MINERALS & TRACE ELEMENTS - RŌNIN V4.1
Why 1,000mg of Sodium?
Provides ~200mg sodium per serving with naturally co-occurring trace minerals. Sodium is the primary extracellular electrolyte - essential for plasma volume maintenance, nerve conduction, and sweat replacement. Balanced with potassium chloride in this formula.
- CATEGORY
- Electrolytes
- DOSE
- 1,000mg
- FORM
- Natural halite - trace mineral complex
- EVIDENCE LEVEL
- Moderate - electrolyte science well-established
How Sodium works
Sodium is the dominant extracellular electrolyte at ~135-145 mEq/L in plasma. It drives the electrochemical gradient across cell membranes via the Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase pump, enabling nerve conduction and muscle contraction. Sodium is also the primary osmotic regulator of plasma volume - sweat losses of 500-1500mg sodium per hour during exercise must be replaced to maintain cardiovascular performance.
Himalayan pink salt provides sodium alongside naturally co-occurring trace minerals (iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium) in the crystal halite matrix. This formula balances sodium from Himalayan salt against potassium from potassium chloride, maintaining the 3:1 potassium-to-sodium intake ratio associated with optimal cardiovascular outcomes.
Key benefits
- Primary extracellular electrolyte - essential for nerve conduction
- Drives plasma volume and osmotic regulation
- ~200mg sodium per serving - relevant for exercise sweat replacement
- Co-occurring trace mineral matrix vs refined NaCl
- Balanced with potassium chloride for optimal K:Na ratio
The research
Peer-reviewed human trials supporting this ingredient at this dose.
- Fluid and electrolyte needs for training, competition, and recovery.PubMed →
- Sodium intake and post-exercise rehydration in man.PubMed →
- Personalized hydration strategy to improve fluid balance and intermittent exercise performance in the heat.PubMed →
IN THE FORMULA
Sodium
1,000mg
Himalayan pink salt
WHEN TO TAKE IT
Any time of day. Particularly relevant surrounding exercise - sodium is the primary electrolyte lost in sweat, typically 920mg/L. Provides ~200mg sodium per 500mg serving.