POSTURAL ORTHOSTATIC TACHYCARDIA SYNDROME (POTS)
What is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?
POTS is a ‘dysautonomia’ meaning an impairment of the autonomic nervous system that involuntarily controls many of the body functions that happen automatically without us having to think about it.
POTS can be diagnosed when there is an exaggerated increase in heart rate, when getting up from lying to standing. This is often accompanied with feeling breathless, dizzy and the feeling of the heart beating fast (known as palpitations).
STANDFAST is a sodium based isotonic drink that is specifically designed to improve symptoms of people with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and inappropriate sinus tachycardia.
When you increase your salt intake, it helps your body in several ways:
Increases Blood Volume: Adding more salt can raise the amount of fluid in your blood. Just a few days of drinking STANDFAST can add about 300ml of plasma, which is similar to the amount in a regular can of soft drink. People with POTS often have a low blood volume.
Improves Tolerance to Standing: Studies show that those with POTS can stand up better without feeling faint or dizzy after taking extra salt.
Reduces Heart Issues: People have also reported fewer palpitations and lower heart rates after using salt supplements.
Boosts Brain Function: Extra sodium helps improve blood flow to the brain, which can reduce symptoms like “brain fog,” dizziness, and visual disturbances.
Overall, STANDFAST provides enough sodium to help alleviate symptoms for those with POTS.