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Two crew members in illuminated orange spacesuits stand in a simulated rocky Mars environment. Each suit bears a visible “MARS 500” patch.
April 18, 2017

Vanderbilt-led study shows high-salt diet decreases thirst, increases hunger

Salted peanuts make you thirsty so you drink more: that’s bartender wisdom. While that may be true in the short-term, within 24 hours increasing salt consumption actually makes you less thirsty because your body starts to conserve and produce water.