Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: mfnorman
Yup.

Your electrolytes get all out of whack and you can die.

It has happened in the military, which is why Drills now push an electrolyte replacement drink during training rather than water. (Not saying recruits don't get water, but this as well)
4 posted on 01/14/2007 6:08:53 AM PST by Gamecock (Ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda secundum verbum Dei)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]


To: Gamecock

It also causes swelling of the brain. This is usually what kills people. This happened a few years ago in a fraternity hazing after a pledge chugged a gallon of water or something.


45 posted on 01/14/2007 7:21:52 AM PST by Ghost of Philip Marlowe (Liberals are blind. They are the dupes of Leftists who know exactly what they're doing.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson