Nutrition
Altitude Respiratory Water Loss
Altitude respiratory water loss adds dehydration risk from dry air and faster breathing—steady fluids and sodium before appetite catches up.
Altitude respiratory water loss increases through faster breathing and low humidity at elevation—dehydration risk rises even before hard training starts. Arrive with steady daytime fluids; limit alcohol first nights.
Pair water with sodium and carbs when appetite drops. Monitor headache and urine band together.
Common questions
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How much extra water at altitude is enough?
There is no universal liter rule—spread intake through the day, watch urine band and headaches, and add sodium with meals until acclimated several days.
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