have more information on what a normal urine concentration / osmolarity should be?
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