5 Signs You Might Be A Salty Sweater

[@EnjoyingTheArts]

I literally have salt crystals all over my face after a run or hike. It is insane.

[@benlikeswave1773]

Same

[@Wolverine679]

You are eating too much salt or you are not drinking water

[@rafilone5892]

Same for me

[@icezelm8109]

Same here

[@VKG655]

Basically what this means is that you are sweating salt and it is showing on your skin. This tends to happen to those who consume more water than salt in their diets.

[@liqurmeup]

I am a salty sweater and this makes sense. My time in the armed forces was rough at PT times. I would recover slowly and doing exercises in the heat was killer. I always felt sick and dead afterwords. I wish I would have know this then.

[@gabegd23]

I started taking Salt Stick capsules before and during runs and it was a real game changer for me. I live in NC where it's humid and warm for much of the year and I routinely come home crusted with salt on my face and arms. Switching from water to Tailwind to hydrate during long runs also made a difference.

[@Aj33_]

Gabe G do salt sticks pills help stop the salty sweat?

[@markrskinner]

My video has arrived. Especially stinging eyes.

[@FirstNameLastName000]

Mark Skinner I feel the same way

[@moosestubbings1853]

Try an Adidas running hat The brim drips the sweat 4-5" away from your eyes,lol it looks like a coffee perculator dripping once you get going

[@grayrider8846]

Great video! I'm a salty sweater, I made a homemade hydration juice using salt, molasses, coconut water, lemon juice and tart cherry juice. So far it's working great. Thanks again. Coach

[@TheRunExperience]

Sounds great!

[@darksilver666]

@Grayrider , please share recipe

[@backstraps4me]

Heavy salty sweater. Cramps also related to this. Getting it dialed in a little closer using 1 scoop of Tailwind with 1 Nunn tablet in 20 once bottles. Thanks for video.

[@craigfamilymusic2728]

I hadn't even thought about some of these things, because I'm not particularly susceptible to cramping. Maybe just because I'm only at 10 miles on my long run. But they all fit to some degree. I don't really feel nauseous during most hot workouts, but I'll have a terrible headache for the rest of the day if I don't replace my electrolytes. This even applies to doing yard work during the hot part of a summer day. And I have been craving salty foods more than usual, especially tortilla chips. I never salt my food, so this one seemed strange. This is all very interesting. Thanks for the video!

[@Marktburgess]

So so so helpful. 5/5 so comforting as well and helps me to plan better than I have been. Living in a hot humid environment for much of the year isn't going to help though!!!

[@TheRunExperience]

Thanks, Mark!

[@allid4283]

I am a very salty sweater... I have all of those! I've been doing a Tbsp of Molasses, some salt, and magnesium in a pint of water after every run and with that salt, which I've more recenrky added, makes me feel sooo much better! Thanks for the video, loved it!

[@safiad5361]

I never thought about being a "salty sweater" but now that I come to think of it, I sweat loads even during the winter (which is quite cold where I live), my sweat does burn when it gets in my eyes and I often have like some powdery substance all over my forhead after a hard run. But I never ever have cravings for salty food though!

[@sweetiemcgee]

I'm definitely 5/5 as well and definitely caused by my genetics. I always look like I jumped in a pool after every training run. After every marathon, I suffer from 2 big whammies: cramps (from sweating so much) and hyponatremia (from drinking too much water to make up for the sweat). What a vicious cycle. I supplement with electrolyte drinks and electrolyte tablets, but it's sometimes not enough. I had hoped the video would be more comprehensive to address my particular problem.

[@greenkidd529]

Same here I'm worried it could be cystic fibrosis but I don't want to hear any bad news

[@moosestubbings1853]

I found that foods rich in zinc and copper actually enhance your heat tolerance and balances the electrolytes in our blood stream #Walnuts #Pecans #Spinach #Chickpeas #Oysters theres more

[@theadventuresofelizabethma2661]

Omg I’m a salty sweater! This explains why I get so ill running for a short period of time in the heat, and it doesn’t even have to be that hot. I could barely get through training last summer because I would have what I thought was borderline heat stroke. Now I see it was probably electrolyte depletion!

