After my last few hikes, I noticed that I was retaining a significant amount of water in my body for days after the end of the hikes. After my last hike, the retention was pronounced and my RN wife was starting to get concerned. Well, it took five days, but the water is making a rapid exit. Good thing I sit close to the men's room at work.
I did some searching on the subject and the water gain may be attributed to increases in muscle glycogen. Researches found that for every 1 ounce of glycogen stored, three ounces of water are stored. And as the glycogen is consumed, the water can let go. Makes sense to me.
Anyone else experience this phenomenon?
I did some searching on the subject and the water gain may be attributed to increases in muscle glycogen. Researches found that for every 1 ounce of glycogen stored, three ounces of water are stored. And as the glycogen is consumed, the water can let go. Makes sense to me.
Anyone else experience this phenomenon?
Trudgin' along the AT since 2003. Completed Sections: Springer Mountain to Clingmans Dome and Max Patch NC to Gorham NH
"The days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations...those are pretty good days." Ray Wylie Hubbard
"The days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations...those are pretty good days." Ray Wylie Hubbard