I'm not really sure how much sodium. I haven't a clue about conversion from mg to teaspoons and any sort of math makes my head hurt. 😜 But I can tell you I usually have 1 bottle of propel (200 something mg) and approx 2 cups of chicken broth, to which I even add about a tbsp of salt. As far as the water, I've alway been a big water drinker, even when I was eating terribly. I can't say I'm terribly thirsty often, but maybe because I never have a chance to be, as I pretty much always have water with me. I definitely don't force myself to drink it. From the little I've read, I assumed that at my weight, the amount I drink wouldn't be excessive. Although, I do go to the bathroom ridiculously often and not to be indelicate, but my urine is always nearly clear by the end of the day. I'd hate to think I need to cut back on water but what you're saying does make sense. Thank you!