[@refatrabadi6656]

I think you missed the part about So what to do about it , or did I miss something ?

[@davidg5704]

I'm definitely a salty sweater. When I wear a black t shirt it dries with white lines. It also burns my eyes too. Is there a way to test your personal electrolytes to make sure they are balanced. I only use Himalayan salt. I also supplement with potassium citrate with my Bcaas.

[@jainnehul]

I sweat a lot during my running sessions. I lose atleast 700grams of water weight after doing a 10k. I do feel dizzy after but never realised it could be because of salt and other electrolytes. Thank you for this video, now i have an idea what i could change. I am going for my first half Marathon in 10 days. Will change my hydration supplies accordingly .

[@heatherstevenson7967]

I am definitely a salty sweater - my running coach told me to wear a hat to help keep my sweat from dripping and burning my eyes. Seems to work!

[@FirstNameLastName000]

I get sick all summer working outside in extreme heat and humidity like I can't even function -- other people are just like absolutely fine -- I definitely am going to salt up this year!

[@Bolastristes68]

I'm a salty sweater. I can't run without a headband (my eyes sting so much). by the end of a long run in warm temperature , I'm all crusty. this is not only a problem for my eyes but also for chafing is some private parts. I take water with salt pills during long trail runs (4 hours and over). Ratio 2-2.5 liters of water to 1 pill.

[@edgarbleikur1929]

This. Succinct and to the point.

[@Aj33_]

Should I start taking salt stick capsules to help prevent salty sweat because I play basketball if front of hundreds of people I can’t have white salty sweat on my face that’s embarrassing

[@ihoop1888]

Exactly bro

[@busbystandup1337]

Take potassium twice a day and you won't have salt stains anymore. You lose potassium in your sweat too... and if you're low on potassium you become hyper sensitive to salt and end up with salt stains. I sweat even if I'm not working out, and if I sweat a lot (which I usually do), I'll have to change my shirt because of all the salt stains. I started taking 300mg of daily potassium supplements and my salt stains went away in a day. Now I can soak my shirt with sweat during a heavy work out, and there are no salt stains when it dries. Also, my blood pressure dropped 20 points to 109/68.

[@TheRunExperience]

The balance of potassium and sodium is super important! You sweat out all types of salts when you sweat so looking at magnesium and calcium is important too. We would suggest eating more foods with potassium too so you are getting it from natural sources. You have great insight!

[@kylelassiter1044]

I had a sports doctor tell me "you are an excess Sodium excretor" and that is why my eyes burned for a couple of days if I got sweat in my eyes. Thank you for putting this info out as I did not know it until later in life than I wished I had.

[@krischanh]

i came here searching for the answer why my shorts has a white stain lines from the sweat eversince i do workouts, it comes out the first sign that im really a salty sweater, but i think its not only salt calcium as well

[@VKG655]

As per research you are sweating salt and it is showing on your skin. This tends to happen to those who consume more water than salt in their diets.

[@karinaniskanen1386]

Very interesting, I do have some of these signs. If I feel a bit faint and nauseous after training I pour some regular table salt in the palm of my hand and lick it up, then I feel better almost immediately...

[@andileshabangu9837]

is it bad to be salty swearter what are the dangers

[@sol029]

Check, check, check, check and check. Guess I'm a salty sweater. 🥵

[@Bravetowers]

Hello I love this channel. Do you have a video on probiotics? Why to use them, who should and when to take them? Thank you!

[@TheRunExperience]

Yes, we do! Probiotics For Runners - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWPckJ5-oaZnnas

[@IronWill]

Yep, I get loads of white marks when I do a long session! I drink loads of electrolytes though, so I am usually OK :)

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Coach Elizabeth with you’re bloopers you’re so funny 🤣

[@SGR_Felix]

I've been noticing crystals for years now...I thought twas sand...I just tasted it...and it isn't... It's salt

[@stamps4fungin]

I don't run but I'm a Senior that has almost had fainting spells several times when in the sun doing an activity- on a tour, etc. This last time I came close to vomiting. Salt tablets?

