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Is all sweat equal?

esmerelda — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 03:18:23 GMT

Wondering...is the sweat from just being hot...humidity, weather temperature...the same as sweat from hard work? And while we're at it, is it different that sweat from hot flashes or embarrassment?

Hmmm....

What do you think?

Re: Is all sweat equal?

rms1954 — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 03:22:48 GMT

I never really thought about that. I just figure sweat is sweat. Didn't think the sweat glands could tell the difference as to what is making them do their job.

Re: Is all sweat equal?

Brisky — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 03:43:54 GMT

When I sweat here in the desert doing yard work, all I can say is. It's SHOWER time.

Re: Is all sweat equal?

Brisky — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 03:46:33 GMT

Yes, I think it's equal.

Re: Is all sweat equal?

butterfly123 — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 04:38:20 GMT

Your body has two main types of sweat glands, and they produce two very different types of sweat. Both types are odorless, but the type of sweat produced in your armpits and groin smells bad when it combines with bacteria found normally on your skin.

Mayo Clinic

Re: Is all sweat equal?

Katcat1 — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 05:01:08 GMT

@esmerelda Sweat is sweat no matter how you get it!

Re: Is all sweat equal?

AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:58:17 GMT

I guess it's all the same? I would think though if you are asking about sweating regarding whether it comes from exercising or just temperature or hot flashes, and the expenditure of calories, then I would think, of course, that deriving it from exercise would be the great expenditure.

Re: Is all sweat equal?

SilleeMee — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:42:08 GMT

No, all sweat is not equal. The body produces two kinds. Apocrine, usually located where there is hair (follicles), contains higher amounts of protein and for that reason it has an odor which can get strong because bacteria on the skin breaks it down which causes bo. The other kind of sweat, eccrine, comes from all over the body and it's main function is to cool.

eta - I happen to know about these things because I have a skin disease which has taken away many of my sweat glands and it can be dangerous for me...not being able to sweat comes with some serious health concerns.

Re: Is all sweat equal?

sidsmom — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:51:50 GMT

If asking using the losing weight angle,

excess weight is breathed out as carbon dioxide,

not heat or sweat.

Re: Is all sweat equal?

cowboy sam — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:26:49 GMT

@SilleeMee

I am hypothryoid and i can't always sweat when i should.

Re: Is all sweat equal?

dex — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 17:51:19 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
If asking using the losing weight angle,
excess weight is breathed out as carbon dioxide,
not heat or sweat.

You mean when I breathe out I am getting rid of fat?...I will have to spend more time and concentration on that outward breath.

Re: Is all sweat equal?

hckynut — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 19:23:44 GMT

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@esmerelda

Beats me! I know that sweat, and it's evaporation, is the human body's method of cooling. If you're talking energy burned(calories)? I do know that the sweat created by exercising has a long acting effect of using more of the energy(calories) burned than sitting in a hot room doing nothing but sitting.

Hundreds, if not more, studies have been done to prove this as factual. Heck, I've lost as much as 10 lbs. refereeing 2-3 hockey games. But, we both know that most of that weight lost was fluid. However! The carryover of energy burning keeps that bodily engine burning more fuel for many hours after.

Not sure you wanted to read about all this, but hey, that's me.

=^..^=

hckynut

Re: Is all sweat equal?

sidsmom — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 21:22:21 GMT

@dex wrote:
@sidsmom wrote:
If asking using the losing weight angle,
excess weight is breathed out as carbon dioxide,
not heat or sweat.
You mean when I breathe out I am getting rid of fat?...I will have to spend more time and concentration on that outward breath.

@dex

It’s a pinch more scientific than that but fatty chains need to be

broken down, then they will be exhaled via carbon dioxide.

And it doesn’t take a lot of movement to begin that breaking down

process. Here’s a good article to explain:

Re: Is all sweat equal?

dex — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 21:27:22 GMT

@sidsmom @That is extremely interesting.I just quickly read it but I need to reread to digest it...thanks.Now my next question would be what if I am around too many heavy breathers exhaling their fat molecules?...will I gain their lost weight.LOL

Re: Is all sweat equal?

esmerelda — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 22:05:33 GMT

I enjoyed all replies. Thanks.

Re: Is all sweat equal?

dex — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 22:59:28 GMT

@esmerelda What did you surmise..esp.about what sidsmom posted?

Re: Is all sweat equal?

esmerelda — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 14:53:01 GMT

@dex Truthfully I skimmed her most recent post.

I posted out of curiosity. Sweating for weight loss never crossed my mind.