Rahul Singh Rahul Singh Asked 6 months ago

Is sodium good for weight loss?

My gym trainer said we need some electrolytes for energy, especially if we sweat a lot during workouts. So, is sodium actually good for weight loss, or should I be careful with it? I'm a bit confused now.

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Ganga Prasad Ganga Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Nahi bhaiya, namak se vajan kam nahi hota hai. Jyada namak khane se sharir mein pani bhar jata hai aur sujan lagne lagti hai. Kam namak khaiye aur hara sabji khaiye, vahi thik rahega.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Definitely not. In fact, when I cut down on processed foods and lowered my sodium intake, I lost like 2 kgs of water weight in a single week. High sodium just makes you look bloated and puffy.

Suresh Tewari Suresh Tewari Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I tried a fad diet that recommended drinking saltwater for detox, and it severely spiked my blood pressure and damaged my kidneys. Please don't experiment with sodium or any strict diet without consulting a medical specialist.

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Hasmukh Patel Hasmukh Patel Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Excessive salt is never good for the body. Traditionally, we are told that simple, balanced meals are the key to health. Eating natural foods like cucumber or drinking warm water with a bit of lemon is much better than looking for shortcut remedies.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Sodium is essential for fluid balance, but it does not aid weight loss. Since excessive sodium can seriously impact blood pressure and renal health, you should get a regular metabolic panel done and consult a doctor before changing your diet.

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Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I ignored my constant bloating and kept eating high-sodium junk, thinking it was just normal weight. Later I realized it was fluid retention from high blood pressure. Please go get a proper health checkup done before trying any extreme weight loss diets.

Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Nope, quite the opposite actually! High sodium makes your body hold onto water like a sponge 🧽. So it can actually make the scale go up, not down!

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