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Preventing Hyponatremia by maintaining proper electrolyte levels, and by Avoiding Over-Hydration or Under-Hydration.

As we sweat, we not only dehydrate, we lose essential blood mineral levels as well. Therefore, if a marathon runner were to overdrink during the course of his marathon run, he is likely to further dilute the electrolyte in his body, and make himself increasingly susceptible to a dangerous condition called Hyponatremia. Read on for information on how to prevent Hyponatremia.