[@bengtsall]

Thanks for another great vid 👍😎

[@bobsoljen3799]

I am Salty Sweater Maam when I exercise my sweat turns into powder like iodized salt

[@plusrien12]

Oh my

[@Aj33_]

How do I prevent it every time I sweat it salty and white it’s embarrassing will coconut water help stop the salty sweat

[@kobe2239]

Rite I need to know

[@jeancater1388]

I thought I was and I answered yes to each question.

[@michaelyblam]

I am an EXTREMELY heavy sweater (For example, riding indoor for an hour with moderate power means I need to change 3 to 5 t-shirts completely soaked) but I am not sure if my sweat is salty. I understand that much sodium might be lost along with traces of potassium, magnesium, calcium other minerals. What should I know and do to make sure I have the optimal or correct balance of all the electrolytes? This has been a burning question of mine for too long!

[@Milo19970]

I workout 5 days a week and I noticed that my sweat is only extra salty in the summer. During the winter I sweat a lot as well during a workout, being a big guy. But its just like water almost.

[@shortslips7750]

Mine too salty sweater and white mark on my clothes. I don't what's problems is going on to my health.

[@DaveEdmondson]

im not a runner but im a carpenter and i work in the heat here in Australia. i wear a tool vest and i have salt stains coming through my shirt and through the vest, i drink alkaline water all day, but it still does not stop the salty sweat, by the end of the day my shirt looks like a snow man in the middle of summer. I also get dizzy or feel light headed when i bend over and get up to quickly during the summer months, not so much in the winter months. Maybe i should try an electrolight drink during the day, any recommendations? I sometimes work up to 11hrs a day depending on work load, so you can imagine the sweat loss. I have always worried that my excessive salt loss is a health condition.

[@randomdude_2000]

I'm the weirdest sweater, it all comes out of my face and back, almost none on my legs and nothing at all from my feet and I have almost no foot odour.I get a build-up of salt gunk on my forehead after sweating I can literally scrape it off and make a paste lol but I never feel faint or ill working out and I used to do long-distance running. everyone is different

[@daglobe]

soooooo helpful ‼️

[@kevinporter7752]

I fit 4 of those 5 signs. BUT, I love running in the heat and humidity. I still think I'm a salty sweater. Curious as to why the heat & humidity don't hit me.

[@BucketlistFitRunning]

Maybe you have adapted to it? Do you live in a warm climate?

[@kevinporter7752]

@@BucketlistFitRunning No. Syracuse, NY. Some hot days but usually only 3 months or so of summer type weather.

[@kingLuu816]

Is this a bad thing though?

[@jimclayton7375]

Good one

[@ekwayjen]

I fit 1 sign the white residue on skin and clothing so I’m still confused am I a salty sweater or not 😂.

[@soaprincee]

I am definitely a salty sweater. But i am not sure how much salt is too much to take because I heard way more about how too much salt is bad for you than how much salt is too little to a salty sweater... I really have to find a way to deal with this issue.

[@jasper2point0]

Great video Coach Elizabeth, that has made me understand a few of my problems, I got 4 out of 5 of those signs (Do I pass?) I'm still on the Precision hydration so I will keep an eye on it. Thanks again for keeping us informed with the nutrition.

[@MrEsPlace]

I sweat SO MUCH on my runs. I get back from my runs and it makes no difference between sunny or rainy run, I’m equally soaked.

[@ShaunMcDngh]

Another sign is cramps. I can get gets leg cramps. Straight water dilutes your blood. Causing hyponatremia, which can cause muscle cramps and even a heart attack.

[@lubomirpalecek1483]

Didi you mean micro grams or actually mili gram of sodium in the video?

[@gurdeeplalotra7542]

I got salt crystals on my t shirt when it dried after run.

