High Output, High Risk: Why 1000 mg of Sodium Is Non-Negotiable for Performance Hydration

Every gram of sweat tells a story. What you lose isn’t just water. It’s sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, and calcium — the minerals that keep your muscles firing and your nerves communicating.

During intense training, sodium loss accelerates faster than any other electrolyte. It is the mineral that drives water into cells and maintains blood volume. Without it, the body cannot cool itself or move fluid efficiently.

When sodium drops too low, performance collapses. The early signs are muscle cramps, lightheadedness, and dizziness. Push further, and you risk serious dehydration, impaired coordination, and slowed reaction time.

Most electrolyte powders underdose sodium to appear “clean” or “healthy.” The result is predictable — early fatigue and recurring cramps.

Real performance requires precision, not minimalism.

The [src] Correction:
Perform delivers 1000 mg of sodium with a 2:1 sodium-to-potassium ratio. This mirrors the composition of sweat loss in high-output conditions. It allows the body to replace what is actually lost and sustain effort without compromising recovery.

The formula includes magnesium and chloride to stabilize contraction and maintain electrical signaling across muscles. Every mineral exists for a reason — no fillers, no sugar, no guesswork.

For long sessions, heat, or endurance work, 1000 mg of sodium is not excess. It is the baseline.

Performance is chemistry. When sodium drops, so does everything else.