....and I thought you were on a diet of Gummy Bears.
Good Job! I feel bad for you having to give up so many good things... so I drank an extra beer in your honor tonight! It was a tasty German Paulander Double Bock, 7.9%
That's a good article. Funny how the diver refuses to just do what comes naturally to solve his discomfort... Pee in his suit.Ron wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:54 am
What you have mentioned and already tacitly understand is known as immersion diuresis. More here:
https://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medi ... to_Urinate
- That's it! That's the technical explanation I've been looking for. Thanks for posting!Ron wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2018 3:54 pmShe's absolutely correct too.
https://www.livestrong.com/article/3091 ... ain-water/
"When you consume carbohydrates, your body converts them to glycogen, which is then stored in the muscles for energy. For every gram of glycogen stored, you gain approximately 2.7 grams of water. This water retention occurs because your kidneys hold on to sodium in response to carbohydrate consumption. Your body reacts to the higher sodium levels by storing more water to keep the sodium-blood concentration at a healthy level."
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