[@moosestubbings1853]

I sweat a gallon or two of fluid during a two hour run it looks like I just got out of a swimming pool💧 I also sweat alot of salt lol! it actually crystalized on my backpack straps

[@666NB666]

5/5, perfect score :)

[@BucketlistFitRunning]

I don't care what anyone else says, I'm still proud of you!

[@ItachiGT]

In the recent years I have become one, what causes this "issue" or change? Back in the times at HS, I would sweat a lot but it was never really salty. Nowadays I lose way too much salt, when going mountain hiking, my face and my skin is covered in white points and flakes, it's like the Dead Sea. Kinda annoying that I need to use something else than water to replenish all the electrolytes, as normal food or energy bars don't come with those important electrolytes either. I felt dizzy, and had spasm in my muscles. And when mountain hiking that's kinda dangerous.

[@ellymendoza3004]

checked 4/5 :'(. I literally feel like dying during day workouts so I mostly train at night but I still sweat buckets and even embarrassing at times. I will try adding electrolytes hopefully it helps.

[@johanathanpillay7667]

HI THANK YOU SO MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR VIDEO. YES I DO SWEAT ALOT AND NOTICED SALT ROUGHNESS ON MY SKIN AND WHITE MARKS ON MY CLOTHING AFTER A LONG RUN. PLEASE HELP BEST WAY TO PREVENT SAME.

[@phamhuutri1996]

my sweat has white foam , am i a salty sweater ?

[@andrewwright.]

is this why cats are drawn to me...when I lick myself...yeah I know it sounds bad but I mean the arm to see just now....tastes strong of salt..when I sweat my t-shirt is covered in white dry....salt I guess. I have very little salt intake and also little water intake. gonna drink more water from now on

[@joeespinosa8397]

Definitely a salty sweater. My favorite electrolyte product is 'Heed' by Hammer Nutrition. I use Heed in my hydration pack ever time that I train and trail race. Sipping on it during training/racing helps to keep my body charged.

[@lewisnunn8072]

Appreciated the details on the other three main electrolytes. Could you please tell me more how calcium assists heart rate ? Also is there a more accurate way to know how much salt tablets to ingest? I don’t really trust my perception on how much is right.

[@edgarbleikur1929]

You'll feel nauseous and possibly dry retch and even get diarrhea if you take too much salt. Not a health issues as obviously the body knows how to get rid of it. The secret is to take your body to that point and slightly back off. You'll be surprised how much salt you need.

[@taylorsarenabyashtag2984]

I am not a salty sweater do i have to be worried about that?

[@edwardwickham6833]

There are laboratory sweat tests you can use to more precisely know sweat rates and sodium losses, aren't they? Are they worth the expense and do they provide any better advice as to how to replenish electrolytes than Coach Elizabeth's rules of thumb?

[@marcusjohansson6488]

Hi, so I’m pretty sure I’m a salty sweater. I have done two marathons now (last one Houston this past Sunday) and both of them have gone the same way. Great start and up to 32k(about 2h into the race) I’m doing fine. Then I get cramps and I have to walk to get it under control. I thought that mostly had to do with magnesium depletion but could it also be low sodium levels that causes that? I took 5 gels with electrolytes in them and 5-6 cups of Gatorade along with 5-6 cups of water. How much salt can the body store? Is a marathon far to only relay on in body stores? (I’m running just around 3h 10min) is salt tablets worth trying?

[@alaiaadam5767]

🌟✨🌟✨🌟 Pls help, I never used to have white stains of sweat.. this summer I am.. but I guess it’s Calcium since I took a high dose lately.

[@bonnierichardson7199]

Hi Coach Elizabeth. Have you done a video on hyponatremia? I know you mentioned it here, but are you able to create a video about it and long distance running - signs, symptoms and what if anything you can you do during a run to bounce out of it? I suffered with it, today, during my marathon and I would like to better understand it, if you have time.

