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Inadequate fluid replacement during prolonged cycling in the heat impairs time trial performance independent of serum sodium concentrations.

Updated Oct 17, 2026

Human researchEuropean journal of applied physiology2026Read the source on PubMed

From the authors’ conclusion

“Fluid replacement resulting in BML > 2% impairs thermoregulation and cycling performance in the heat, compared to maintaining BML < 2%, despite no differences…”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
Record
PubMed 42068372
Publication types
research-article
Indexed subjects
Dehydration · Sodium · Fluid Therapy · Water-Electrolyte Balance · Sweating
Source record checked
2026-10-18

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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