By Katie Wingert, Swimming World College Intern.
Peeing in the pool is as natural for many of us as hitting streamline in a flip-turn or touching the wall with two hands in fly and breast. But according to recent studies, those harmless pee stops in between repeats could be negatively affecting your respiratory health for the long-term.
Caution: mini science lesson ahead. Take a deep breath (if you can).
According to a study from Purdue University, when the chlorine comes into contact with the uric acid in your urine, a byproduct of chlorine—chloramine—is created. There are three types of chloramines: monochloramine, dichloramine, and trichloramine. Monochloramines and dichloramines remain in the water. These chloramines cause the skin irritation and hair damage that is often identified as the stereotypical swimmer image. The effects of these chloramines can be combatted with products like SwimSpray, which neutralize the residual chlorine byproducts on your skin.
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