[@TheRunExperience]

Hi Bonnie, I'll pass along the request! - Paige

[@charlesdaniel9648]

Hello there thanks for the information so I sweat salty only where I eat Bad that when I crave salty potato chips other ways I am fine I know it's bad but I'm only human 😃

[@jeanlee28]

I normally sweat a bucket while running, and have always wondered if I'd lose too much electrolyte through sweating. Omg.... Recently I feel dizzy when standing up from my chair. I've been taking Mg everyday for all those years, though. Should I do something more as a salty sweater?? Thank you so much for the precious info, coach Liz!!

[@lexa5051]

Is it weird to sweat heavily but still feel good doing all those exercises and multisports anyway?

[@kahristah]

after a good workout, a drop of my sweat literally tastes like the ocean and I can pick salt crystals off my skin. I thought everyone was like this

[@TheRunExperience]

I am like this - Coach Liz

[@charleneamey]

I uses SoS sachets (not to be confused with Science in Sport SIS) as they're one of the few that also contain potassium, rather than just sodium, and it's way more palatable then Lucozade sport/galactorade/poweraid isotonic. Great for a salty sweater. store.sosrehydrate.com

[@funkycoldmedina32]

I have sat crystals on my face after 13miles and when I wipe my face the salt is on my shirt so yeah I think I’m a salt lick

[@agathacummings1759]

yes I could pick the salt on my skin

[@RashadSims-bh3zz]

Hello I have a question I sweat a lot but I always use salt in my food literally

[@eshesh2743]

???

[@Foxy994Anime]

Then why indian sweat like chilly?

[@u82zar]

I just ran and thought I felt like I had sand all over. I just licked my arm and it’s salt.

[@jimduyck]

Our dogs' favorite treats have to be those leg licks after our runs. 😃

[@BucketlistFitRunning]

Hahah My dog (Kirby) does this too. Cute, .... kinda.

[@mitchellcorona8]

Gross

[@MrMisuma]

Damn. 5 out of 5 😳

[@beans9298]

I fit all 5 signs. I have come back from long runs with salt crystals on my arms and face. Now i make sure to drink something like gatorade when i run.

[@BucketlistFitRunning]

Smart choice, nobody likes bonk city.

[@TheRunExperience]

Bonk city is the worst!

[@browney1571]

my sweat just smell like salty

[@NightFlight1973]

Salt (sodium chloride) is normally measured mg, not mcg. I think everyone here should know this, but I can't stop myself from shouting at my screen. To be clear the difference between milligram and micro gram is a factor of 1,000. 1mcg is one millionth of a gram. 1 mg, is one thousandth of a gram. Besides coming across as uneducated, using these arbitrarily when prescribing anything ingested is a dangerous practice - full stop. For example, giving advice to consume Vitamin A accidentally in dosages of mg instead of mcg, could be lethal. I haven't watched the whole video before jumping into keyboard warrrior mode, so please take my comment with a grain of salt (about 60 micrograms - haha). So if a correction was made, apologies.

[@PenitentOne8]

I didnt even know sweat salt Krystals existed until right now lmao. I literally got this and was trippen out like what is this???? XD I've sweat a lot before but I've never had this. That was so random lmao. Well its my first time in the gym in a while so I guess that's why.

[@danellerbe1521]

Definitely salty sweater...

[@aurangzaib3442]

Thaaaaanx

[@onthevlog9352]

Didn't even know you could be a salty sweater, I always just thought some people sweat a little, and others sweat a lot..

[@sapphiresoul6655]

This is a taste of a liar, *Giorno Giovanna*

[@saulmoreno8152]

All I crave after a good exhausting session under 90-100F temperature is a good ice cold coca cola. That counts as craving salty food? 😀

[@NA-xp2cr]

I’m not sure if Coca Cola has salt in it.

[@RunThePlanet]

So we wont be getting a dog after watching this one. Good tips video though !

[@ashoksingha5954]

Iam also salty sweater.so tell me some home made solutions.iam not buy expensive products like white people.iam from 3rd world notion plz help me white people.

[@frankenclouds5740]

I could season a steak with the salt left on my ankles.

[@odyseusjarhead602]

I have noticed that all the TRE presenters are infected by tribbles.

[@elizabethlevey4796]

Loved this video!