[Slyfox]

My very first job was working at a KFC in 1972. I remember in the back of the store there was a display on the wall with salt tablets to be taken to counter heatstroke as working in the store in the summer with no air conditioning caused people to have heatstrokes.

[GMMC0987]

Used to have those salt tablet dispensers on board ships as well. But then again our lifeboat supplies included cigarettes back then.

[dainbramaged]

salt tablets to be taken to counter heatstroke
I worked in an aluminum smelter back in the 70's - on a summer day it would be 150 degrees plus on the line. I usually took 5 or 6 salt tablets when the shift started to avoid serious muscle cramps after work - it was a tough job.

[Veto!]

I actually manage my blood pressure by adhering to a no-added-salt diet. No fast food, no packaged food, maybe one can of something per week, I basically cook from scratch. Outrageously healthy. No meds. Doc is happy with me.

But, thanks, you bring up a very interesting point. I used to enjoy summer and thrive in hot weather, but this year it’s wiping me out. Could be I actually DO need to use salt when it’s hot out. Will try it for a few days.